St. Vincent, four centuries before Pope Francis, reminded his sons and daughters that their dignity and identity is found in their being “missionaries of Jesus Christ.”
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Charleston sisters begin ‘new chapter’
In 2008, at their chapter, the Sisters of Charity of Our Lady of Mercy took the first step toward historical completion of their congregation.
SVP Ireland Unveils an Unusual Luxury Shop
SVP unveils an unusual luxury shop where the basics are the luxuries
Editorial: We Should Not Whitewash the Lack of Human Rights
In 2010, Quatar – a country known for its violation of the most basic human rights (freedom of press, freedom of assembly, rights of women, rights of LGBTQ individuals) – was selected to host the World Cup in 2022, in a selection that was surrounded by suspicion of bribes and corruption.
Imitating St. Elizabeth Ann Seton’s Maternal Heart
The Feast of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary is a day to reflect on the gift of maternity in all its forms, and to consider the example of Mother Seton, who stepped into the hard tasks of motherhood with courage and unswerving faith.
Sister Romina professes perpetual vows
Sister of Charity of Cincinnati Romina Sapinoso professed perpetual vows during a Mass in the Chapel of the Immaculate Conception at the Mount St. Joseph Motherhouse.
Systemic Change Commission Advent Reflection, Week 1
In preparation for Christmas the Systemic Change Commission invites you to a weekly offering of Advent Reflections. Week 1.
SSVP and DePaul Partnership Agreement Delivers First Results in Ukraine
The General Council International of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul (SSVP) signed a collaboration agreement with Depaul International, donating 10,000 euros per month for a minimum of twelve months.
First Aid AND Long-term Solutions Needed For the Homeless
The Vincentian Family is committed to a collaborative worldwide effort to eradicate homelessness by 2030. We can only get to 2030 by looking at homelessness in 2020.
The Student is the Teacher’s Masterpiece: St. Albert the Great and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
Teachers can’t expect to have a student as exceptional as St. Thomas Aquinas, but both Albertus Magnus and Mother Seton understood that every teacher can create “masterpieces” by forming students in Christ’s image.