Elizabeth Astridge
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“Stop Talking and Start Doing”
Many of you know Blessed Frédéric Ozanam was the founder of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, but perhaps there is someone within your circle of family or friends who doesn't know about this important Vincentian Saint. Below is an article from Aletia, "What happened...
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Day of Prayer for Peace in Our Communities (Sept. 9)
"A violent clash of opulence and poverty is shaking the ground under our feet. Our duty as Christians is to throw ourselves between these two camps in order to accomplish by love what justice alone cannot do."- Bl. Frédéric Ozanam Living in a time of crisis and...
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Depaul USA Impact – A Short Film
"So, I gave it a shot, took some weeks, but finally I arrived at Depaul House. And I thrived in that atmosphere because that's all I wanted to do. I wanted an opportunity to show myself that I could. I did pretty good. This system works with you and meeting you right...
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Keep Our Elections in Prayer
The Sisters of Charity Federation members committed themselves to joining in prayer and fasting for wisdom and discernment as the U.S. moves toward the national elections. They call everyone to join in prayer and fasting especially on the 2nd Tuesday of every month in...
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Happy 20th Birthday to the Center for Spirituality at Work!
Tuesday, August 16 marked the 20th Birthday of the Incorporation of the Center for Spirituality at Work! Twenty years fulfilling their mission to "unite diverse people for spiritual transformation and social justice." Twenty years providing programs to develop...
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Pray for Sisters Found Dead in Mississippi
News released from the Sisters of Charity Federation today, August 25, 2016: Charity family, We regretfully inform you that earlier today, Sister Paula Merrill with the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, and Sister Margaret Held with the School Sisters of St. Francis,...
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Values-Centered Leadership Certificate
DePaul University is offering 10-week online certificate programs in leadership development, sponsored by Vincent on Leadership: The Hay Project. "The values and practices of Vincent de Paul ground our approach to leadership development. We know you will be as amazed...
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2016 International Vincentian Youth Videoconference
Here's your chance to meet and get to know Young Vincentians throughout the world! Join other St. Vincent de Paul Youth around the world for this year's International Vincentian Youth Videoconference. Mark your calendars for Friday, September 2 at 3:30 pm Eastern...
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Last Responders: Vincentian Disaster Relief
Extreme weather conditions are all over the news this summer, most recently the flooding in Louisiana. West Virginia is still trying to recover from extensive flooding that killed 23 people and damaged/destroyed over 1200 homes in June. Members of the Vincentian...
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Vincentian Youth Gathering In Krakow
The education center “Good News 200” in Piekary, Krakow became the place for the Vincentian Youth Gathering which began on July 23. This gathering involved all the young men and women who are members of the Vincentian Family and who traveled to Poland in order to...