Promotor of Young Ireland, organiser of famine relief in Wicklow, co-founder of the Holy Faith Sisters, Irish speaker, pilgrim, and a mean handball player: this was John Gowan.
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XXII AIC International Assembly – Rome 2023
The next International Assembly of the International Association of Charities (AIC) will be held in Frascati, near Rome, Italy, from March 21 to 24, 2023, with the theme: “Citizens of the world, walking united in hope.”
‘Let Us Witness that God is Alive’ – The story of Mukta Gope
The story of Mukta Gope is one of unfortunate circumstances, perseverance, and compassion. About 15 years ago, Mukta...
Vincentians on the Front-line
They were caring for those persons who had been infected with the Covid-19 virus, some of whom were in very critical condition.
The documentary “Opeka” Wins the Golden Palm at the Beverly Hills Film Festival
Yesterday, Saturday, June 20, the winners of the prestigious Beverly Hills Film Festival were announced. The documentary "Opeka," about the life and work of Pedro Opeka, a missionary of the Congregation of the Mission in Madagascar, has won the Golden Palm. The...
The Ongoing Fight for Gender Equality, now with COVID-19 – Part I
In a two-part series, we highlight reports in two different hemispheres that focus on women in the COVID-infected world. Part I.
Vincentian Family’s Fight Against Poverty Continues Despite COVID-19
Even before the economic crisis was set off by the coronavirus pandemic, the International Vincentian Family has been carrying out a number of projects to help the poor.
Nuns Kick Off New Webinar Series on Fighting Sex Abuse
Sister Nuala Kenny, Sister of Charity of Halifax, has been a member of the ad hoc committee for child sexual abuse for the Canadian Catholic Bishops Conference.
Statement of the Vincentian Family in the Face of Racial Discrimination
As members of Vincentian Family, we do not want to nor should we remain impassive in the face of the discrimination that millions of people still suffer today.
Statement of the British Province of the Daughters of Charity on the death of George Floyd
Here in Great Britain the Daughters of Charity give oversight to numerous services and projects through DC SERVICES and through this body we have issued our own public statement.
Sisters of Charity Federation Prayer Service – June 14
In this time of the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic crisis and the powerful and emotional response to racism erupting in the United States, we invite you to join together in prayer for unstoppable charity.
Vincentian Family Office: Statement on Racism
Today, we can begin the process of abolishing the sin of racism and violence from our midst.
