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Why We Cannot Wait For Immigration Reform
Below are excerpts and link to the full text from a talk on the current immigration dilemma by Los Angeles Archbishop Jose Gomez. It was given at a Napa Institute conference in Washington, D.C. on March 8. Questions for thought/discussion are included as well. My...
“400 Years of Vincentian Charism” Book Published in Romania #famvin400
Contributed by Marilena Bartic: The Sapientia Publishing House in Iași, Romania, recently published a book entitled "1617-2017. 400 years of the Vincentian Charism," written by Ana Dobos. The book was issued by "Christianity Today" and it has 102 pages. The book...
SVDP Interview on Hope and Mercy TV Program
The Society was recently highlighted by TelecareTV in the Rockville Centre Diocese in New York for their show "Hope and Mercy: The Key to Transformation Show with Fr. Frank." The episode focused on helping families get by through economic hardships. This show features...
The Pope Video: Christians in Africa
Christians in Africa, which is part of "The Pope Video" series promoted by the Vatican, was released Thursday, May 4. That Christians in Africa, in imitation of the Merciful Jesus, may give prophetic witness to reconciliation, justice, and peace. Africa is a continent...
Brothers of Charity in Belgium Push Back on Euthanasia Directive
From the Catholic News Agency: Following a decision by the board of several Belgian Catholic psychiatric hospitals to start performing euthanasia, the religious brothers who operate the hospitals said the policy change is unacceptable and cannot be implemented. “We...
Resources for the 2017 World Day of Prayer for Vocations
Sunday, May 7, is the World Day of Prayer for Vocations. From the USCCB: The purpose of the World Day of Prayer for Vocations is to publically fulfill the Lord's instruction to, "Pray the Lord of the harvest to send laborers into his harvest" (Mt 9:38; Lk 10:2). As a...
Vatican Praise for Scottish Charity Work
Ian Dunn from the Scottish Catholic Observer writes: Margo Uprichard runs The Space in Govanhill, a Daughters of Charity program that works with the Roma Community in Glasgow. Earlier this month she addressed a special conference at the Vatican about her work. The...
St. John’s Prep Junior Ladies of Charity Sponsor Tree Care
St. John's Prep Junior Ladies of Charity sponsored a two-day Tree Care Project. Fifty-five St.John's Prep students joined alumna Nancy Perez '86 and the NYC Parks Department in caring for trees in their Astoria community. After attending a talk and slide...
Mount Students Bring Spirit of Service to Ethiopia #IAmVincent
Riverdale, N.Y. –This summer, Owen Smith ’18 and Damarcus Williams ’18 will bring their passion for service to Ethiopia, fighting poverty by fostering lasting, systemic change. Mr. Smith said he was drawn to Vincentian Lay Missionaries (VLM) because of its strong...