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![Mother Seton’s ‘Certain Hope’ in Mary, Assumed Into Heaven](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2022/08/LAssomption_de_la_Vierge_Le_Brun.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Mother Seton’s ‘Certain Hope’ in Mary, Assumed Into Heaven
The Church teaches that Mary’s Assumption anticipates the resurrection and is a sign of hope and comfort for us all. In her life, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton continually relied on this certain hope, in the sure knowledge of Mary’s presence in eternity, body and soul.
![Reunion Sept. 18 For Those Adopted From St. Vincent’s Orphanage, Chicago](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2022/08/st-vincents-orphanage-daughters-featured.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Reunion Sept. 18 For Those Adopted From St. Vincent’s Orphanage, Chicago
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago, Post Adoption Services is hosting a Homecoming Mass and Reception for adopted persons who were placed from St. Vincent’s Orphanage in Chicago.
![Northern Mozambique: a Warning to Prevent Oblivion](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2022/07/Mocambique-alerta-contra-o-esquecimento-fb.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Northern Mozambique: a Warning to Prevent Oblivion
When media attention is focused on a new part of the world and the shocking events taking place there, other parts of the planet are easily forgotten, however poignant their dramas may be.
![Sisters of Charity of Nazareth Associates: A 50 Year History 1972-2022 (Part 05)](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 05)
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.
![St. Jane Frances de Chantal and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton: Made for Communion](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2022/08/Saint_Francois_de_Sales_donnant_a_sainte_Jeanne_de_Chantal.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
St. Jane Frances de Chantal and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton: Made for Communion
Even in seasons of loneliness, we were made to live with and for others. God provides the means to serve him through a community. What will the coming months bring? Ever since Covid, it seems to me that everything has shifted, that I am like a boat cut loose from its...
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Caregiving
No matter how you arrive at the role of caregiver, whether suddenly or gradually, there is a spiritual component to caregiving.
![August 14: International Women’s Day in the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2021/08/diaconsocios-fb.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
August 14: International Women’s Day in the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul
This is the third year that the International Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SSVP) celebrates Women’s Day, on the 200th anniversary of the birthday of Amélie Ozanam (wife of founder Frederic Ozanam).
![Sisters of Charity of Nazareth Associates: A 50 Year History 1972-2022 (Part 05)](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 04)
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.
![The Pope Video • For Small Businesses](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2017/02/pope-video-2-facebook.png?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
The Pope Video • For Small Businesses
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: For Small Businesses.
![Sisters of Charity of Nazareth Associates: A 50 Year History 1972-2022 (Part 05)](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 03)
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.