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Holy Pilgrimage to the Border
In early February, a group of 18 Colorado Vincentian Volunteers, 4 staff began its pilgrimage to the Border of El Paso, Texas and Juarez, Mexico.
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Society of St. Vincent De Paul in the Middle of the Fight Against Poverty
Catholic News Service features work from the Society of St. Vincent de Paul and insight from its National President, Ralph Middlecamp on their fight against poverty.
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A Canadian View: Housing and Homelessness
One term we often see used is affordable housing, but I believe the term affordable is a very subjective.
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Social Justice Conversations: Standing on Holy Ground in McAllen, Texas
Heading to McAllen, Texas to serve at the Humanitarian Respite Center during the Christmas season, I set my heart to be like the Magi – searching for Jesus.
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A Canadian View: The Haves and the Have Nots
In one of Frederic’s famous speeches he warns us about the widening gap between those that have (the haves) so much and those that have very little. (the have nots).
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Commission for Social Development 2019
On the morning of February 11, 2019 the 57th Session of the Commission for Social Development (CSocD) opened at the United Nations.
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Breaking Down Barriers
How a first-hand visit to a Leprosy Center helps to break down barriers and reveal the humanity and the dignity of each person.
![A New Voice From Ireland, United Kingdom & Europe: YOU are 1 in 4 million!](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2019/02/dee-mansi-view-featured-4.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
A New Voice From Ireland, United Kingdom & Europe: YOU are 1 in 4 million!
As 1 of 4 million members of the Vincentian Family, Dee Mansi, a new contributor on what’s going on in Ireland, UK and Europe reflects on BREXIT.
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Vincentian University Presidents Meet at Adamson
Four Vincentian university presidents visited Adamson University last January 4, 2019
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The Pope Video • Human Trafficking
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: Human Trafficking