Elizabeth Astridge
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Voting Catholic – An Informative Video by Busted Halo
With elections in the United States approaching, do you know who you are going to vote for? It is hard to go near news outlets without being flooded with election coverage - but it is important as Vincentian Catholics to filter out what we need to know about each...
Vincentian Heritage: Answering the Call to Mission
The Biannual Journal is Free and Ready For Download! The DePaul University Vincentian Studies Institute is pleased to announce the publication of our newest peer-reviewed e-book edition of Vincentian Heritage (Volume 33, Number 2). This edition is themed Answering the...
Laundry Trucks: Providing Homeless with Clean Clothing
It seems like all types of mobile service trucks are popping up these days - starting long ago with the beloved ice cream truck and more recently food trucks, fashion trucks and now...laundry trucks? It's not your typical mobile service truck, but it serves a much...
Depaul Ukraine Prepares for the Feast of St. Vincent de Paul
Since last week, Depaul Ukraine has been preparing for the celebration of the anniversary of St. Vincent de Paul. According to their Facebook page, there have been many different activities going on to prepare for and celebrate the feast of St. Vincent de Paul: On...
Vincentian Bicentennial Memorial Dedication
Will you be in the Chicago area this Tuesday? Join DePaul University on the Feast of St. Vincent de Paul for a Vincentian Bicentennial Memorial Dedication. An ice cream social will take place on the Arts & Letters Plaza at 5:00 pm on Tuesday, September 27. It will...
Oil Painting and Prison Ministry #BeMercy
From the Catholic News Agency:Â In an effort to promote Pope Francis' desire that Catholics engage in concrete works of mercy during his special jubilee Holy Year, the Vatican is encouraging people to talk about their experience doing works of mercy on social media...
Celebrating 200 Years of Vincentians in the U.S.: Vincentian Heritage Week
Niagara University, the first Vincentian university established in the United States, will celebrate the 200th anniversary of the arrival of the Vincentians in America during Vincentian Heritage Week, which takes place September 23-30, 2016. Also known as Founder’s...
National Friends of the Poor Walk: Sept. 24
Help support your local Society of St. Vincent de Paul Conference and Council by participating in the National Friends of the Poor ® Walk/Run on Saturday, September 24. To find the Friends of the Poor Walk or Run in your area, click here. The Friends of the Poor®...
New International President and Council of SSVP
On the feast day of Blessed Frederic Ozanam and under the gaze of Saint Vincent de Paul, the installation ceremony of the XVI International President and International Council of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul took place at the Chapel of St. Vincent de Paul in...
Niagara University Launches New Mission Website
"NU Embodies the vision of St. Vincent de Paul in our Scholarship, Teaching & Service." On August 22, Niagara University launched a new mission website highlighting their central purpose and values. It also includes a section with news and events which show their...