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On Doves and Serpents • A Weekly Reflection with Vincent
"In actual practice this virtue is about choosing the right way to do things. We should make it a sacred principle, then, admitting of no exceptions, that since we are working for God we will always choose God-related ways for carrying out our work, and see and judge...
A Canadian View: Refreshing Our Social Justice Approach
The term social justice can mean different to different people. It can also leave us confused on exactly what it is or is not.
SC Cincinnati associates celebrate 50 years
In September 2023, the associates of the Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati will commemorate their 50th anniversary.
Blessed are the poor in spirit – a Call to relationship
I recently read a reflection written by Clarence Jordan, founder of Koinonia Farm, who was trying to find a word that best describes “blessed”
Society of St. Vincent de Paul Elects New National President
John Berry of Atlanta, Georgia, has been elected as the 14th National President of the National Council of the United States, Society of St. Vincent de Paul.
Do What The Son Of God Did • A Weekly Reflection with Vincent
"To be true Daughters of Charity you must do what the Son of God did when He was on earth. And what did He do mainly? [...] He worked constantly for His neighbor, visiting and healing the sick and instructing the ignorant for their salvation. How fortunate you are,...
Celebrating the feast of Blessed Federico Albert
Federico Albert (1820-1876) was an Italian priest, a member of the Congregation of the Mission and founder of the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Vincent de Paul of the Immaculate Conception or the Albertine Sisters.
Nazareth sisters welcome first ‘Companion of Charity’
A new form of relationship within the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth Western Province called Companions of Charity has begun.
We are in the Season of Creation
The Season of Creation begins September first on the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation and ends October 4 Feast of St. Francis of Assisi.
Being Vincent de Paul (video)
Have you ever wondered what it would take for you to be St. Vincent de Paul?