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![Seventh issue of the Journal of Vincentian Social Action (JoVSA)](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2023/05/jovsa-header-FI.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Seventh issue of the Journal of Vincentian Social Action (JoVSA)
St. John’s University Department of Mission Initiatives and the Faculty Research Consortium are happy to announce the publication of the seventh issue of its online resource, the Journal of Vincentian Social Action (JoVSA).
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Leavenworth sisters invite you to join space project
Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth are “going to space!” Join us by committing to perform a work of mercy as a symbol of hope in the world.
![Celebrating World Day of Prayer for Vocations 2023 in Papua New Guinea](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2023/05/world-day-prayer-vocations-papua-new-guinea-featured.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Celebrating World Day of Prayer for Vocations 2023 in Papua New Guinea
Report on the 60th World Day of Prayer for Vocations on April 29, 2023.
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How do we measure global homelessness?
Access to quality data is essential in addressing the challenge of homelessness.
![“At the End of the Santa Fe Trail” to be Screened at Festival De Cannes Marchė Du Film May 20, 2023](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2023/05/blandina-movie.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
“At the End of the Santa Fe Trail” to be Screened at Festival De Cannes Marchė Du Film May 20, 2023
Santa Fe: California Pictures and Cinevision Global Inc. are proud to announce the screening of “At the End of the Santa Fe Trail,” directed by award-winning filmmaker Tomas Sanchez, at the Festival De Cannes Marchė Du Film on May 20, 2023.
![Message from the Youth to the Sisters of Charity on the Feast of St. Jeanne Antide Thouret](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2023/05/thouret-jovenes-2023.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Message from the Youth to the Sisters of Charity on the Feast of St. Jeanne Antide Thouret
From various parts of the world, young people wanted to send us a message of gratitude, encouragement, and good wishes by sharing a fragment of their experience with the Sisters of Charity.
![100 years of the CMM in Indonesia](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2023/05/2023-04-26-the-first-5-brothers-in-Indonesia-Padang-1923.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
100 years of the CMM in Indonesia
On 21 May 1923, the first community of the CMM brothers in Indonesia was opened, in Padang, West Sumatra.
![Laudato Si’ Week 2023](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2023/05/laudato-si-semana-2023.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Laudato Si’ Week 2023
LAUDATO SI’ WEEK began in 2016 to celebrate the first anniversary of Pope Francis’ Encyclical Letter.
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Salvation by God’s Grace
Our salvation does not depend on any of our actions, but rather it is God’s action
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Journey of St. Joan Antida Thouret
The story of St. Joan Antida Thouret (also known as Jeanne Antide Thouret (in French), and Giovanna Antida Thouret (in Italian)), is a great inspiration for us as Vincentians. Her story seems to tell us: “Don’t give up just because things seem to be going badly.”