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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.
25 Mentions of Mary by Saint Vincent (Presentation)
In this presentation, explore 25 references by Saint Vincent de Paul regarding the Virgin Mary, highlighting her purity, self-giving, joy in the Incarnation, and role as a model of perseverance.
On August 7, We Celebrate the Feast of Blessed Edmund Bojanowski
Blessed Edmund Bojanowski was a Polish layman whose life combined deep faith, cultural engagement, and tireless service to the poor, especially children, leading to the foundation of four religious congregations and a lasting legacy of mercy.
Called in Weakness, Chosen in Grace: The Biography of Father Antoine-Hippolyte Nicolle, CM (Part 4)
In his final years, Fr. Nicolle continued his spiritual work in Albi and Montolieu, guiding others despite declining health. He died in 1890, leaving a legacy of prayer, sacrifice, and deep devotion to Christ’s agony.
The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul: History and Mission
Founded in 1833 in Paris by university students, the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul is a global Catholic organization that aids the needy and promotes social justice in over 150 countries.
Vincentian Churches Around the World 1 – Cathedral of Saint Vincent de Paul and Saint Olivia
Standing on Place de l’Indépendance, near the intersection of Avenue Habib Bourguiba and Avenue de France, the Cathedral of Saint Vincent de Paul and Saint Olivia is one of the most prominent Christian buildings in North Africa. It is the active cathedral of the Archdiocese of Tunis, serving both as a place of worship and as a visible sign of the country’s small but internationally diverse Catholic community.
Contemplation: As the Deer Seeks Water
Our vocation as Vincentians is a simple one; it is “to follow Christ through service to those in need and so bear witness to His compassionate and liberating love.” Our vocation leads us to “journey together towards holiness” which is “perfect union with Christ and the perfection of love.” We seek to do these things by “visiting and dedicating [ourselves] to the poor,” “attending the meeting of the Conference,” and “a life of prayer and reflection.” All this we do “for love alone.”
A Vincentian Minute: A Vincentian Living a Liturgical Life 08
In this series, Fr. Rooney extends the Sunday experience by looking at how we practically live a liturgically informed life. This week: Asking God “Stir up within me as a baptized person the gifts you’ve already given me.”
On August 2, We Celebrate the Feast of Blessed Ceferino Giménez Malla
The life and martyrdom of Blessed Ceferino Giménez Malla offer the Church—and the world—a radiant example of holiness born at the margins. He was poor, he was Roma, he was uneducated, and he was faithful.