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Vincentian Churches Around the World 3 – Blessed Frédéric Ozanam Parish in Jundiaí
In the Parque do Colégio neighborhood of Jundiaí, in the Brazilian state of São Paulo, the Parish Church of Blessed Frédéric Ozanam stands as a particularly meaningful expression of lay Vincentian spirituality. It is not simply a church named after the principal founder of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. Its own history grew from a community already shaped by the Vincentian tradition of faith, fellowship, and service.
Contemplation: You Have to Believe
“It is not enough to be convinced,” Bl. Frédéric wrote to a friend. “You have to believe.” A bright intellect from a very young age, Frédéric had gone through his own period of doubt in his faith as he absorbed so many great accomplishments of reason and science in his studies. Many of the youth around him were falling away from the church, and perhaps there was an element of peer pressure helping to sow Frédéric’s doubts.
A Vincentian Minute: A Vincentian Living a Liturgical Life 10
In this series, Fr. Rooney extends the Sunday experience by looking at how we practically live a liturgically informed life. This week: When God places Vincentians into someone’s life, God is saying, “You can be faithful and you can trust in me.”
What Does It Mean to Be Homeless in Wartime?
Homelessness is often imagined as sleeping on a sidewalk. In wartime Ukraine, however, the reality is far broader: people may be living in shelters, abandoned buildings, temporary rooms, or the homes of relatives without possessing a safe and stable place of their own.
On August 15, We Commemorate the Martyrdom—Dies Natalis—of Blessed Luis Belda y Soriano de Montoya, a Member of the SSVP
A jurist, husband, father, member of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, and active lay apostle, Luis Belda made faith a concrete way of serving people in need and participating in society. His life, cut short amid the violence of the summer of 1936, culminated in a witness of fidelity, forgiveness, and Christian hope.
Reflection On Visiting Châtillon, Birthplace of the Ladies of Charity
In this video, Tom Judge of DePaul University reflects on his visit to Châtillon, the birthplace of the Ladies of Charity (AIC).
Called in Weakness, Chosen in Grace: The Biography of Father Antoine-Hippolyte Nicolle, CM (Part 5 and Last)
After Fr. Nicolle’s death, the Archconfraternity flourished, with many miracles and conversions linked to the Holy Agony medal and Chaplet. His legacy endures through those who continue his mission of consoling Christ and guiding souls to Him.
The Brothers of Our Lady Mother of Mercy: A Journey of Compassion, Service, and Community
The Brothers of Our Lady Mother of Mercy (CMM) are a religious congregation founded in the 19th century, dedicated to living out God’s mercy through education, social care, and community service, inspired by the examples of Jesus, Mary, and St. Vincent de Paul.
Vincentian Churches Around the World 2 – The Sisters of Charity’s Motherhouse Chapel in Besançon
In the historic center of Besançon, the chapel of the Sisters of Charity of Saint Jeanne-Antide Thouret preserves the memory of a religious family born amid one of the most turbulent periods in French history.
Contemplation: As True as That We Are Here
For St. Vincent de Paul, awareness of God’s presence shaped every moment of life. He recognized God in time, creation, prayer, daily duties, and above all in the poor. Remembering God’s constant presence fostered gratitude, attentiveness, and openness to grace, leading him and his followers to serve others as a direct encounter with Jesus Christ.
A Vincentian Minute: A Vincentian Living a Liturgical Life 09
In this series, Fr. Rooney extends the Sunday experience by looking at how we practically live a liturgically informed life. This week: responding to the Eucharist and cultivating the virtue of zeal for the salvation of souls.
Ukraine’s Hidden Homelessness Crisis: What the Numbers Reveal
Official statistics capture only a fraction of homelessness in wartime Ukraine. A major new study by Depaul Ukraine suggests that tens of thousands of people remain uncounted—and that the true crisis may be far larger than existing records indicate.