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Vincentians of Wherever: Jean Semler – Change a Life Uganda
Jean and Dave Semler launched a 501(c) 3 non-profit charity Change A Life Uganda (CALU) with a vision of educated, healthy, and empowered Ugandan children as agents of positive social and economic change.
![Sisters of Charity of Nazareth Associates: A 50 Year History 1972-2022 (Part 09)](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2022/07/Featured-image-maybe.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Sisters of Charity of Nazareth Associates: A 50 Year History 1972-2022 (Part 09)
Throughout the more than 200 year history of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth (SCN), friends from the broader community have walked beside the Sisters in their call to follow the charism of St. Vincent de Paul and St. Louise de Marillac. From the earliest days, these partners have been integral to the SCN mission.
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Once Again – Think You Understand Homelessness?
The deeper I got into the article I realized I had more of a stereotypical and simplified understanding.
![Sisters of Charity of Nazareth Associates: A 50 Year History 1972-2022 (Part 09)](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2022/07/Featured-image-maybe.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Sisters of Charity of Nazareth Associates: A 50 Year History 1972-2022 (Part 08)
Throughout the more than 200 year history of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth (SCN), friends from the broader community have walked beside the Sisters in their call to follow the charism of St. Vincent de Paul and St. Louise de Marillac. From the earliest days, these partners have been integral to the SCN mission.
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We are all against threats and attacks on religious freedom
It is unacceptable to live with restrictions on our religious freedom The entire international community is very concerned about the recent events in Nicaragua, especially the persecution of bishops and priests, and the closing down of Catholic parishes and Christian...
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Vincentians celebrate the 25th anniversary of Ozanam’s beatification
Next Monday, August 22, 2022, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul will be celebrating the 25th anniversary of the beatification of Antoine-Frédéric Ozanam, the contemporary saint, forerunner of the Social Doctrine of the Church, a role model as son, father, husband,...
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Pilgrimage of the Miraculous Medal through Italy
“Mary is always with us, she is close to us,” exhorts Father Di Trapani, making himself the interpreter of a message “still valid, today more than ever, in a time full of fear dictated also by circumstances”
![Sisters of Charity of Nazareth Associates: A 50 Year History 1972-2022 (Part 09)](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2022/07/Featured-image-maybe.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Sisters of Charity of Nazareth Associates: A 50 Year History 1972-2022 (Part 07)
Throughout the more than 200 year history of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth (SCN), friends from the broader community have walked beside the Sisters in their call to follow the charism of St. Vincent de Paul and St. Louise de Marillac. From the earliest days, these partners have been integral to the SCN mission.
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UN declares healthy environment a human right
On July 28, 2022, the UN general assembly recognized the right to water and sanitation through its resolution. It stated that clean drinking water and sanitation “are essential to the realization of all human rights”. Every person on the planet has the right to live...
![Sisters of Charity of Nazareth Associates: A 50 Year History 1972-2022 (Part 09)](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2022/07/Featured-image-maybe.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Sisters of Charity of Nazareth Associates: A 50 Year History 1972-2022 (Part 06)
Throughout the more than 200 year history of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth (SCN), friends from the broader community have walked beside the Sisters in their call to follow the charism of St. Vincent de Paul and St. Louise de Marillac. From the earliest days, these partners have been integral to the SCN mission.