The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul, a Catholic institution formed by lay people, established in 153 countries and which helps more than 30 million people, organizes an International Youth Meeting in Salamanca, Spain, from June 15 to 21, 2018, to which...
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The International General Council of the SSVP Claims the National Dialogue and the Urgent Pacification in Nicaragua
The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul (SSVP), through its International General Council (CGI) based in Paris, wishes to state publicly its great concern about the socio-political situation in Nicaragua. The Central American country has been suffering numerous conflicts...
Four Facets of Venerable Sister Justa Dominguez de Vidaurreta, DC
On April 14th, Pope Francis signed eight decrees related to the declaration of eight Servants of God as Venerables… among them was Sister Justa Dominguez de Vidaurreta, DC. Sister was born on November 2nd, 1875 and died in Madrid on December 16th, 1958. ...
Province of Philippines: Young Vincentians Convene Confab on Vocation
About 400 young people from Vincentian parishes across the country gathered on April 23, for a weeklong congress at the Santuario of San Vicente de Paul parish to learn about, share experiences of, and strengthen vocation. “The objective of the congress is to allow...
Vincentian Collaboration in Europe
During the months of April and May 2018, Father Joseph Agostino, CM, international coordinator of the Vincentian Family Office in Philadelphia, USA, is crisscrossing Europe to meet with members of the various branches of the Vincentian Family. Journey through Europe...
Collaboration of VMY Bosnia and Herzegovina with the Majlis of the Islamic Community in Livno
Religious and national affiliation should not be an obstacle in helping the needy. Consequently, cooperation between the Marian Vincentian Youth with the association of the Majlis of the Islamic Community of Livno continued. It all started last year when the...
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...