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It’s Called Fairness
by Jim Claffey | June 27, 2024 | Formation, News, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 0 Comments
A three-year-old screams “It’s not fair” when she thinks her brother gets something she doesn’t. Another child cries out the same when told it’s time for bed while an older sibling stays up.
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Ukraine: Walking Alongside Those in Need
by Matthew Carter | June 24, 2024 | Conflict in Ukraine, News | 1 Comment
Depaul Ukraine’s children’s center in Odesa provides crucial psychological support and shelter to displaced children and adults, helping them cope with trauma and rebuild their lives amidst the ongoing war.
Message of Pope Francis for the Jubilee of the Congregation of the Mission
by Vincentian Family Office | June 24, 2024 | Congregation of the Mission, Featured, News | 0 Comments
A video message from Pope Francis to all the members of the Congregation of the Mission.
Ukraine: Walking Alongside Those in Need
by Matthew Carter | Jun 24, 2024 | Conflict in Ukraine, News
Depaul Ukraine’s children’s center in Odesa provides crucial psychological support and shelter to displaced children and adults, helping them cope with trauma and rebuild their lives amidst the ongoing war.
Message of Pope Francis for the Jubilee of the Congregation of the Mission
by Vincentian Family Office | Jun 24, 2024 | Congregation of the Mission, Featured, News
A video message from Pope Francis to all the members of the Congregation of the Mission.
The Rosalie Projects: Back to the future
by Inès Barnabé, DC | Jun 23, 2024 | Daughters of Charity, News
The aim of the “Back to the Future” project was to finance a 3-day retreat at the Carmel de Mazille for 13 people from modest backgrounds who are members of the Le PAS association.
World Refugee Day 2024: a Day of Reflection on the Plight of Refugees
by .famvin | Jun 21, 2024 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
The definition of refugee also includes stateless persons, returnees, asylum seekers and internally displaced persons (within their own country).
From Darkness to Dawn: Britt’s Journey to Recovery and Renewal
by Tony Nochim | Jun 20, 2024 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
After overcoming a tumultuous past of abuse, addiction, and homelessness, Britt has found new purpose and stability through supportive housing and personal transformation.
Ladies of Charity of Calvert County Host Mobile Health Unit and Provide Fresh Produce for Those in Need
by .famvin | Jun 20, 2024 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, News
It was a productive day for the Ladies of Charity volunteers (of Calvert County, Maryland), bolstered by the addition of two new, energetic members from DeMatha High School.
Sister Dorothy Moore, CSM, received an Honorary Doctorate from St. Francis Xavier University
by .famvin | Jun 17, 2024 | News, Sisters of Charity
Sister Dorothy Moore, CSM, received an Honorary Doctorate from St. Francis Xavier University at the Spring Convocation ceremony on May 5th, 2024.
The Rosalie Projects: Coffee Break
by Danièle Kogel, DC | Jun 16, 2024 | Daughters of Charity, News
The “Coffee Break” project at Saint Merri parish provides a welcome and a daily breakfast to vulnerable people.
The Mission of the Vincentian Family in Ukraine: Hope and Resilience in a Time of War
by .famvin | Jun 16, 2024 | Conflict in Ukraine, News
In Ukraine, we are living through the third year of war. During the first year, people experienced a desire to help, and the confidence that the conflict would soon end. However, as time has passed, the situation has changed: now a terrifying insecurity creeps into our daily lives, constantly accompanying us.
A Mother and Daughter Start a new Life at St. Vincent in Louisville (USA)
by Tony Nochim | Jun 15, 2024 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Despite facing a marital separation, eviction, double kidney failure, job loss, and the pandemic, Demishia and her daughter Kira found stability and hope through St. Vincent de Paul’s supportive housing and community services.
Ladies of Charity at St. John’s University Support SSND Educational Center
by .famvin | Jun 13, 2024 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, News
On June 5, the SSND Educational Center in Woodhaven, Queens NY held a ceremony to celebrate the accomplishments of 100 women, and the faculty who accompanied them, in achieving various levels of English speaking and writing skills, math and civics.