Russia’s war on Ukraine has brought so much pain and suffering. It has resulted in a humanitarian crisis which will only get worse as winter approaches.
Conflict in Ukraine
War in Ukraine: Five Months of a Horror that Affects us All
by Vincentian Family Communications Commission | July 31, 2022 | Conflict in Ukraine, News | 0 Comments
On February 20, 2002, more than five months ago, the world watched in horror as Russia invaded the territory of Ukraine. Every day since then, we have witnessed countless acts of terror in an invasion that has been almost unanimously rejected by the international community.
Statement of the Chair and President of the Depaul Group
by Mark McGreevy | July 31, 2022 | Conflict in Ukraine, News | 0 Comments
John Darley, Chair of Trustees, and Mark McGreevy, President of the Depaul Assembly, reflect on the Depaul Group’s achievements over the past year and a half.
Introducing DePaul’s volunteer cyclists in Ukraine
by Vincentian Family Office | July 3, 2022 | Conflict in Ukraine, News | 0 Comments
It’s no secret that fuel is expensive – we are feeling it here, and the situation is no better in Ukraine.
Declaration of the Vincentian Confraternities on the Situation in Ukraine
by Vincentian Family Office | June 30, 2022 | Conflict in Ukraine, News | 0 Comments
THE VINCENTIAN CONFRATERNITIES united in the love of God to defend rights and justice, to practice loyalty and humility before God (cf. Mi 6:8) and committed to their Vincentian spirituality…
Ukraine blasts: Father Vitaliy update
by .famvin | Nov 3, 2022 | Conflict in Ukraine, News
The recent blasts across Ukraine have rocked the nation. Our staff and volunteers are safe and well, and we are continuing our work across Kyiv, Kharkiv and Odesa, delivering vital food, hygiene kits and helping to repair homes.
DePaul Launches Ukraine Winter Appeal as Perilous Temperatures Await
by Vincentian Family Office | Oct 30, 2022 | Conflict in Ukraine, News
Ukraine faces a perilous winter without urgent funds, says international homelessness charity.
A prayer in solidarity with Ukraine
by Sisters of Charity of Nazareth | Mar 18, 2022 | Conflict in Ukraine, News, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
Pope Francis, stating that his “heart is broken” invited people to pray and fast for peace in Ukraine. We take this time now to be close to the sufferings of our Ukrainian sisters and brothers.
Letter from Fr. Robert P. Maloney C.M. to the Vincentian Family in Ukraine and Surrounding Countries
by Robert P. Maloney C.M. | Mar 18, 2022 | Conflict in Ukraine, News
Fr. Robert Maloney, CM, has written this letter in solidarity with all the Ukrainian people, who are suffering from devastation and unjust invasion, encouraging the Vincentian Family in the area to make every effort to alleviate the pain of those who are suffering.
A “We” Virus?
by John Freund, CM | Mar 18, 2022 | Conflict in Ukraine, Formation, Reflections
A million refugees, no refugee camps: Poles open their homes to Ukrainians (Crux)…The headline immediately caught my attention – especially since the reality as I write has swelled to more like two million.
The Transcendence of Communication in the Context of the Invasion of Ukraine
by .famvin | Mar 17, 2022 | Conflict in Ukraine, News
Access to truthful information is fundamental in today’s world. The internet plays a vital role in the midst of the globalized society in which we live.
Vincentian Family in Slovakia Helps War Refugees
by .famvin | Mar 16, 2022 | Conflict in Ukraine, News
When war broke out in Ukraine, the Daughters of Charity from the Slovak Province went to help refugees crossing the Slovak border in Vyšne Nemecke and Ubli where people from Ukraine arrive through the town of Uzhhorod.
The Congregation of the Mission in Spain Mobilizes to Help Ukrainian Refugees
by Vincentian Family Office | Mar 16, 2022 | Conflict in Ukraine, Congregation of the Mission, News
It would be wonderful if our provinces in Europe also would be open to receiving refugees from the Ukrainian Vincentian Family who will be leaving the country or, in general, other Ukrainian refugees.
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul signs an “Appeal for Peace in Ukraine”
by .famvin | Mar 15, 2022 | Conflict in Ukraine, News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
The International Council General of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul has signed, together with other NGO partners in Geneva, a Declaration at the 49th session of the Human Rights Council.
Images of Hope: A Prolonged Farewell
by .famvin | Mar 14, 2022 | Conflict in Ukraine, News
Only those who are parents can understand the pain of a husband/father having to say goodbye to a wife and/or a child who board a train as refugees in order to travel to a safer place
Assistance for Ukraine and Prayers for Peace
by Vincentian Family Office | Mar 11, 2022 | Conflict in Ukraine, News
We continue to receive news about the activities of the members of the Vincentian Family to alleviate the situation of people suffering from the devastation of an unjust war.