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Austrian Vincentian awarded 1 million Euros for homeless

The Essl Social Prize is awarded to elected persons, which have already achieved outstanding social improvements, and is connected to the implementation of social innovation. In this context, every year efficient, path-breaking projects – which are in need to be supported – are promoted with a donation of one million Euro and implemented as a [...]

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A motorcycle, a leap of faith, $200K for Depaul International/Depaul USA!

A leap of Faith II – A ride for Depaul Internationa and Depaul USA – The dream of Loralee West (and all you other would be trekkers!) This trip all started innocently over cocktails and dinner two years ago.  I was intrigued by the trip that Father Vitaliy had made from Ukraine to Poland by [...]

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Superior General writes on Collaboration

“As you know, each year we propose a theme for reflection and study as a Family, related to the celebrations of our Holy Founder.  … This year, in line with the mystique of our Family, I invite you to broaden our Vincentian Collaboration.  To this end, I propose as a theme: Collaboration and Evangelization, and as a slogan: “Let [...]

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Vincent “I need you” – Vincentian Family Collaboration

UNION AND COLLABORATION IN SAINT VINCENT: INSIGHTS FOR TODAY  by: Fr. Eli Chaves dos Santos, CM (Rome) March, 2012 “During the 2011 International Assembly of the AIC, I heard an idea in a discussion that has helped me very much.  I also believe that this idea can help all of us understand the experience of collaboration that was [...]

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Quality bible images For Free!

The people at DigitalEvangelismDay write of  new Bible resource that is unique in its scope, offering totally free photographs and drawings to illustrate Bible stories. “I personally cringe at some graphic depictions of scriptural scenes, which can be old-fashioned, religious and even creepy. Those from FreeBibleimages are not!” See the following samples at http://www.freebibleimages.org/photos/ They continue [...]

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Systemic Change resources on VinFormation

The VinFormation segment of the famvin project offer this partial list of  Vincentian resources for Systemic Change Systemic Change Projects (North America) Vincentian Family History With Systemic Change Method of Transforming Projects Into Systemic Change Systemic Change Approach MDGs, Catholic Social Teaching & Strategies Collaboration Among Branches of the Vincentian Family Zafen – Microfinance for Haiti [...]

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SVDP USA President announces Vincentian Guide to Diversity

Sheila Gilbert, National President, writes, “Today I received a copy of the Society’s new “VincentianGuide to Diversity/Multicultural Issues.” The Guide will be officially released at the Mid-Year Meeting. Every day we work closely with peoples of other cultures, races, religions and ages. These relationships have the potential to enrich us,give us new perspectives on the world, [...]

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“All things Vincentian” dePaul University

Welcome to All Things Vincentian, a research portal bringing together digital Vincentian source material, journal articles, image collections, archives, exhibits and online conversation. FOUNDERS & FIGURES - View collected works by and about the leading figures of Vincentian heritage. St. Vincent de Paul St. Louise de Marillac St. Elizabeth Ann Bayley Seton VINCENTIAN ORGANIZATIONS Histories and documents of [...]

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Ascension through Pentecost – mini-retreat with St. Louise

VinFormation offers a Resources for Ascension through Pentecost In 1623, Louise de Marillac (Mademoiselle LeGras) was in a state of inner turmoil. She deeply desired to serve God and her neighbor more fully, but could not see clearly where God was leading her. As she prayed during Mass on Pentecost, she received a great grace [...]

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