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Vincentian Family National Council: Ireland
Dublin, Ireland, was chosen by Pope Francis to host the World Meeting of Families (WMOF) from August 21-26, 2018, guided by the theme “The Gospel of the Family: Joy for the World.” In choosing The Gospel of the Family: Joy for the World, as the theme for the ninth...![“I was hungry and you fed me…”](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2018/11/svdp-thanksgiving-featured-1080x630.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
“I was hungry and you fed me…”
In the United States, Thanksgiving is the biggest day of the year for many of the dining rooms run by Vincentians.
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Pope Francis’ Annual Day of the Poor and the Heart of St. Vincent
There must be a big smile in St. Vincent’s heart! When Pope Francis pours out his heart about the meaning of the annual World Day of the Poor his words resonate with themes close to the heart of Vincent.
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