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The Heart of a Vincentian 11 #famvin2024
“The Heart of a Vincentian – Coming Soon November 2024” by Mark Choonara, Chief Executive Officer, Daughters of Charity Services.
Practical Tips for Attending the Second Vincentian Family Convocation in Rome #famvin2024
This November, Rome welcomes attendees of the Second Vincentian Family Convocation for a meaningful event dedicated to fellowship and the mission of service. Participants will join sessions focused on synodality, strengthening community ties and social justice, with a notable celebration with Pope Francis.
Empowering through Skill-building and Education – Mbandaka, Congo
Local Daughters of Charity in Mbandaka, Congo ensure prisoners receive nutrition, medications, toiletries, and spiritual care. The Sisters also provide ongoing education opportunities in languages (Lingala & French), math and religion.
Let’s Go to the Front Lines! • A Weekly Reflection with Ozanam
In those times we found ourselves invaded by a avalanche of heterodox doctrines and philosophies that were confronting us all around, and we felt the need to strengthen our faith in the midst of the assaults made upon it by the various false systems of knowledge. Some...
St. Agostina Pietrantoni: Seeing God in the Suffering Faces of the Sick
Learn about the life of St. Agostina Pietrantoni, Sister of Charity of St. Jeanne Antida Thouret and patron saint of nurses, whose feast day is November 13.
November 11, 1858: Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth (video)
In this video, found on the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth YouTube channel, Mother Xavier Ross, portrayed by Sister Maureen Hall, tells her life story.
Who is My Neighbor After Election Day?
Jesus’ core teaching was “Thou shalt love the Lord your God… and love your neighbor as yourself.”
A Canadian View: The Dignity of the Human Person
I was recently reviewing the Ten principles of Catholic Social Teachings article by Fr. Robert P Maloney, CM as I researched information about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
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Special: Conflict in Ukraine
New Research Shows that Ukrainians Fleeing the Frontline are Ending up on the Streets
Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine has led to a sharp rise in homelessness in the country, with almost a quarter of those sleeping rough becoming homeless as a direct consequence of being displaced during the conflict.
“We are not just Partners, but real Friends” – meet Anka Skoryk, Depaul Ukraine’s Interim CEO
Meet Anka Skoryk, Depaul Ukraine’s Interim CEO
Ukraine: Walking Alongside Those in Need
Depaul Ukraine’s children’s center in Odesa provides crucial psychological support and shelter to displaced children and adults, helping them cope with trauma and rebuild their lives amidst the ongoing war.
The Mission of the Vincentian Family in Ukraine: Hope and Resilience in a Time of War
In Ukraine, we are living through the third year of war. During the first year, people experienced a desire to help, and the confidence that the conflict would soon end. However, as time has passed, the situation has changed: now a terrifying insecurity creeps into our daily lives, constantly accompanying us.
Ukraine Two Years on: There is so Much More we Could do for those Experiencing Homelessness
The war in Ukraine and other conflicts around the world is one of the most pressing global drivers of homelessness.
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