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Program of the Second Convocation of the Vincentian Family 2024 #famvin2024
The Second Convocation of the Vincentian Family, to be held November 14-17, 2024 in Rome, is an important event that will bring together members of this vast family from more than 160 branches worldwide.
“Letter of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton” to the Vincentian Family, on the Occasion of the Second Convocation in Rome, November 14-17 #famvin2024
Can you imagine what St. Elizabeth Ann Seton would say to us if she wrote a letter to the members of the Vincentian Family today? This article is just a literary exercise, but perhaps it could be something like this.
Sudan – A War in the Disregard of the World
Dramatic testimony of the Sisters of Charity forced to hastily leave the Comboni School in Izba, a vast working-class area on the outskirts of Khartoum North, Sudan, on the edge of the industrial zone, for more than a year now ravaged by a war that no one cares about.
On October 7, we Celebrate the Feast of Blessed Giuseppe Toniolo, a Member of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Giuseppe Toniolo was an economist, sociologist, and devout Catholic who played a crucial role in shaping the Church’s Social Doctrine, leaving a profound mark on Catholic social movements in Italy and Europe during the second half of the 19th century and the early 20th century.
There is no “You” without “Me,” nor “I” without “You” • A Weekly Reflection with Ozanam
The "I" is truly importunate and hateful, that selfish solitude does not suit the needs of my character; I need the moral accompaniment of the family, the feeling of the "We." You are good and charitable in allowing it, and I will take you for your word. From now on...
October 7: Blessed Giuseppe Toniolo (SSVP)
October 7 is the feast day of Blessed Giuseppe Toniolo, member of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul.
See Beyond the Facts On the Ground
Many of us wear glasses. Others may need glasses to read. But that’s not the seeing I am asking about. I am asking how many of us see beyond the facts in front of us.
A Canadian View: A Fresh Approach To Social Justice
The term social justice can mean different to different people. It can also leave us confused on exactly what it is or is not.
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Features
Special: Conflict in Ukraine
“We are not just Partners, but real Friends” – meet Anka Skoryk, Depaul Ukraine’s Interim CEO
Meet Anka Skoryk, Depaul Ukraine’s Interim CEO
Ukraine: Walking Alongside Those in Need
Depaul Ukraine’s children’s center in Odesa provides crucial psychological support and shelter to displaced children and adults, helping them cope with trauma and rebuild their lives amidst the ongoing war.
The Mission of the Vincentian Family in Ukraine: Hope and Resilience in a Time of War
In Ukraine, we are living through the third year of war. During the first year, people experienced a desire to help, and the confidence that the conflict would soon end. However, as time has passed, the situation has changed: now a terrifying insecurity creeps into our daily lives, constantly accompanying us.
Ukraine Two Years on: There is so Much More we Could do for those Experiencing Homelessness
The war in Ukraine and other conflicts around the world is one of the most pressing global drivers of homelessness.
The birth of Jesus continues to change the world!
Christmas – what do Ukrainians today associate with this holiday? When does the preparation begin and how long does it last?
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