Day One of the General Assembly July 24, 2015 – Salamanca The Lord has gathered together in the city of Salamanca the large family of the VMY in order to celebrate the IV General Assembly. The delegates have come together under the words, evangelized, we evangelize. ...
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Daughters of Charity contemplate connection of all living things
The encyclical, “Laudato Si,’” speaks of the mystical and sacramental connection of all living things with God. They have prepared a photo reflection on some of those phrases. Here is a sample The ideal is not only to pass from the exterior to the interior to discover...
Setting the table of Vincentian Marian Youth Assembly
Three inspiring presentations set the table for the opening of Vincentian Marian Youth Assembly! Here are some highlights... 1. Yasmine Cajuste captured the challenge of the Assembly Thus, the only gift that we can offer to each and every young man and women, to each...
60 seconds with Sr. Kathleen Simpson, DC
Sister Kathleen Simpson, D.C., talks about how her ministry, personal experience and passions impact each other. Catch more 60 Seconds with Sister videos throughout the Year of Consecrated Life. http://daughters-of-charity.com/year-of-consecrated-life ...
‘Walk with Francis’ Pledge – more than “ice buckets”
Catholics in Washington, D.C. are hoping a new charity pledge will go viral like last year’s “Ice Bucket Challenge,” but there’s a new twist – this pledge is for Pope Francis. (Matt Hadro of (CNA/EWTN News). “The 'Walk with Francis' Pledge offers people the...
Leadership changes in the Vincentian Family
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul announces its search for candidates to succeed Michael Thio as international President in 2016. In a very short time the Vincentian Marian Youth will be electing a new leader to replace Yasmine Cajuste, Sr. Kathleen Appler, DC was...
White Wings of Mercy – the Cornette and history of the Daughters of Charity
White Wings of Mercy commemorates the universal symbol of charity, a white head piece called a cornette, worn by the Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul for 279 years from the founding of the Community to its retirement in 1964. As we trace the history of the...
Australia mourns passing of Vincentian leader Tony Thornton
Tony Thornton, former National President of the St Vincent de Paul Society in Australia, died suddenly on Saturday 11 July 2015. After the words of Bl. Frederick, ‘Charity is the Samaritan who pours oil on the wounds of the traveller who has been attacked. It is the...
How do Irish Vincentians speak up for the marginalized?
How do Irish Vincentians speak up for the marginalized? John-Mark McCafferty is Head of Social Justice and Policy with the National Office of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVP). He leads and coordinates the policy and advocacy work of SVP and informs and shapes...
Where do you want to place your energy?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vowTL3P0dmg Enjoy the latest video from the Colorado Vincentian Volunteers if you are thinking about where do you want to place your energy. Their website asks... At this point in your life, do you find yourself questioning which path...