The Rosalie Projects: A Taxi for KigaliThe goal was simple but essential: through the purchase of 2 motorcycles, to help two fathers support their families by working as moto-taxi drivers.
7 hours ago- Pilgrims of Prophetic Hope: Rekindling the Vincentian Mission for TodayThis week marks one year since the most recent Vincentian Family Convocation in Rome. The Vincentian Family Office invites you to “Keep the Fire Burning and to walk as a Pilgrim of Hope” in this final reflection of a three-part series written by Father Me
12 hours ago - Vincentian Dictionary: LuxuryLuxury reflects and reinforces global inequality, often built on the suffering of the poor while glorifying excess. A call emerges for justice, simplicity, and solidarity over indulgence, grounded in faith, ethics, and the Vincentian tradition.
22 hours ago - A Vincentian Minute: Vincentians Living the Seasons 20Father Rooney extends the Sunday Scriptures for Vincentians. This week: Will people clearly find the Vincentian charism in us, in our organizations?
1 day ago - St. Vincent de Paul and the Humanization of PrisonsIn the 17th century, French prisons and galleys were places of extreme misery and cruelty. Vincent de Paul, appointed chaplain of the navy, devoted himself to humanizing these conditions, involving Louise de Marillac, the Ladies, and the Daughters of Char
1 day ago - A Seed of Hope and Dignity in Liberia’s SlumsOn September 14, 2025, the Toby family home was inaugurated in Liberia, as part of the “13 Houses” project. After years of living in a precarious hut, the family regains their dignity with a home and support to start a small business. Amid urban poverty a
2 days ago - Learning from the Earth and Its People in PeruThe Integral Ecology Initiative (IEI) of the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth addresses climate, environmental, and social crises by empowering marginalized communities. During a visit to Piura, Peru, the IEI team met local partners working on reforestat
2 days ago - The Paradox of Holy Contentment • A Reflection with Elizabeth Ann SetonSt. Elizabeth Ann Seton’s call to “hope for nothing, desire nothing, expect nothing” reflects a deep spiritual detachment that leads to true contentment—not through resignation, but through total trust in Divine Providence. Far from apathy, this Vincentia
2 days ago - Help Turn Fear Into Hope This WinterEvery four minutes, a young person in the United Kingdom faces homelessness.
3 days ago - Growing Justice: An Integral Approach to Food SustainabilityNearly one in eight US Americans faces food insecurity. The University of Saint Mary responds through a greenhouse restoration that grew into a food justice initiative inspired by Laudato Si’. Professors Walker and McIntyre lead students in hands-on learn
3 days ago - Feast of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal (Video)Short video "Mary is the Bridge" celebrating the Feast of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal, coming up on November 27.
3 days ago - Apostolic Exhortation “Dilexit te”: Reflection on Chapter VChapter five of Dilexi te by Pope Leon XIV, presents love for the poor as the heart of the Gospel and a permanent challenge for the Church. Inspired by the Good Samaritan, the text calls for an incarnate, prophetic, and boundless charity, faithful to the
4 days ago - Examples That Inspire Admiration: Mr. Getúlio’s “Stubbornness”At 83, Getúlio do Espírito Santo Torres, from Imperatriz (Maranhão), keeps the flame of the SSVP alive. Despite illness and the weakening of the Conferences, he has never lost hope or the joy of serving. A true example of faith, perseverance, and Vincenti
4 days ago - Youth Voices Shine on Saint Vincent’s Day at Convent StationOn Saint Vincent’s Day, I had the wonderful opportunity to be welcomed by Sr. Mary Ann Tracey, SC, and the community of the Sisters of Charity of St. Elizabeth in Convent Station, New Jersey.
4 days ago - VII Ibero-American Meeting of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in Panama, Under the Theme “Bringing Hope”From October 30 to November 2, Panama City opened its arms to the speakers and National Presidents of the SSVP from South America, Central America and the Caribbean, joined by delegations from the USA, Canada, Spain, and Portugal.
5 days ago - Fernand Portal, C.M.: A Pioneer of Today's Ecumenical DialogueFather Portal devoted his life to the dream of Church unity, seeing the Church as the ever-growing Mystical Body of Christ, open to all believers. He believed true unity required faith, prayer, charity, and humility—echoing the spirit of St. Vincent de Pa
5 days ago - The Sisters of Charity of Saints Bartolomea Capitanio and Vincenza Gerosa: A Legacy of Charity, Humility, and Apostolic ZealThe Sisters of Charity of Saints Bartolomea Capitanio and Vincenza Gerosa, founded in 1832 in Lovere, Italy, embody Christ’s redeeming love through education, healthcare, and service to the poor. Rooted in Vincentian spirituality, they continue their glob
5 days ago - Waiting, Waiting (Ex 17: 8-13: Lk 18:1-8)If asked the question, “Have you ever been disappointed in God?” I suspect there might be one or two hands raised — or maybe even all of our hands!
5 days ago - Contemplation: One in LoveLove for God has two forms: affective love (warm feelings, contemplation) and effective love (action and service). St. Vincent teaches that true love is proven by work done for others, especially the poor. As Aquinas said, to love is to will the good of a
6 days ago - Reward after Tough Times of CrisisLoving us to the end, Jesus makes known what to be steadfast to the end means to win the reward of salvation. Jesus tells his disciples that, since they suffer for his sake, their reward is great in heaven. And in today’s gospel, he says to them that th
6 days ago - Livestream Announcement: 10th Anniversary of the Vincentian Family OfficeAs we approach November 22, the international Vincentian Family is preparing to celebrate a special milestone: the 10th Anniversary of the Vincentian Family Office. The events will be livestreamed on YouTube.
7 days ago - Places of Elizabeth Ann Seton 8 - The Battery (8 State Street), New YorkAfter Elizabeth's father’s death, the young couple moved into a house at 8 State Street (1801-1803). Today, a Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Bayley Seton is located there, at the southern tip of Manhattan.
7 days ago - The Rosalie Projects: BreathlessThe "Breathless" project was implemented in Aracati, a city in the state of Ceará, Brazil, by the Daughters of Charity of the Province of Fortaleza. Led by Sr Patrícia da Silva Gomes, its objective was clear: to create a care facility entirely dedicated t
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On November 13 We Celebrate the Feast of Saint Agostina Livia PietrantoniSaint Agostina Pietrantoni devoted her life to serving the sick and ultimately became a martyr of charity. Her example of selfless service, sacrifice, and love led to her canonization by Pope John Paul II in 1999, becoming the patron saint of nurses.
1 week ago- Vincentian Dictionary: Law (Part 3 and Last)Catholic social teaching presents law as a moral instrument rooted in the dignity of the human person, calling for legal systems that defend life, promote justice, and serve the common good. The Vincentian tradition emphasize that true law must be guided
1 week ago - A Vincentian Minute: Vincentians Living the Seasons 19Father Rooney extends the Sunday Scriptures for Vincentians. This week: while we focus on the poor, let's also make peace with our fellow Vincentians.
1 week ago - On November 13 We Celebrate the Feast Day of Blessed Maria Carola CecchinBlessed Maria Carola Cecchin was a nun of the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph Benedict Cottolengo. Her life was characterized by a deep dedication to charity and missionary service, especially among the poor and sick of Kenya.
1 week ago - From Fine Dining to Finding Emergency Accommodation for Young People in CrisisNightstop coordinator, Lily Froidevaux, will ‘fight like hell’ to get young people the support they deserve. Lily didn’t start in social care. She came from the world of fine dining—managing top restaurants in Paris and selling high-end wines to elite cli
1 week ago - St. John’s Volunteers Build Home and Hope in BelizeVolunteers from St. John’s parish and school traveled to Belize City this October to construct the Manning and Marilyn McKay House for a local family in need. Guided by faith and inspired by the McKays’ legacy of service, the team joined Hand in Hand Mini
1 week ago - Charity, the Most Beautiful Title • A Reflection with OzanamAm I convinced that the first and most important thing is charity, and without it nothing else makes sense?
1 week ago - Compassion Without Borders (part 5 and Last)The Vincentian Family carries forward a charism of organized charity, showing that collaboration magnifies impact. Across schools, parishes, hospitals, and advocacy, branches unite to offer food, education, legal aid, and spiritual care. Rooted in a spiri
1 week ago - Confronting Racial Inequalities in Housing and HomelessnessThis Black History Month, Graeme Browne, Floating Support Service Manager of DePual UK, reflects on the intersectionality of race and homelessness, and what drives his commitment to supporting young people facing housing insecurity.
1 week ago - November 13: Feast Day of St. Agostina Pietrantoni"Let us work now; one day we will rest." - St. Agostina Pietrantoni
1 week ago - Apostolic Exhortation “Dilexit te”: Reflection on Chapter IVChapter IV of “Dilexi te” traces the history of the Social Doctrine of the Church, from Rerum novarum to the present day, showing that the poor are active subjects of faith and thought. It affirms that the Church is only faithful to Christ when it shares
2 weeks ago - “Drawing New Maps of Hope”: An Apostolic Letter for a World in Search of MeaningOn Tuesday October 28, 2025, Pope Leo XIV published the Apostolic Letter “Drawing New Maps of Hope”, addressed to the Church and to all humanity, inviting us to reconsider education as one of the privileged places where the future of our world is being fo
2 weeks ago - In Tanzania, a Home Becomes a Tangible Sign of HopeIn Mpepai, Ruvuma region of Tanzania, the 13 Houses for the Jubilee project is about to complete a home for a vulnerable family of ten. They will move from a fragile mud shelter to a safe, sustainable house. The active involvement of the parents and child
2 weeks ago - The Life of Count of Aljezur and its Impact on the SSVP in Brazil and PortugalThe Count of Aljezur was an outstanding Vincentian layman who devoted his life to the service of Christian charity and the expansion of the Vincentian charism. A man of deep faith and commitment, his legacy lives on as an example of dedication to others a
2 weeks ago - International Contest for Young Vincentian Storytellers: Still Time to ParticipateThe Vincentian Family Office reminds young people of its International Storytelling Contest — a creative opportunity to show how Vincentian saints are still alive today. The deadline for video submissions has been extended to November 14, 2025. There’s st
2 weeks ago - The History of the Women’s Society of Saint Vincent de Paul of ArgentinaFounded in Córdoba in 1864, the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul of Argentina grew as an independent, women-led Catholic group committed to serving the poor outside the international SSVP. Rooted in Vincentian spirituality, it blends personal charity with
2 weeks ago - On November 6, We Celebrate the Memory of the 20th Century Spanish MartyrsOn November 6, the Catholic Church in Spain remembers the martyrs who gave their lives during the religious persecution of the 20th century, among them dozens of members of the Vincentian Family.
2 weeks ago - A Vincentian View: The Wisdom of GodCan a day go by when we are not driven to wonder, “Why did God let this happen?”
2 weeks ago - The Prophetic Dimension of the Vincentian Charism • Part 8 • Vincent and Louise - A Lived and Living VisionSt. Vincent and St. Louise lived an integral evangelization approach well before the phrase became part of the body of doctrine known as the social doctrine of the Church.
2 weeks ago - Contemplation: The First and Final PrincipleThe Vincentian vocation reveals an irony: by serving others, we grow in holiness ourselves. Frédéric Ozanam taught that charity unites love of God, neighbor, and self—not as selfishness, but as gratitude for God’s gift of life. True love of neighbor flows
2 weeks ago - Union of All God’s Sons and DaughtersThe body of Jesus is the temple that human hands did not build. It is the cause and the sign of the union of all God’s sons and daughters. Today’s gospel says that the temple that Jesus speaks of is his body. And this is a hint that he puts an end to d
2 weeks ago - Places of Elizabeth Ann Seton 7 - Staten Island, New YorkThe Bayley summer estate on Staten Island provided more than escape from city life— it became a spiritual retreat where Elizabeth found solace in prayer and nature, especially during times of loss.
2 weeks ago - Sister Mary's testimony during the Opening Vigil of the Jubilee of Consecrated LifeThe provincial superior of the Sisters of Charity of Saint Jeanne Antide Thouret of the East – Lebanon, Syria, Egypt, Sudan, South Sudan and Ethiopia, all countries involved in armed conflicts and in a situation of deep social crisis – shared her moving a
2 weeks ago - Exhibitions at the Generalate of the Brothers CMM in Tilburg, the NetherlandsFrom 14–16 November 2025, the Generalate of the Brothers CMM in Tilburg will host three exhibitions. Proceeds support their missions abroad.
2 weeks ago - Vincentian Dictionary: Law (Part 2)Biblical and Catholic traditions see law as a divine gift rooted in covenant and love, fulfilled in Christ through justice, mercy, and inner transformation. Catholic thought deepens this by grounding law in reason, human dignity, and eternal truth, aiming
2 weeks ago - A Vincentian Minute: Vincentians Living the Seasons 18Father Rooney extends the Sunday Scriptures for Vincentians. This week: humbly acknowledging our weakness/spiritual poverty while allowing God to use us as true servants of the poor.
2 weeks ago - New Book by Fr. Robert P. Maloney, C.M., Explores the Friendships That Shaped St. Vincent de PaulThe newly released book Hoops of Steel: Vincent De Paul’s Closest Friendships by Fr. Robert P. Maloney, C.M., is now available in English on Amazon.
2 weeks ago - Love in Action: The Vincentian Family Brings Hope to the Streets of Juiz de ForaThe Vincentian Family in Juiz de Fora, Brazil, is rising to the call of the World Day of the Poor by organizing its second “ação de caridade” (charitable action) in the service of those experiencing homelessness. In this initiative, the Vincentian Family
2 weeks ago - Frederic Ozanam: Hope in the Future...But Working! • A Reflection with OzanamI believe in the progress of Christian times. I do not fear the falls and the gaps which may interrupt it: the chilly nights which follow the hot days do not prevent the summer from following its course and ripening its fruits. [.] When the barbarians lev
2 weeks ago - Compassion Without Borders (part 4)At every border, societies stand at a crossroads: exclusion that deepens division or hospitality that fosters flourishing. Humane policies, global compacts, and personal encounters turn fear into trust. Shared meals, language classes, and dialogue reveal
2 weeks ago - Restoring Hope, Saving Lives: The Impact of the DREAM Center in MasangaSince 2007, the Daughters of Charity have been serving at the Masanga DREAM campus in Tanzania, providing life-saving care to individuals living with HIV.
2 weeks ago - On November 6 We Remember the Vincentian Martyrs of the Spanish Civil WarEvery November 6, the Church commemorates the saints martyred in the anti-clerical violence that took place during the Spanish Civil War (1936-39). A number of them were from the Vincentian Family.
2 weeks ago - Contemplation: Go Gently, Pray MuchVincentians are called to act for the poor with patience and discernment, remembering that God works in His own time. Urgency must be balanced by prayer, unity, and consensus, seeking not quick results but God’s will. True success and holiness come from s
2 weeks ago - Apostolic Exhortation “Dilexit te”: Reflection on Chapter IIIChapter III of “Dilexi te” describes the Church as a servant of the poor, inheriting a history of compassion that heals, liberates, and educates. From the earliest Christians to the present day, charity is revealed as a sign of the Kingdom: touching the s
3 weeks ago - Keep the Fire Burning to Be Pilgrims of Hope: Reflection #2This month we reflect on the origins and growth of the Vincentian Family. Since 1995, when Fr. Maloney invited the four historical branches to meet annually, a new chapter began. Today, 180 branches serve in 167 countries, united by the charism of St. Vin
3 weeks ago - Pilgrims of HopeIt is difficult as we close this first quarter of the 21st century and the Jubilee year of Hope, to stay focused on the great hope of our faith and the belief so beautifully expressed in Dilexi Te (Pope Leo XIV, 2025) that God loves us and by serving peop
3 weeks ago - A Shared Commitment to the Earth and One AnotherIn 2022, the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth (SCL) launched the Integral Ecology Initiative (IEI) to unite ministries in Kansas and Peru in caring for creation and vulnerable communities. With goals of carbon neutrality by 2030 and ensuring access to ba
3 weeks ago - Barbe Angiboust, a Quiet Daughter of CharitySister Barbe Angiboust, a seventeenth-century French peasant woman, devoted her life as a Daughter of Charity to serving the poor, the sick, and the marginalized with steadiness, humility, and self-giving. Her work in hospitals, schools, and prisons made
3 weeks ago - In Service and Spirit: The Journey of the Sisters of St. Martha of AntigonishFounded in 1900, the Sisters of St. Martha of Antigonish grew from a domestic service congregation into a vital force in health care, education, and social outreach. Rooted in the spirit of St. Martha, their legacy is one of quiet service and faithful ded
3 weeks ago - Sounding Through (Lk 10:17-24)I remember preaching a Sunday homily and having a number of people come up to me after to say how much they liked it. I recall going back to my Community house and at dinner letting everyone know how well my sermon was received and the applause it got.
3 weeks ago - The Prophetic Dimension of the Vincentian Charism • Part 7 • "Human Promotion" and "Integral Development”A hand up literally means helping someone stand up on their own. It does not mean carrying them if they can walk.
3 weeks ago - Pass from Dark Death to Luminous LifeJesus gives us his body to eat and his blood to drink. To be nourished by him is to pass from death to life, from the dark to the light. Sooner or later, we will pass from the land of the living to the place of the dead. We will take, yes, the path of n
3 weeks ago - Places of Elizabeth Ann Seton 6 - Craigdon, New York CityIn addition to his residence in the city, Elizabeth's husband William Seton acquired, in 1784, a property which at that time was a country place several miles from the heart of New York. He called it Craigdon.
3 weeks ago - Pilgrimage of the Relics of Saint Vincent de Paul in Rio Inspires Charity and Service to the PoorIn September 2025, the Archdiocese of Rio de Janeiro hosted the pilgrimage of Saint Vincent de Paul’s relics. With celebrations in churches and communities, the event marked 400 years of the Congregation of the Mission and renewed the Vincentian charism o
3 weeks ago - When More Is LessAs requests for aid increase, Vincentians face the challenge of expanding services without losing their spiritual essence. True charity, rooted in love, humility, and personal encounter, risks becoming transactional when efficiency outweighs compassion. G
3 weeks ago - Mass with the Relics of Saint Vincent de Paul at Christ the RedeemerThe relics of Saint Vincent de Paul visited the Archdiocese of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from September 22 to 28, 2025, as part of a national pilgrimage marking the 400th anniversary of the Congregation of the Mission. The celebration culminated with a Mass
3 weeks ago - Vincentian Dictionary: Law (Part 1)Law is both a system of rules enforced by institutions and a moral framework rooted in justice, dignity, and the common good, shaping and reflecting the values of society. To be legitimate, law must align with ethical principles, empower the marginalized,
3 weeks ago - A Vincentian Minute: Vincentians Living the Seasons 17Father Rooney extends the Sunday Scriptures for Vincentians. This week: preparing ourselves spiritually to be in contact with the poor.
3 weeks ago - My Missionary Vocation: God’s Call That Transformed My LifeTestimony of Father Fernando Sánchez, Vincentian missionary priest, sharing his vocation journey, God’s love that shaped his life, and his service in the Congregation of the Mission of Saint Vincent de Paul.
3 weeks ago - Why We’re Proud to Support RefugeesDepaul UK supports young refugees with compassion and dignity, reflecting St Vincent de Paul’s values. Advisors Molly and Alex warn that the 28-day Home Office eviction period drives many into homelessness, stressing that prevention—not crisis response—is
3 weeks ago - The Pope’s New Apostolic Exhortation, the Poor, and the VincentiansThe Apostolic Exhortation Dilexi te (“I Have Loved You”) by Pope Leo XIV is inspired by the spiritual legacy of Pope Francis and calls the Church to rediscover love for the poor. The text reminds us that caring for those in need is God’s own way of loving
3 weeks ago - A Truly Christian Life • A Reflection with OzanamIt is easier to use an uplifting language, to fulfill certain positive precepts and to reject certain pleasures, than to be deeply filled with the evangelical spirit, to keep it in the depths of the soul to ennoble it, purify it and improve it; in the end
3 weeks ago - Compassion Without Borders (part 3)History tells us what happens when doors stay shut and what hope looks like when they open. From the tragedies of the past to moments of courageous welcome, lessons remain clear: compassion must be sustained, not fleeting. Guided by Catholic Social Teachi
3 weeks ago - The Spirit of Charity Alive in Colorado: Associate Days 2025Don Stubbings recently traveled to Colorado for the 2025 Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth Associate Days gathering. His account captures not only the beauty of the journey but also the spirit of connection, prayer, and service that shaped the days in Den
3 weeks ago - Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton and the Blessed Virgin MaryAs a dedicated mother, the leader of a new religious community, and a teacher of children and young people, Elizabeth related to Mary’s motherhood... Mary was the role model for the Sisters of Charity.
3 weeks ago - Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the Vincentian Family OfficeThe international Vincentian Family prepares to celebrate a very special milestone: the 10th anniversary of the Vincentian Family Office.
4 weeks ago - On October 24 We Celebrate the Feast of St. Luigi GuanellaThe spirituality of Louis Guanella can be understood as a unique confluence of the spirituality of the "saints of charity" such as St. Francis of Assisi, St. Vincent de Paul, St. Joseph Cottolengo, and St. John Bosco, with the spirituality of the "saints
4 weeks ago - Henriette Gesseaume, a Daughter of Charity in Light and ShadowHenrietta Gesseaume, an intelligent and impulsive peasant, was one of the most active and devoted Daughters of Charity, serving the poor with generosity despite her temperament. Her life was shaped by a profound vocation, culminating in her heroic offerin
4 weeks ago - Depaul UK: Tackling Youth Homelessness with Dignity, Compassion, and InnovationDepaul UK reminds us that youth homelessness is not inevitable. With the right help, compassion, and opportunity, every young person can build a future of dignity and hope.
4 weeks ago - A Vincentian View: The Power of PerseveranceJesus lived in a patriarchal society. A woman depended upon a man to protect her rights—a father, a husband, a son. A widow could be in a particularly vulnerable position.
4 weeks ago - The Prophetic Dimension of the Vincentian Charism • Part 6 • Solidarity As A MindsetThe word solidarity is not found in any of Vincent’s writing. This word was not used until the nineteenth century. In Vincent's writing we do find, however, expressions of compassion toward those sisters and brothers who suffer.
4 weeks ago - Contemplation: Fully and CreativelySt. Vincent taught that love is “inventive even to infinity,” seen supremely in the Eucharist, where Christ ensures His abiding presence. In Communion, we unite with Jesus, the Church, and all the faithful—living and departed—sharing the joy of the Commun
4 weeks ago - Godly Unbelievers, Ungodly BelieversJesus makes known true worship that takes hold of our whole being and admits of no guile at all. We learn from him to be truly godly. Luke tells us from the start that the story of the Pharisee and the publican finds fault with the self-righteous. Thes
4 weeks ago - Places of Elizabeth Ann Seton 5 - Trinity Church, New York CityAs a devout Episcopalian, Elizabeth regularly attended Trinity Church at the head of Wall Street (75 Broadway).
4 weeks ago - Building Hope in PhiladelphiaVolunteers with the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth are in Philadelphia this week, joining St. James School to repair homes and strengthen the neighborhood.
4 weeks ago - Open-Eyed Contemplation: Reclaiming a Spirituality That TransformsThe Vincentian Family offers us the second article in a three-part series written by Father Memo Campuzano, C.M. following the Convocation of the Vincentian Family in Rome. Father Memo challenges all of us, both individually and communally, to allow the
4 weeks ago - Vincentian Dictionary: Digital ExclusionWe live in a digitized world where access to education, healthcare, jobs, and civic life increasingly depends on digital connectivity. Yet many, especially the poor, face barriers to full participation—a reality known as "digital exclusion" that poses ser
4 weeks ago - A Vincentian Minute: Vincentians Living the Seasons 16Father Rooney extends the Sunday Scriptures for Vincentians. This week: Giving thanks instead of expecting thanks for what we do.
4 weeks ago - A Place to Rest EasyVicki and her husband sought a safe, supportive home where their daughter Tana could live independently. After trying several options, they found the right balance at Nazareth Villages, an affordable housing community in Kentucky for seniors and people wi
4 weeks ago - Being Attentive to New Forms of Poverty: A Call to Creative and Transformative CharityToday’s “new poverties”—emotional, cultural, and spiritual—call for a creative and intelligent charity inspired by St. Vincent de Paul and Frédéric Ozanam. It urges action through faith, empathy, and social commitment, following Matthew 25 and Pope Franci
4 weeks ago - 400 Years of Mission: The Living Legacy of Saint Vincent de PaulIn 2025, the 400th anniversary of the Congregation of the Mission, founded by Saint Vincent de Paul, is being celebrated. His pastoral experience and the support of figures such as the Gondi family marked the beginning of this work. Pope Francis invites u
1 month ago - Charity Knows No Limits • A Reflection with OzanamOzanam says, This [social] order rests on two virtues, justice and charity, Love and charity: are they the same? How do we try to promote justice?
1 month ago - Apostolic Exhortation “Dilexit te”: Reflection on Chapter IIThe second chapter, “God chooses the Poor,” reveals the theological core of the exhortation: God freely and lovingly chooses the poor—not out of ideology but through love made flesh in Christ, who “became poor.” Leo XIV shows that this choice has biblical
1 month ago - Compassion Without Borders (part 2)When migrants and refugees are welcomed as neighbors, they strengthen economies, renew cultures, and enrich community life. Yet indifference and fear tempt societies to look away or close doors. The antidote is encounter: meeting faces, hearing stories, a
1 month ago - On the Eucharist in the Vincentian TraditionBased on a portion of the article "Love is Creative Even to Infinity: On the Eucharist in the Vincentian Tradition," by Fr. Robert Maloney, CM, that appeared in the publication Vincentiana.
1 month ago - 50th Anniversary of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Foundress of the Sisters of Charity and first Saint Born in the United StatesThe Vincentian Family celebrated the 50th anniversary of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton’s canonization at her Basilica with a Mass presided over by Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, CM, and various commemorative events. Exhibits, reenactments, testimonies, and gatherings in E
1 month ago - A Call to Mission: SSVP-Brazil Holds a National Meeting on Evangelization in Existential PeripheriesFor three days, Solar da Harmonia welcomed Vincentians from all over Brazil for formative and spiritual experiences. The symposium reinforced that the mission stems from welcoming people and listening to the poor, encouraging concrete actions to revitaliz
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