![International Meeting of 1300 Young Vincentians in Felgueiras, Portugal](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2023/08/jmv-world-youth-day-featured-1080x630.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
International Meeting of 1300 Young Vincentians in Felgueiras, Portugal
From July 29 to August 1, one thousand three hundred young Vincentians from 55 countries met in Felgueiras for the International Meeting of Young Vincentians.
![Treasured Friendships in the Life of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2023/08/seton-and-friends-featured-1080x630.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Treasured Friendships in the Life of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
Elizabeth’s friendships energized her and helped to make her the person she was.
![When Did Christians Become Soldiers?](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2023/08/Im-listening-FI-1080x630.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
When Did Christians Become Soldiers?
I must admit. During most of my 80-plus years I took it for granted that Christians served in the military. I was awed by the supreme sacrifice made. I still am!
![There’s No Place I’d Rather Be](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2023/07/Milton-Ryan-1-1080x630.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
There’s No Place I’d Rather Be
Fr. Milton Ryan, C.M., has served as Pastor at Holy Trinity Parish in Dallas since 2018 and notes with almost a sense of wonder that his faith journey and his path to the priesthood started in that very place more than 40 years ago.
![Society of St. Vincent de Paul Gathers for National Assembly in St. Louis](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2014/07/featured-image-generic-svdp1-1080x628.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Society of St. Vincent de Paul Gathers for National Assembly in St. Louis
The National Council of the United States, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, will host its annual National Assembly, September 6 – 9, 2023 at the Hyatt Regency at the Arch in St. Louis, MO.