Javier F. Chento
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SSVP’s Official Statement to Support Life
May is the month we celebrate Mary and Mother’s Day, so the International General Council presents a clear statement about the right to life and the leading role of women. The Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SSVP) is committed to defending life and the family! We are...
International Bulletin of the VMY for April
Vincentian Marian Youth, from its International office, publishes bimonthly a digital bulletin in four languages (English, Spanish, French and Portuguese), of interest not only for the members of its members, but for the entire Vincentian Family. You can read last...
“Indigenous World Youth Day” Awarded Grant: (EMJI), Soloy Panama 2019
On February 2, 2018, Adveniat awarded a $10,000 USD grant to Fr. Joseph Fitzgerald, C.M. The Vincentian Solidarity Office (VSO), moreover, matched the grant for a total award of $20,000 USD. The grant award was for “Support for the Indigenous World Youth Day 2019 and...
Blessed Ramose Lucien Botovasoa, Martyr of Faith and Charity
Vohipeno is a district center of Madagascar’s southeastern region and is located in the diocese of Farafangana, 42km from Manakara, the nearest town. An exceptional event took place in this village of more than 10,000 inhabitants. In three days, Vohipeno watched its...
Saint Mother Teresa of Calcutta and the Servant of God, Bishop Janez Frančišek Gnidovec, CM
One Saint speaking of another Saint As we begin the fifth century of the Vincentian Charism, we are encouraged by the example of thousands upon thousands of our brothers and sisters in the Vincentian Family who lived, with all their hearts, souls, and minds, the...
The Vincentians in Tarahumara (Mexico)
Why are we in Tarahumara? Motivated by our motto: "I was sent to evangelize the poor," the Vincentian missionaries responded to the call of the Bishop to collaborate in the Parish of Chinatú, Chih. We arrived at the Diocese on August 17, 1996. Since then 17...
Submission Deadline for “Finding Vince 400” Works Extended
As reported on the official website of the Film Festival and Contest "Finding Vince 400," the deadline for submission of the "Seeds of Hope" and "Shorts or Feature Films" contests has been extended until August 31, 2018. Until May 28, the presentations can be sent...
New Website for the Festival and Contest “Finding Vince 400”
The website of the festival and contest "Finding Vince 400" has been redesigned and updated. The festival will take place Castel Gandolfo (Italy) from October 18 to 21, 2018. You can visit the new website at http://fv400.org or by clicking on the following image:...
Superior General Visits Vincent de Paul Center, The Netherlands
On Wednesday, April 4, in the lively Vincent House in Nijmegen (The Netherlands), we waited for Father Tomaž Mavrič, Superior General of the Congregation of the Mission, to arrive. We only knew Father Tomaž from letters he wrote and live from a distance when we...
Annual Meeting of CEVIM
The annual meeting of the Conference of Visitors of Europe and Middle East (CEVIM) began at the Provincial House of the CM Province of Orient, on Monday, April 9, and ended on Friday, April 13. Participants of the meeting were regular members of the Conference (13...