That’s exactly the genius of St. Vincent! He created a system of helping the poor or organized charity rather than individual charity work. St. Vincent de Paul National Awards recognize those who walk in these footsteps.
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Celebrating 150 years – Sisters of Charity of New Jersey
Who are the Sisters of Charity of New Jersey and what have they done over 150 years? Click this link to see fine video presentation of their history. The history of the Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth, who are sometimes referred to as the "New Jersey Sisters of...
Why I became a Sister
For everyone who wondered how women today would answer the question"Why I became a Sister?" Sisters Laura Coughlin, Lindena Brace, and Mary Elizabeth Lawrence tell their vocation stories in a simple straight-forward manner. Spotted on the YouTube account of the...
Systemic Change Workshop – Day 5
These last 2 days of our workshop will be dedicated to train the trainors and an important consideration in systemic change explained to us was about Fund-raising. Jim Claffey beautifully stressed that it is a ministry
Judging those who are poor
Judging those who are poor! Websites abound with discussions that imply judgments about those who are poor. What is Vincent’s perspective on judging those who are poor.
Vincentian Marian Youth Anniversary
Vincentian Marian Youth International President Yasmine Cajuste sent the following on the occasion the 184th Anniversary of our association July 18. Dear Member of the VMY: Walk with us as we deepen our faith! Once again the Vincentian Marian Youth Association...
Systemic Change Day 4 – Immersion
Today was Immersion Day for participants in the Systemic Change workshop in the Philippines– a special time of encounter with the community members of the Southville Relocation Site in Cabuyao, Laguna, a place which has become very much a vital part of Adamson...
Frederic Ozanam – “Pay it Forward”
” Emmanuel and Sr. Rosalie BELIEVED, GUIDED and ENCOURAGED me to serve the poor. I encourage you to do the same with youth and young adults in your parish.” The more I learn of Frederick the more I realize he also challenges me to “pay it forward”!
Celebrate Hope in Action – Vincent dePaul Society
The Atlanta Council of the St. Vincent dePaul Society invites you to “Celebrate Hope in Action” at its 2014 National Meeting. Archbishop Wilton Gregory and the Mayor of Atlanta add their specific words of welcome to this video highlighting Atlanta.
Systemic Change Day 3 – Essentials
The 3rd day for the Systemic Change Philippines Workshop “Systems Thinking in a Nutshell” and “Essential Elements of Systemic Change” followed by examples from around the world and at home in the Philippines.
