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The Herald of Good Tidings
In the liturgical readings of the season of advent the book of Isaiah has a prominent place. Especially the passage, (Isa 40:1-11) in which we read about the voice which commands the herald of good tidings to “Cry out.” It is a solemn command to announce the good news...
Visit of Father Tomaž Mavrič, CM, to the Vincentian Family of Angola
Father Tomaz arrived in Luanda, the Angolan capital, and was received at the international airport by the Daughters of Charity, Association of the Miraculous Medal (AMM), VMY, and members of the Vincentian Family.
Dubai: The COP28 on the Global Threat of Climate Change
From 30 November to 12 December, the United Arab Emirates will host the COP28, the annual UN climate conference to address the global threat posed by climate change. This is a very important event for the world and for the future of the planet: delegates from 200...
Woodworking & Carpentry Graduation in Kenya
After a very successful appeal for De Paul Woodworking in Kenya, we have news. Eight of the trainees finished the program and took the National Trade Exam.
Standing Up For Migrant Rights in Quincy
Tensions rose during a community meeting held in Quincy, where over 500 residents gathered at Central Middle School to address concerns and ask questions regarding a recently established migrant shelter at Eastern Nazarene College.
Firewood for the Soul: Advent Increases Our Hope
A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.
Five years, 64 countries and 10,000 people: how the 13 Houses Campaign is ending homelessness across the globe
In 1617, St Vincent de Paul was asked by one of his benefactors, “what must be done?”
Simplicity and Humility in our Preaching and in our Life • A Weekly Reflection with Vincent
"God is with the simple and humble; He assists them, blesses their work, blesses their undertakings. Quoi! Are we to believe that God will help a person who’s trying to ruin himself? That He’ll help a man ruin himself, as do those who preach other than humbly and...
The Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth Celebrate 165 Years of Service
The Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth celebrated the irreplaceable pioneering spirit of the Sisters who landed in Leavenworth 165 years ago!
Vincentian Groups Call For Urgent Government Action On Poverty
Ahead of the Autumn Statement, we – a group of Vincentian organisations from across the UK – urge the government to put vulnerable people at the forefront of its spending plans.