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National Black Sisters’ Conference on the Murder of Tyre Nichols
The Sisters of Charity of Nazareth support the statement made by the National Black Sisters’ Conference (NBSC) on the death of Tyre Nichols.
A Vincentian View: Out of your Mind
Has anyone ever accused you of being “out of your mind?”
Where Would You Begin?
Today I ask you to imagine where you might expect Jesus would begin his mission and who would he choose?
Her Doing Heart: Key Relationships in Elizabeth Seton’s Life (Part 5)
Sr. Margaret John Kelly, DC, who died this past Nov. 24 in Emmitsburg, wrote the following excellent article on Mother Seton. In this series we present her article in six parts. (Part 5)
Delight the Earth and Enlighten the World
Jesus is the great light that shines on those who walk in the dark. He is the delight of those who live in the land of gloom. As God’s wisdom, Jesus rejoices in the earth and finds his delight in humans (see Prov 8, 31). And, of course, for him to be with us also...
Vincentian Prayer Images: Contemporary Art 14
Share your thoughts on a weekly image of St. Vincent de Paul as portrayed by a contemporary artist.
“Exploring Boundaries – Secular Ecumenism”: Impression of the Anniversary Symposium of Vincent de Paul Center Nederland
Last September we celebrated the 10th anniversary of Vincent de Paul Center Nederland with a symposium, titled ‘Exploring Boundaries – Secular Ecumenism’. Almost one hundred people came together in Radboud University Nijmegen to experience this symposium.
Interview with Sister Françoise Petit, Superior General of the Daughters of Charity
The Superior General of the Daughters of Charity, Sister Françoise Petit agreed to an interview by the Italian Media Center Donne Chiesa Mondo.
Popular Mission of the Vincentian Family in Brazil (2023)
More than 40 Missionaries, members of the worldwide Vincentian Family, participated in the mission in Piracema (Minas Gerais, Brazil)
Special: Conflict in the Ukraine
New Year’s Message From Depaul’s CEO Matthew Carter
My first visit to Ukraine will stay with me forever. In times of crisis, it is always incredible to witness how communities and individuals come together to play such a pivotal part in helping those around them.
Ukraine: a Mission of Peace and Charity
On 7 and 8 December, on neutral ground (Hungary), the Council General International received a delegation of four Ukrainian SSVP ladies. As the airspace is blocked because of the war, there are no flights in the Ukraine, so the delegation travelled by train and car to meet us.
The Nun Rebuilding Homes and Hope in Ukraine
For many Ukrainians, their only thought now is how to survive the winter cold, which sometimes lasts until even April, with temperatures going as low as -25° C.
Spread a Little Christmas Joy in Ukraine
As we look forward to gathering with family and friends in the comfort, warmth, and safety of our own homes this Christmas, our thoughts naturally turn to those less fortunate.
Ukraine 9 months on: “Amongst the atrocities, we see such compassion”
Nine long months have passed since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine and still the conflict shows no sign of abating.
Many Ukrainians are Tired and Traumatised, but All are Bravely Getting on with their Lives
Just 48 hours before the horrendous missile attacks which rocked Ukraine on October 10th, I lit a candle and prayed for the people of Ukraine in Kyiv’s iconic gold domed church of St Michael.
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National Black Sisters’ Conference on the Murder of Tyre Nichols
The Sisters of Charity of Nazareth support the statement made by the National Black Sisters’ Conference (NBSC) on the death of Tyre Nichols.
Editorial: We Should Not Whitewash the Lack of Human Rights
In 2010, Quatar – a country known for its violation of the most basic human rights (freedom of press, freedom of assembly, rights of women, rights of LGBTQ individuals) – was selected to host the World Cup in 2022, in a selection that was surrounded by suspicion of bribes and corruption.
