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Vincentians and the International Day of Human Fraternity
On February 4th, the members of the Conferences of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SSVP), the branches of the Vincentian Family, the worldwide Church and all people celebrated the INTERNATIONAL DAY OF HUMAN FRATERNITY.
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Batsirai Cyclone in Madagascar
Once again, Madagascar has been hit by a natural disaster that has received little media coverage. This time, the Batsirai Cyclone traced a path of devastation from the south-eastern coast across the southern highlands to the coast of Mozambique, devastating mainly...
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A Poverty of Empathy
For years now I have fully appreciated the thought behind celebrating Black History Month. At least that was until I saw…
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Vincentian Heritage Current Issue: Volume 36, Issue 1 (2021)
The DePaul University Vincentian Studies Institute offers Vincentian Heritage (Volume 36, Number 1).
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MISEVI Poland Association
The MISEVI Poland Association has been officially working since 2017.
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The Pope Video • For Religious Sisters and Consecrated Women
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: For Religious Sisters and Consecrated Women.
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A Canadian View: A Culture of Encounter
While we pride ourselves as Vincentians, on our efforts of charity and justice, how often do we really hear what those we serve are telling us?
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The AIC ‘Claire and Jean Delva Prize 2021’: Preventing and Combating Violence Against Women
The Claire and Jean Delva Prize is intended to support the initiatives of local volunteers that are intended to prevent and/or combat violence against women.
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Systemic Change Practitioner Call
New for 2022, please join us as we kick off our First Thursdays Practitioner Call Series.
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Introducing ‘Seton & Culture’ – A New Essay Series
A new essay series on great Catholic cultural figures from the perspective of Elizabeth Seton’s spirituality.