Javier F. Chento
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![Apostolic Journey of the Holy Father to Mozambique, Madagascar and Mauritius (4 -10 September 2019)](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2019/07/201907Francisco-viajará-a-Mozambique-Madagascar-y-Mauricio.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Apostolic Journey of the Holy Father to Mozambique, Madagascar and Mauritius (4 -10 September 2019)
Pope Francis is now just over a month away from starting his trip to Mozambique, Madagascar and Mauritius, in Africa. This trip is also significant for the Vincentian Family, as the Holy Father will visit, on September 8, the Vincentian work "the city of Good Friends"...
![Ozanam, Social Mobilizer Par Excellence](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2019/01/reflexiones-vicentinas-EN.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Ozanam, Social Mobilizer Par Excellence
We have to recognize this: Ozanam has managed to mobilize a large crowd of people to help the poor, through his preaching,
![Pope Francis’ Surprise Visit To the Daughters of Charity of Casa Regina Mundi, in Rome](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2019/07/201907visita-papa-regina-mundi-1.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Pope Francis’ Surprise Visit To the Daughters of Charity of Casa Regina Mundi, in Rome
Our dear Sisters of the Daughters of Charity community of the Casa Regina Mundi in Rome were surprised by an extraordinary visitor: Pope Francis himself. On Sunday, in the afternoon he came to visit Sister Maria Mucci, who for many years has served in the Casa Santa...
![Fifth Assembly of the Basic Ecclesial Communities in the Mission of Tefé, Brazil](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2019/07/201907Comunidad1.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Fifth Assembly of the Basic Ecclesial Communities in the Mission of Tefé, Brazil
The Fifth Assembly of the Basic Ecclesial Communities – CEB – of the Prelature of Tefé was held at the Tefé International Mission and was well attended.
![The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul Celebrates the 180th Anniversary of the International General Council](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2019/07/201907180-aniversario.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul Celebrates the 180th Anniversary of the International General Council
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SSVP) celebrates with great joy the 180th anniversary since the inception of the Council General International (CGI).
![Ozanam, Social Mobilizer Par Excellence](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2019/01/reflexiones-vicentinas-EN.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Ozanam: Who Was This Holy Man?
It is always a great joy for me to speak about the dear brother Antoine Frederic Ozanam, one of the founders of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul.
![Presenting the Famvin Homeless Alliance to the Vincentian Family in Central America](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2019/07/64568357_378195952810613_9090108105127100416_n-1.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Presenting the Famvin Homeless Alliance to the Vincentian Family in Central America
Overview of the meeting of the Vincentian Famliy in Central America (FAVICA), which took place in San Salvador, El Salvador, from June 7-9.
![Climate Change: A Call to Collaborate With Our Young People](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2018/08/famvin-na-social-justice-logo-featured.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Climate Change: A Call to Collaborate With Our Young People
The “Vincentian Family of North America Social Justice Representatives Collaboration Climate Change Statement” written several years ago invites us to respond to the crisis of global climate change as one of the central ethical issues of our time.
![Famvin Homeless Alliance Strategic Plan 2019-2021](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2019/07/201907GDG9175-e1555833260623-fb.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Famvin Homeless Alliance Strategic Plan 2019-2021
When the Famvin Homeless Alliance was created in 2017, we could not have imagined where we would be only two years later.
![Ozanam, Social Mobilizer Par Excellence](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2019/01/reflexiones-vicentinas-EN.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
The Dilemma of Giving Alms and the Ineffectiveness of Christian Charity
A recurring theme in the meetings of the Conferences, which challenges the Vincentians in general, is the question of giving alms to the poor.