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![Louise de Marillac and the Confraternities of Charity](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2023/03/15.-Lluisa-de-Marillac.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Louise de Marillac and the Confraternities of Charity
In May 1629, Louise de Marillac was invited by Vincent de Paul to assist in his ministries. He entrusted to her the task of revitalizing and reorganizing the Confraternities of Charity, the first Ladies of Charity.
![Renewal for Our Call to Misison](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2020/11/misevi-logo-featured-3.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Renewal for Our Call to Misison
On Saturday, April 15, 2023, MISEVI in Latin America joined together with German Sanchez, newly elected leader of FAVILA, to hear inspirational thoughts concerning the call to be lay missionaries.
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Wise Stewards of the Earth and of the Poor
Pope Francis began his first Encyclical by stating “LAUDATO SI’, mi’ Sinore” - “Praise be to you, my Lord.” This was taken from the Canticle of St. Francis Assisi, in which he compared the world as a common home, where the Mother Earth sustains and governs us with...
![13 Houses Campaign: Q&A Live Session, May 6, 2023](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2023/04/13-Casas-QA-EN-fb.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
13 Houses Campaign: Q&A Live Session, May 6, 2023
On Saturday, May 6, we are hosting an online Q&A session to answer any questions about participating in the Campaign.
![Reflection to Begin the Preparation for the Celebration of the 4th Centenary of the Foundation of the Congregation of the Mission](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2023/04/202304WhatsApp-Image-2023-04-17-at-11.24.27-1.jpeg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Reflection to Begin the Preparation for the Celebration of the 4th Centenary of the Foundation of the Congregation of the Mission
All of us who are part of the Vincentian Family Movement, and all those who join us in the joy of beginning this time of preparation for the celebration, on 17 April 2025, of the 4th Centenary of the Foundation of the “Little Company.”
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DREAM meeting in Maputo, Mozambique
The arrival of the Daughters of Charity and their staff: Doctors, Nurses, Pharmacists, Laboratory scientists, IT personnel and Program Coordinators marked the beginning of a week-long DREAM course.
![Handcuffs Will Not Stop Homelessness!](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2020/02/homelessness-series-featured-2.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Handcuffs Will Not Stop Homelessness!
In a recent reflection on the site Invisible People, Robert Davis makes the point that handcuffs will never solve homelessness.
![What history rhymes with a future of justice and peace?](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2016/04/vincentian-family-UN-facebook.png?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
What history rhymes with a future of justice and peace?
The history of Social Development at the UN continues to echo but more rhymes are needed so that it leads to a fulfillment of the promises of placing people at the center of development, eradicating poverty, providing productive employment and decent work, and creating social inclusion.
![Holy Faith Sisters General Chapter Announcement](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2023/04/Holy-Faith-sisters-TRACE-OF-LOGO-NEW.png?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Holy Faith Sisters General Chapter Announcement
The Holy Faith Sisters are holding their General Chapter from April 17 to April 30th in the Margaret Aylward Centre for Faith and Dialogue in Glasnevin.
![Suzanne Johnson, US Coordinator on the AIC Executive Board, talks to EWTN News about the International Assembly, the new Board and AIC’s mission](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2023/04/International-Association-of-Charities-Elects-New-President-in-Rome.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Suzanne Johnson, US Coordinator on the AIC Executive Board, talks to EWTN News about the International Assembly, the new Board and AIC’s mission
The International Association of Charities gathered in Rome to elect a new president.