Javier F. Chento
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“The Church, the Poor and Volunteers” Meeting in Rome
On May 8, a meeting took place at the Leonian College on Pompeo Magno 21 in Rome, organized by the Vincentian Social Center. The college contributes to the costs of services, and the Center receives help from many benefactors, including Pope Francis.
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Members of the Vincentian Family in Venezuela Tell Us About Their Situation
The following reflections are answers to a questionnaire sent to our brothers of the Vincentian Family in Venezuela; members of various branches that make up our family. They show us the reality in various sectors of the country where we have a presence through their...
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A Vincentian Brother Reflects on his Life, Ministry, and Community
To give the younger generation a chance to find out what the vocation of a Brother is all about, Brother Martin Schneider, C.M. graciously granted an interview in which he talks about his life, vocation, and ministry.
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10th Pilgrimage to the Shrine of Blessed Marta Wiecka
On March 25-26, more than 600 persons participated in this event during which time they offered prayers to Blessed Marta Wiecka, who has become known in the Ukraine and in many other places throughout the world.
![Should our Assistance be Eternal and Only for Catholics?](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2019/01/reflexiones-vicentinas-EN.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Should our Assistance be Eternal and Only for Catholics?
Should we only provide assistance to people who declare themselves Catholic? How long should the duration of the Vincentian assistance be?
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Sheltering the Homeless: Sharing with Others the Joy of our CMM Jubilee Year
On August 25, 1844 Bishop Joannes Zwijsen founded the congregation of the Brothers of Our Lady, Mother of Mercy in Tilburg, the Netherlands. The Brothers CMM will celebrate the 175th anniversary of their foundation with several events throughout the year 2019. The...
![Official Announcement of the 5th VMY General Assembly, in 2020](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2019/05/201905JMV-internacional.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Official Announcement of the 5th VMY General Assembly, in 2020
The 5th General Assembly of Vincentian Marian Youth will take place in Bydgoszcz (Poland) from July 17 to 21, 2020, under the motto “Witnessing with hope”.
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Vincent is at Home
In August 2018, Depaul USA opened its first 13 Houses project in Little Rock and welcomed Vincent to his new home. Now, nine months later, we were curious to learn more about him and see how he was doing. For Vincent, it’s been a long way to get where he is now; a...
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A Global Solidarity Network
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul in the world is coordinated and lives in union of mission and objectives through the International General Council (CGI).
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The Largest Statue of the Miraculous Virgin Worldwide is in Brazil
The statue of Our Lady of Grace dedicated last April is about 82 feet high, weighs half a ton and is the work of a local sculptor with support from the local community.