Javier F. Chento
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Creativity in the Conferences
One of the greatest challenges for the Vincentian Conferences of the Society is to prevent routine and monotony from invading the activity of the group.
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Lenten Letter 2019 from Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, CM, to the Vincentian Family
In this year’s Lenten letter, Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, CM, invites us to reflect on the Spiritual Direction, the Sacrament of Reconciliation and Faith Sharing.
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Saints, Blessed, Venerable, and Servants of God of the Congregation of the Mission
Father Tomaž Mavrič, CM, encourages knowledge among the Vincentian Family of the saints, blesseds and venerables who were members of the Little Company.
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SSVP: The International General Council Meets Next Week
Paris will host new meetings from the Council General International (CGI) of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul (SSVP).
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175th Anniversary of SSVP in England
In 1844, thirteen men met in the Sabloniere Hotel in Leicester Square, London and agreed to form a Conference of the “Brotherhood of St Vincent de Paul.”
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The Value of Visiting the Homes of the Poor
Do we stop, on occasion, to reflect on the visit we made to our assisted? It is a kind of sacrament, since we are going to meet Jesus through the most needy…
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2019 World Youth Days in Panama and the Ambassadors of a Worldwide Brotherhood
‘Ambassadors of a Worldwide Brotherhood’…making the young people enthusiastic about a ‘mission’ in their own country & promoting worldwide brotherhood.
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Father Evaldo Carvalho dos Santos, CM, New Vincentian Bishop in Brazil
Father Evaldo Carvalho dos Santos, C.M. appointed by Pope Francis for the vacant diocese of Viana, in the state of Maranhão, northeastern Brazil.
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Against the Odds! | 13 Houses Campaign
The 13 Houses Campaign aims to improve and transform the lives of 10,000 street homeless people, refugees, internally displaced people and slum dwellers in 3-5 years from 2018.
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Film Festival “The Seven Founders” Celebrates the 180th Anniversary of the SSVP International General Council
We are approaching the final date (April 30, 2019) to register for the Festival “The Seven Founders,” which highlights the establishment of the first Conference of the Society.