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![The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul and Caritas’ joint effort to build 300 houses in Nepal](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2023/02/diploma-caritas-nepal-ssvp-e1675343372531.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul and Caritas’ joint effort to build 300 houses in Nepal
The devastating earthquakes that struck Nepal in 2015 left 8,844 confirmed deaths, more than 20,000 injured, 600,000 houses fully destroyed, and more than 280,000 houses partially damaged.
![What Aquinas the Student Taught Elizabeth Ann Seton the Teacher](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2023/01/Francisco_de_Zurbaran_001.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
What Aquinas the Student Taught Elizabeth Ann Seton the Teacher
Even though St. Elizabeth Ann Seton spent much of her adult life educating and instructing others in the Catholic faith, she never stopped being a student herself.
![Touched by an Angel](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2020/11/misevi-logo-featured-3.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Touched by an Angel
The deep desire of lay people to respond to the grief and the anguish that is presented to them and to receive joy and hope is so reflective of what St. Vincent and St. Louise began more than 400 years ago.
![Hosting a “Vincentian Family Day of Discernment”](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2023/02/vf-day-of-discernment-featured.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Hosting a “Vincentian Family Day of Discernment”
You can host a local area “Vincentian Family Day of Discernment”. Here’s how!
![The Pope Video • For Parishes](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2017/02/pope-video-2-facebook.png?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
The Pope Video • For Parishes
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: For Parishes.
![St. Blaise, Mother Seton, and Meeting Jesus in Our Physical Ailments](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2023/02/san-blas.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
St. Blaise, Mother Seton, and Meeting Jesus in Our Physical Ailments
Mother Seton was no stranger to illness and suffering within her family. By her example and through St. Blaise’s intercession, we can place our family’s health in the Lord’s hands, confident that He will bind up our wounds.
![A Canadian View: What Is Good Governance?](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2018/02/a-canadian-view-jim-paddon-featured.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
A Canadian View: What Is Good Governance?
As Vincentians our first and foremost goal is the relief of poverty across the world. We are ready to act and assist our neighbours in need in every way we can.
![Eradicating Poverty and Improvement of Food Security Among the Female Headed Households in Nyatike, Kenya](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2023/01/SSVP-uganda-martyrs-Macalder.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Eradicating Poverty and Improvement of Food Security Among the Female Headed Households in Nyatike, Kenya
The Society of St. Vincent De Paul of Uganda Martyrs Macalder Catholic Parish conference has launched a campaign to fight poverty in Nyatike Sub County in Migori County Kenya. T
![National Black Sisters’ Conference on the Murder of Tyre Nichols](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2023/02/Tyre-Nichols-fb.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
National Black Sisters’ Conference on the Murder of Tyre Nichols
The Sisters of Charity of Nazareth support the statement made by the National Black Sisters’ Conference (NBSC) on the death of Tyre Nichols.
![“Exploring Boundaries – Secular Ecumenism”: Impression of the Anniversary Symposium of Vincent de Paul Center Nederland](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2023/01/3.-front-row.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
“Exploring Boundaries – Secular Ecumenism”: Impression of the Anniversary Symposium of Vincent de Paul Center Nederland
Last September we celebrated the 10th anniversary of Vincent de Paul Center Nederland with a symposium, titled ‘Exploring Boundaries – Secular Ecumenism’. Almost one hundred people came together in Radboud University Nijmegen to experience this symposium.