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Ludovico Coccapani was a dedicated Italian layman, teacher, and member of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul who devoted his life to serving the poor through education, charity, and Gospel-centered action. Deeply rooted in Franciscan spirituality and Vincentian virtues, he was declared Venerable by Pope Francis in 2018 for his heroic Christian witness as a lay apostle.
Founded by Vincentian missionary Father Paul Hendrikus Janssen, C.M., PERKASIH brings together Indonesian volunteers, professionals, and benefactors in support of ALMA and the Bhakti Luhur Foundation, serving people with disabilities and others facing poverty, abandonment, illness, or exclusion.
Blessed Federico Albert, a 19th-century Italian priest, devoted his life to serving the poor with humility, founding the Albertine Sisters and choosing faithful presence over prestige. His legacy shines as a quiet yet powerful witness to everyday holiness rooted in love, service, and deep trust in God.
Founded in 1963 to serve a rapidly growing Catholic population, Saint Louise de Marillac Parish moved from improvised worship spaces to a nationally recognized church consecrated in 1973. Its modern architecture and active community life give visible form to the Vincentian values associated with its patroness: faith, practical charity, formation, and service.
When the neighbor calls, we hear the voice of Christ. When go to visit him, we see the face of Christ. When we pray with the neighbor, together in His name, we feel the presence of Christ. When we feed Him, we are grateful. When we help Him, we feel God’s joyful grace. But when the neighbor calls a second time, a third time, a fourth or fifth time, do we always respond with the same love and gratitude?
In this series, Fr. Rooney extends the Sunday experience by looking at how we practically live a liturgically informed life. This week: Ozanam’s concept of the “natural wage” was central to his vision of social justice.
After presenting the challenges of technological power, the contrast between Babel and Jerusalem, and the need to build for the common good, the Pope gathers his vision into one essential appeal: in the era of artificial intelligence, we must remain profoundly human.
Seven out of ten Ukrainians surveyed associate homelessness with addiction. Yet most people experiencing homelessness in the study reported never having had an alcohol or drug dependency. The evidence reveals a more complex relationship in which addiction may precede housing loss, develop after it, or become intertwined with trauma, isolation, and prolonged life without a home.
St. Vincent de Paul was named Patron Saint of Charitable Associations by Pope Leo XIII in 1885, recognizing his profound impact on Catholic charity and his enduring example of organized, compassionate service to the poor. His legacy continues to inspire countless charitable works worldwide, embodying a model of Christian love in action that unites prayer, humility, and practical aid to those in need.
