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![Interview with Sister Françoise Petit, Superior General of the Daughters of Charity](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2023/01/Francoise-Petit-es-la-superiora-general-de-las-Hijas-de-la-Caridad.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Interview with Sister Françoise Petit, Superior General of the Daughters of Charity
The Superior General of the Daughters of Charity, Sister Françoise Petit agreed to an interview by the Italian Media Center Donne Chiesa Mondo.
![The Rise of Jyoti](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2023/01/Jyoti-fb.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
The Rise of Jyoti
Jyoti (her name has been changed for this article) is a young girl living in Nongstoin of the West Khasi Hills district in the state of Meghalaya in India.
![Committed to Religious Freedom in Chhattisgarh (India)](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2023/01/Chhattisgarh-1.jpeg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Committed to Religious Freedom in Chhattisgarh (India)
Several Sisters of Nazaret joined over 500 women at a protest in Jantar Mantar, standing in solidarity against the recent atrocities committed against Adivasi women in Chhattisgarh.
![For Mother Seton and St. Francis de Sales, There Are No Ordinary Virtues](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2023/01/franciss-de-sales.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
For Mother Seton and St. Francis de Sales, There Are No Ordinary Virtues
Often the greatest saints practice the smallest and most simple virtues. Inspired by the spiritual writings of Francis de Sales, the saint of everyday holiness, Mother Seton put his teachings into practice as she treaded forward on her own path to sainthood.
![Western Region North of 60 Project Annual Report 2022](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2023/01/ssvp-north-of-60-featured.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Western Region North of 60 Project Annual Report 2022
This project is managed by a team of SSVP volunteers. There are no paid employees. Team members are assigned a community. They work with members of their own parish to learn about the needs of those living in a specific Arctic Community.
![The Ecstasy of the Saints: Mother Seton and Saint Vincent of Saragossa](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2023/01/San_Vicente_Martir_de_Urbano_Fos_Museo_del_Prado-fb.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
The Ecstasy of the Saints: Mother Seton and Saint Vincent of Saragossa
When faced with suffering, St. Vincent of Saragossa and Mother Seton responded by letting themselves be loved. They gave everything over to the One who loves us, who wants us unconditionally.
![I CIF in Asia for members of the Congregation of the Mission and the Vincentian Family](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2023/01/1st-CIF-Meeting-for-the-Vicentian-Family-in-Asia-fb.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
I CIF in Asia for members of the Congregation of the Mission and the Vincentian Family
We send you in an attached file an invitation to participate in the I CIF in Asia for members of the Congregation of the Mission and the worldwide Vincentian Family. It will be held in Manila, Philippines, March 5 to 19, 2023.
![SVdP Announces New Episodes of Our Faith in Action on EWTN](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2022/11/svdp-ewtn-our-faith-in-action-featured.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
SVdP Announces New Episodes of Our Faith in Action on EWTN
“Our Faith in Action: Today’s Society of St. Vincent de Paul” will release its final five episodes with a special weeklong event on EWTN Global Catholic Network. From February 6 – 10, one new episode will air each day at 5:30 PM EASTERN / 4:30 PM CENTRAL.
![Bold Witnesses to Truth: Saint Sebastian and Mother Seton](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2023/01/Sodoma_fb.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Bold Witnesses to Truth: Saint Sebastian and Mother Seton
Their circumstances couldn’t be more different, but St. Sebastian and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton show us—each in their own way—how to speak truth to power as disciples of Christ.
![New Book: The biography of John Gowan CM, 1817-1897](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2023/01/John-Gowan-fb.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
New Book: The biography of John Gowan CM, 1817-1897
Promotor of Young Ireland, organiser of famine relief in Wicklow, co-founder of the Holy Faith Sisters, Irish speaker, pilgrim, and a mean handball player: this was John Gowan.