"You don't have to be a communist to stand up for the poor" So writes John Falzon, Chief Executive Officer of the St Vincent Paul Society National Council of Australia. In a piece for EurekaStreet he continues "Helder Camara, the Archbishop of Recife in Brazil,...
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Formation Friday – Vincentians using technology
"A picture is worth a thousand words!" This week's exploration of the resources of VinFormation focuses not on theory but on practice. What are some of the creative ways Vincentians are already using technology? A campus-wide Vincentian-themed treasure hunt...
Ladies of Charity – National Poverty Summit
Gayle Johnson, President AIC-LCUSA writes, "The Ladies of Charity USA will participate in the Third National Poverty Summit in Washington, D.C. on April 2nd. The meeting is being webcast to those interested. The details follow. You are invited to be a participant...
17,000 Daughters of Charity make a “wave”
I never thought of 17,000 Daughters making an international "wave" until I read Sr. Amanda Kerns recent post on Drink Deeply, My daughter. Nor did I realize that on average there are 208 Daughters in some 80 plus countries on five continents! Thanks Amanda! Today,...
The Enchanting Power of the AIC (LCUSA)
As part of the preparations for the 400th anniversary of their founding by Vincent the AIC offers this prayer service, which asks St. Louise to intercede on behalf of every AIC volunteer throughout the world in their service with the poor. Opening and closing of the...
Vincentian Lay Missionaries left their heart in Kenya
It never ends for two Vincentian Lay Missionaries - Matt & Liz Astridge 2012 Vincentian Lay Missionaries. They may be back in the United States raising their first child but obviously a significant part of their hearts in still in Kenya. Visit their Good Friends...
NCR celebrates a Sister of Charity of NY
"Sister's legacy includes 43 years of mission medical care" writes the NCR. “Heaven has gained another saint, right up there with Mother Teresa of Calcutta.” – Father Mike Savelesky Large crowds of native people, two funeral Masses, continuous rosaries, and a two-mile...
Death with Dignity for the poor
The headline is probably addressing a different problem than many expected... Funeral Poverty We can ensure everyone gets the chance to die with dignity - without facing debt and poverty, Click here to learn more about funeral poverty. Challenge Dignity Funerals (A...
Ambiguity – Being credible and the common good
Digital artist Sr. Ellen LaCapria, D.C. offers a visual aid to enter into contemplation about ambiguity. This image arose from her reflection on #65 in Pope Francis’ Gospel of Joy and is the fourth installment of her weekly artistic variations on her community seal....
March 25 in the Vincentian Family
So much happens on March 25 beginning with the Annunciation.
