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New National President of the SSVP National Council in Australia
The St. Vincent de Paul Society National Council in Australia is pleased to announce that Claire Victory has been elected as its new National President.
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A Canadian View: Charity, Social Justice and the Vincentian – Part Two
If we can develop some methods to attract new members from within our parish, it can only benefit our effort to be a strong and effective social justice voice.
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Conversion and Discernment According to St. Vincent
With Lent’s focus on spiritual growth, reflection, and conversion, now would be a great time to pause and listen to a podcast, “Conversion and Discernment According to Vincent de Paul” written and narrated by Fr. Edward R. Udovic, C.M.
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A Bed for Christ(mas)
Knoxville, KY Ladies of Charity collaborates with a local Baptist Church to provide a hospital bed to someone in need for Christmas.
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SVdP Australia: Vinnies Caloundra providing the ultimate hand-up
The SVdP Queensland (Vinnies) Caloundra Conference has made it one of their missions to help people with disability find their voice and reach their greatest potential.
![A Canadian View: Charity, Social Justice and the Vincentian – Part Two](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: Charity, Social Justice and the Vincentian – Part One
As I meet and talk to fellow Vincentians about social justice, I am often asked what social justice is.
![A Voice From Ireland, UK & Europe: God Has No Country!](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2019/02/dee-mansi-view-featured-4.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
A Voice From Ireland, UK & Europe: God Has No Country!
I keep this mantra ‘God has no country’ close to mind when I question international decisions on border blunders and migration.
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The Pope Video • Recognition of the Right of Christian Communities
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: Recognition of the Right of Christian Communities
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2019 Lenten Calendar
Famvin’s 2019 Lenten Calendar will help remind you to try the daily meditative prayer and other practices outlined in Superior General Fr. Tomaž Mavrič’s Lenten and Advent letters.
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Daily Prayer Podcast: The God Minute
The God Minute is a short, reflective morning prayer based on the Divine Office that includes a psalm, a short reading and a reflection.