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From Hidden Homelessness to the House of Commons: Jack’s Role as a Voice for Change at Depaul UK
Jack, once facing hidden homelessness and personal struggles, is now a confident advocate helping shape Depaul UK’s services. His journey led to a powerful speech at the House of Commons, speaking up for young, often overlooked, people like himself.
End of an Era, Yet a New Dawn: The Sisters of Charity of Nazareth Say Farewell to Memphis
After 141 years in Memphis, the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth have ended their ministry in the city with the departure of Sister Trudy Foster. Their legacy lives on through the new Sister Trudy Montessori School and the countless lives they touched.
Testimonials from the Missions: Sister María José, DC, missionary in Tunisia
Sister Maria José, Daughter of Charity, shares her experience as a missionary in Tunisia, where she accompanies single women and immigrants in vulnerable situations. Through her testimony, she reveals the social, cultural and climatic challenges of the country, as well as the hope that arises from silent and committed service.
“Beyond the Material: The Urgency of Evangelizing and Accompanying in Charity”
In an interview published in the Spanish newspaper “El Debate,” Juan Manuel Buergo, international president of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul, reflects on the major challenges facing Catholic aid organizations today, especially in light of the risk of secularization and the loss of Christian identity.
Marlou Absil’s Testimony: Her Experience at the Second Convocation of the Vincentian Family
Marlou Absil from the Netherlands shares with gratitude and enthusiasm her experience at the Second Convocation of the Vincentian Family, held in November 2024 in Rome.
Pope Leo XIV Appoints Jacek Piotr Tendej, C.M., as New Bishop for Alotau–Sideia, Papua New Guinea
Pope Leo XIV has appointed Fr. Jacek Piotr Tendej, C.M., as Bishop of Alotau–Sideia in Papua New Guinea, succeeding Bishop Rolando Santos, C.M. A seasoned educator and missionary, Tendej brings years of formation experience to this culturally diverse diocese.
The Vincentian Indigenous Confraternity Stands in Solidarity with the Indigenous Peoples of Panama
Indigenous communities in Panama face violent repression for protesting extractivist policies like the Cobre Panamá project. The Vincentian Indigenous Confraternity calls for an end to the violence and respect for Indigenous rights.
The Scandal of Excess: Luxury, Indifference, and the Forgotten Poor
A growing divide between wealth and suffering mirrors past eras of decadence that ended in collapse, revealing a moral and spiritual crisis. Grounded in the Gospel and Vincentian tradition, the call is to stand with the poor, confront injustice, and resist systems that glorify excess while ignoring human dignity.
Water, Education and Dignity: a Story From Rural Cambodia
In many remote rural villages in Cambodia, access to clean water remains a daily struggle. Despite national progress in water and sanitation, entire communities still rely on unsafe sources such as ponds or shallow wells, and many face health challenges linked directly to poor water quality.
No to Corruption!
Floribert Bwana Chui, a young Congolese customs official, was martyred in 2007 for refusing bribes and standing against widespread corruption. His faith-driven integrity made him a symbol of justice and led to his beatification in 2025.
Testimonials from the Missions: Sister Mª Jesús, DC, missionary in Senegal
Sister Mª Jesús, DC, shares her missionary experience in Senegal, where she lives among the poorest people with simplicity, closeness and dedication, responding to their needs in health, education and inclusion. Her testimony reflects how the Vincentian charism is incarnated in everyday life.
The Rosalie Projects: The Adventures of a Navigator
The “Defenders of Life” project is much more than just an educational initiative. It’s a mission carried out by educators, associations and the children themselves, to learn to know each other, to respect each other, and above all to say no to all forms of exploitation, especially the sexual exploitation of children and teenagers.