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The Vincentian Family is a movement made up of more than 160 institutions and some 4,000,000 people who follow Jesus Christ, serving the poor, as did St. Vincent de Paul, St. Louise de Marillac and many other believers who, over the last four centuries, have enriched the Vincentian charism.
Special: Conflict in the Ukraine
Ukraine: Where’s the United Nations?
Why didn’t the United Nations prevent the war in Ukraine? Isn’t it supposed to keep the peace?
‘Behind the Aid is All of You’: Interview with Father Vitaliy
Last week I had the pleasure of meeting with Father Vitaliy Novak, the Chair of Depaul Ukraine. Father Vitaliy has been leading our humanitarian response in Ukraine
With a twofold mission, the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul in Bilbao (Spain) coordinates a new humanitarian convoy to Ukraine
A little more than a month ago we informed you about an initiative to assist the people in Ukraine, an initiative led by the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul in Bilbao (Spain): a that time a humanitarian convoy consisting of six vans transported food and other...
Ukraine’s Gig Economy Workers are now Delivering Food for Depaul International
Depaul International has enlisted the help of former takeaway cyclists to deliver food to villages outside Ukraine’s big cities to help people in need.
Collaboration to Respond to the Crisis in Ukraine
Here is a little example of how the Vincentian Family has worked together in a collaborative way to respond to the crisis in Ukraine.
“War has no weekends”: Interview with Zuzana, Humanitarian Coordinator, Depaul Slovakia
As soon Ukraine was invaded, Depaul Slovakia started transporting humanitarian aid across the Slovakian border into Ukraine, the first organisation to do so.
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Saints Vincent and Louise, Daughters of Charity Care For the Mentally Ill
A presentation about the early work of our founders in caring for the mentally ill in 17th century France.
Mother Teresa’s “call within a call”
People, myself included, assumed that “call within a call” means a vocation within her vocation to religious life.
Ukraine: Where’s the United Nations?
Why didn’t the United Nations prevent the war in Ukraine? Isn’t it supposed to keep the peace?
Launch of the book “Spiritual Accompaniment and Marginalization in the Vincentian Tradition” on Zoom
The Irish Spirituality Institute for Research and Education (SpIRE) invites you to the launch of Spiritual Accompaniment and Marginalization in the Vincentian Tradition.
Hearing The Voice (John 10:1-10)
Years ago, walking along a crowded beach, I came upon a group of people gathered around a crying, screaming child.
Do You Do the Dishes?
Calls for social change are quickly politicized …therefore quickly colored red or blue, rarely purple. I wonder how St. Vincent would be colored?
‘Behind the Aid is All of You’: Interview with Father Vitaliy
Last week I had the pleasure of meeting with Father Vitaliy Novak, the Chair of Depaul Ukraine. Father Vitaliy has been leading our humanitarian response in Ukraine
Upset, Dismay, Annoy, Distress
Jesus is the peace between natives and foreigners, whites and blacks, men and women. One, then, need not be upset by the other. Jesus says good-bye at length to his disciples. For he wants them to keep their faith in him; he does not want trials to upset them. No,...
Vincentian Prayer Images: One of the Great Saints of History XXXIII
One of the reasons for Saint Vincent de Paul to be considered a key figure in the history of the holiness of the Church is his style of living his vocation. Each week we will present an example.
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Masters in Vincentian Studies: new Edition in English and Spanish
In September 2022 a second course will begin (2022-2023, 20223-2024). On this occassion, the courses will be offered in English and Spanish.
The Vincentian Family Prays for Peace and Joins in the Consecration of Russia and Ukraine to the Heart of Mary
On Friday, March 25, during the celebration of Reconciliation that he will preside over at 5:00 p.m. in St. Peter’s Basilica, Pope Francis will consecrate Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
Vincentian Family Prayer For Peace in Ukraine
United with Pope Francis and with men and women of good will throughout the world, we, as a Vincentian Family, lift our minds and hearts in prayer for peace in Ukraine.
