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.
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The Daughters of Charity respond to homelessness affecting children in the streets of Kitale (Kenya)
Each year, on 10th October, World Homeless Day is marked to educate people across the world about homelessness issues, and to reflect on how homelessness can affect people of all countries, paths of life and ages, especially children.
SSVP and Depaul are together, in close collaboration, in an effective humanitarian action in Ukraine
The response the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SSVP) in Ukraine can make to these problems is limited.
Centenary Celebration of CM’s Presence in India and the Feast of St. Vincent de Paul at Janampet, Eluru
The feast of St. Vincent de Paul, the Founder of the Congregation of the Mission (Vincentian Priests and Brothers) was solemnly celebrated on September 27th, (5.30 pm, at the Vincentian College, Janampet, Eluru).
Vincent de Paul: Saint of Charity, Saint of Justice
Fr. Alvaro Quevedo Patarroyo, C.M. gives us food for thought in his article "Saint Vincent, Priest of Charity at the Service of the Poor: Caring for Spiritual and Temporal Needs" (Vincentiana: Vol. 44 : No. 3, Article 6.) [slideshare...
If Cathedrals Could Speak… Would We Listen?
The TV coverage of the Queen’s funeral allowed us to see the inside of Westminster Abbey from many angles. The Abbey is rich in history and could tell many stories.
The Pope Video • For the Abolition of the Death Penalty
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: For the Abolition of the Death Penalty.
International Formation Center in Paris (CIF): Activities for the Year 2023
I am sending you information about the programs that the International Formation Center (CIF) will sponsor during 2023 for the Vincentian Family.
A Vincentian View: Kindred Spirits
Whom would Vincent consider as close to his heart in thinking and serving?
Are You a Genius? You Might Be Surprised!
Who are the great geniuses of history? There are certainly many who shaped the daily lives of people of their time … and well beyond.
Special: Conflict in the Ukraine
SSVP and Depaul are together, in close collaboration, in an effective humanitarian action in Ukraine
The response the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SSVP) in Ukraine can make to these problems is limited.
Six Months of Ukraine War Brings Exhaustion, Trauma and Fear
6 months on from the invasion of Ukraine on Wednesday 24th August, aid agency Depaul Ukraine is calling for urgent funds as thousands face exhaustion, trauma and fear at the bitter winter which lies just a few short weeks away.
The Superioress General Sister Françoise Petit, D.C. visited Ukraine
On August 26-28, 2022, Superioress General of the Daughters of Charity Sister Françoise Petit visited most of the communities of the Daughters of Charity in Ukraine. She was accompanied on the trip by, among others, Sister Hanna Cybyla, General Councilor for the...
Meet Nadia, who receives Depaul food baskets, and volunteer Mikhaila
The Depaul Ukraine team hold regular food distributions where people can collect food baskets or meals from local volunteers.
War in Ukraine: Five Months of a Horror that Affects us All
On February 20, 2002, more than five months ago, the world watched in horror as Russia invaded the territory of Ukraine. Every day since then, we have witnessed countless acts of terror in an invasion that has been almost unanimously rejected by the international community.
Statement of the Chair and President of the Depaul Group
John Darley, Chair of Trustees, and Mark McGreevy, President of the Depaul Assembly, reflect on the Depaul Group’s achievements over the past year and a half.
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We are all against threats and attacks on religious freedom
It is unacceptable to live with restrictions on our religious freedom The entire international community is very concerned about the recent events in Nicaragua, especially the persecution of bishops and priests, and the closing down of Catholic parishes and Christian...
Editorial: The Death of Thousands of Migrants is a Disgrace and a Shame for all Humanity
Among the tide of terrible news that floods the various means of communication at the moment, two stories share the same characteristics and gravity: migrants from different parts of the globe who lost their lives on their journey of seeking a better existence, fleeing hunger and violence.
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