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![‘Let Us Witness that God is Alive’ – The story of Mukta Gope](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2023/01/Mukta-Gope-1.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
‘Let Us Witness that God is Alive’ – The story of Mukta Gope
The story of Mukta Gope is one of unfortunate circumstances, perseverance, and compassion. About 15 years ago, Mukta Gope lived with her three children (a boy and two girls) and her husband at Dakuri, Chakradapur. One day her husband became seriously ill, but they...
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Niagara University Featured in Princeton Review Guide to Green Colleges 2023 Edition
Niagara University is again one of the nation’s most environmentally responsible colleges, according to The Princeton Review®.
![Sisters of Charity of Nazareth Celebrate 75 Years of their Charitable Ministry in India](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2022/12/Sisters-of-Charity-of-Nazareth-75-years-in-India-00001.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Sisters of Charity of Nazareth Celebrate 75 Years of their Charitable Ministry in India
For the Patna Province, Dec. 28, 2022, was the culmination of the yearlong celebration of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth’s 75 years in India.
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The Pope Video • For Educators
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: For Educators.
![The Farm of Hope in Brazil](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2023/01/couverture.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
The Farm of Hope in Brazil
The inauguration of the new Farm took place during an open-air Mass celebrated by Bishop Antônio Fernando Saburido and concelebrated with the presence of other priests.
![55 years On Still Soul Searching](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2018/08/famvin-na-social-justice-logo-featured.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
55 years On Still Soul Searching
Have you ever wondered how effective our advocacy efforts are? I am not questioning our commitment, but rather the results we are achieving.
![Vincentian Voices Network for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2023/01/stronger-together-DEI-featured.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Vincentian Voices Network for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
The Vincentian Voices Network (VVN) seeks to find ways to give a voice to the voiceless.
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Lessons From My Christmas Conversion
We used to celebrate Christmas for forty days, a period symbolizing conversion. Mother Seton’s own life-changing Christmas experience prompts us to ask ourselves—did we open our hearts to the Christ child this year? Or did we lock the door of the inn?
![Annual Mass of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in Ireland, Broadcast on National TV](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2022/12/Fr.-Paschal-Scallon-CM.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Annual Mass of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in Ireland, Broadcast on National TV
On November 27th we participated in the annual Sunday celebration of the Eucharist for the members of Society of St. Vincent de Paul… a celebration that was broadcast on RTÉ.
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A Canadian View: A Happy Re-New Year!
As I sat with my wife on New Year’s Eve and watched the Big Apple drop in New York, it was, as always, great to see so much joy, love, reflection and hope for what this new year of 2023 may bring us.