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![A Canadian View: The Preferential Option for the Poor, Part One](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2018/02/a-canadian-view-jim-paddon-featured.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
A Canadian View: The Preferential Option for the Poor, Part One
In recent years there has been considerable discussion and at times some confusion over the topics of The preferential option for the poor, systemic change and our Vincentian charism.
![Real Experience with Homelessness 2020](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2020/02/homelessness-series-featured-2.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Real Experience with Homelessness 2020
Real Experience with Homelessness: – Top 10 Posts of 2020 – Invisible People
![Our Lady of Perpetual Help Ladies of Charity Hosts Community Harvest Dinner](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2021/01/loc-olph-adw-harvest-dinner-featured.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Ladies of Charity Hosts Community Harvest Dinner
Ladies of Charity in Washington DC served approximately 2,500 dinners to the community.
![Living Into Collaboration – A Vincentian Laudato Si’ Point of View, Part 1](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2020/09/laudato-si-featured-pope1.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Living Into Collaboration – A Vincentian Laudato Si’ Point of View, Part 1
My reflections come from many years of working in collaboration but as I write this it is with two non-Vincentian groups, with whom we Sisters of Charity of New York currently collaborate that are uppermost in my mind. Part 1
![New Podcast on Elizabeth Ann Seton: “Friends and Followers”](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2020/12/seton-shrine-podcast-featured.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
New Podcast on Elizabeth Ann Seton: “Friends and Followers”
The National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton has released a new podcast titled “Friends and Followers” which explores Elizabeth Ann Seton’s life through the eyes of those who were most intimately and profoundly inspired by her.
![Seton Shrine Celebrates the 200th Anniversary of Mother Seton](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2021/01/seton-shrine-200th-featured.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Seton Shrine Celebrates the 200th Anniversary of Mother Seton
The Seton Shrine in Emmitsburg, Maryland is celebrating the 200th Anniversary of Mother Seton’s death with a special website and other initiatives.
![Seeker to Saint: A New Short Film Coming January 4](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2020/12/seton-short-film-trailer-featured.jpeg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Seeker to Saint: A New Short Film Coming January 4
Coming January 4th! A new 15-minute short film brought to you by the Seton Shrine.
![Real Experience with Homelessness 2020](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2020/02/homelessness-series-featured-2.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Lessons Learned From Homeless People
“Any public health response that does not center the voices of people who have lived the experience of homelessness is going to come up with the wrong solution.”
![Once Upon a Time](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2016/04/vincentian-family-UN-facebook.png?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Once Upon a Time
The four most powerful words in the English language. Because everyone loves a good story.
![SVDP USA Is Hiring](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2016/01/job-search.png?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
SVDP USA Is Hiring
The National Council of the United States Society of St. Vincent de Paul is hiring an Associate Director of Poverty Programs / Director of Immersion Program.