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“Joan of Ark.” Moves, Leaves Behind Legacy
Sister Joan Pytlik, DC, has been the local “Joan of Ark.,” fighting for social justice in the state with the same crusader’s attitude of her patron saint.
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Students’ Commitment to Service Manifested at St. Vincent de Paul
Students across Diocese of Phoenix schools follow the example of the widow’s mite by navigating around that and other barriers to still help St. Vincent de Paul fulfill its four-fold mission: Feed. Clothe. House. Heal.
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St. Vincent, and All Vincentians, As Formators
Most of St. Vincent’s letters, documents, and conferences were aimed at the formation of those whom he had gathered together in the service of the poor, and we are called to act in the same spirit.
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Niagara University Students Help Rebuild after Hurricane Harvey
About 40 students from Niagara University spent some of their break helping Hurricaine Harvey victims rebuild their homes.
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How a Smashed Car Helped Build a Better Community in New Jersey
It all started when the personal vehicle of the president of the Society of St Vincent DePaul was rear-ended – the back end smashed beyond repair.
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Depaul USA Program for Homeless College Students
Depaul USA has been addressing what may be a hidden problem to the average American: homeless college students, and in Chicago they have started a homeless housing program called Dax designed just for students.
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A Canadian View: Hope and Despair
On a recent day of doing four home visits with my partner, I saw two very different views on what this year may have in store for us: Hope and Despair.
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Congregation of the Mission: Serving With Joy in Bolivia
As we approach the anniversary (January 25) of the founding of the Congregation of the Mission, .famvin is highlighting some examples of their mission, programs, and services.
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“Our Faith In Action” Movie Now Available On-Demand
If you missed the network television premiere of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul movie, “Our Faith in Action,” it is available for viewing online.
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Congregation of the Mission: Serving With Joy in the Solomon Islands
A video highlighting the Vincentian mission in the Solomon Islands, part of the Oceania Province.