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Embracing Faith and Service: Michael Acaldo’s Journey with the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (podcast)
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul USA’s CEO Michael Acaldo was recently featured on the weekly podcast “Yes Catholic.”
Empowering Communities Through Education: Sr. Jacinta Prunty’s Mission in South Sudan
Sr. Jacinta Prunty, an Irish nun, has significantly advanced women’s rights and teacher training in South Sudan through her work at the Solidarity with South Sudan Teacher Training College. Her efforts have helped increase female enrollment and empower women by challenging cultural barriers and providing leadership opportunities.
The Hidden Struggles of Homelessness and Violence in Wartime Ukraine
The ongoing war in Ukraine has led to a sharp rise in homelessness, with nearly a quarter of rough sleepers being displaced individuals, many of whom face violence daily, especially women who are particularly vulnerable. Despite the urgent need for support, access to mental health services and shelters is severely limited, highlighting the necessity for targeted interventions and collaboration to address these issues.
Ladies of Charity: A Labor of Love (video)
The video created by Catholic Charities of Western New York (CCWNY) highlights the Ladies of Charity association in the Diocese of Buffalo, aiming to promote the organization and recruit new members by showcasing their community service and faith-based initiatives.
The Pope Video • For Pilgrims of Hope
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: For Pilgrims of Hope
Multi-Stakeholder Engagement: A Governance Approach Whose Time Has Come
Working on a variety of important issues through UN NGO committees has taught me several critical lessons, the most instructive of which is how addressing problems from a multi-stakeholder perspective can yield more positive outcomes. Why is this, and how is it particularly Vincentian?
Students Follow in Vincent’s Footsteps by Serving those in Need
Students from area schools and groups sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth participated in ministry projects at their Motherhouse in Convent Station, New Jersey, on Saint Vincent de Paul’s Feast Day.
The Rosalie Projects: My Village at the End of the World
In western Mauritania, a community of Daughters of Charity lives in Atar, deep in the desert. The sisters are devoted to the education of children and the formation and integration of young people and women. The population lacks everything.
Akamasoa Argentina: Building a Path of Dignity and Hope
Akamasoa Argentina is an NGO inspired by the model of the Akamasoa community in Madagascar, established by Father Pedro Opeka, an Argentine missionary of the Congregation of the Mission, who has dedicated his life to transforming one of the poorest areas of Madagascar.
The Rosalie Projects: Everything will be better now
Thanks to your support, the sisters have been able to set up a care and awareness programme, mainly for people affected by chronic and degenerative diseases.
An Urgent Crisis Requiring Global Unity
Every year, climate discussions at the UN grow more urgent as temperatures rise, extreme weather worsens, and vulnerable communities suffer disproportionately.
Taking Care of Elderly People and Indigenous Families in Taiwan
Founded in 2003 to support vulnerable women in the city of Taitung, AIC Taiwan has since spread its activities in the south-east of the country, to Donghe and Haiduan Townships and the Changbin Area.