Elizabeth Astridge
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Even Pope Francis Has To Deal With Complainers
I have noticed recently that my 4-year-old is starting to master the art of complaining in a particular type of whine format. “No mama, I wanted to do that” or “I don’t want to do thaaaat” or “I want to stay heeeeere” are some of the most frequent complaints. I find...
London: Golfing Legend Visits Depaul’s New Homeless Center
Gary Player, 18-time Major winner and the only international player to win the career Grand Slam, and David Mortlock, Head of Investment Banking at Berenberg, visited Depaul's new youth homelessness centre to witness first-hand how the funds raised by the annual...
Out of Season
At the start of the Easter season this year I was inspired by a reading that emphasized celebrating the 50 days of Easter. Yet as the season has unfolded there has been much more dying and death in my life than resurrection. I find it nearly impossible to continue to...
Papal Almsgiver Gives Up His Vatican Apartment for Refugee Family
How far are we willing to go on behalf of the poor, refugees or homeless? Diane Montagna from Aleita.org shares the story of a Polish archbishop, tasked by the pope with caring for the poor, who made way for a Syrian couple expecting a baby: VATICAN CITY — The Papal...
Depaul USA – Jericho Way Expanding to Help Homeless
Depaul USA works to offer homeless and disadvantage people opportunities to fulfill their potential and move towards an independent and positive future. Read about Jericho Way in Little Rock, Arkansas and their plans to expand to help the homeless. Jericho Way has...
Ladies of Charity on EWTN Live: Wednesday, August 2
Mary Ann Dantuono, past President, and Suzanne Johnson, current President of the Ladies of Charity USA have been invited to appear on EWTN to talk about the Ladies of Charity. They will be on EWTN Live, hosted by Fr. Mitch Pacwa, Wednesday, August 2 at 8:00 pm Eastern...
Interfaith Collaboration to End Homelessness
Collaboration…it’s something our Vincentian Family is familiar with and puts into practice as often as possible. Collaboration amongst different faiths AND city/county officials to end homelessness? Now that is something you don’t hear about very often! Paul Starkey,...
Thank You from the Daughters of Charity in Ecuador
Below please find a letter (and a short video in Spanish) sent June 25, from the Daughters of Charity in Ecuador to thank the many donors who contributed to the relief aide after the earthquake in April 2016. The funds helped construction of ten homes with anti...
The Pope Video: Those Distant from the Christian Faith
Those Distant from the Christian Faith, which is part of "The Pope Video" series promoted by the Vatican, was released Tuesday, July 4. We all know someone close to us who has grown distant from the faith. Let us help them to live the joy of Jesus and pray with the...
U.S. St. Vincent de Paul Society Videos
Enjoy a few videos that were recently posted to our YouTube channel: First a video celebrating the 400th Anniversary of the Vincentian Charism by the Society of St. Vincent de Paul National Council of the United States (SVDP USA). Music: "The Door is Open" : Hymn for...