Mary Angela Truszkowska joined the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, where she began her work with the poor, especially the sick and the destitute. It was through this organization that she found her calling: dedicating her life to serving the vulnerable, particularly orphans and abandoned elderly people.
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The Family Success Center of Louisville (USA) Celebrates 10 Years
by .famvin | September 25, 2024 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
Zaire Royster, an incoming sophomore at W.E.B. DuBois Academy, reminisced about his time as an elementary student at the Family Success Center (FSC), located at 1015 S Preston St, Louisville, KY 40203, USA.
Oxfam Intermon’s September 2024 Report: A Call for Global Justice and Action
Louise de Marillac Vincentian Foundation (Cali, Colombia): A Legacy of Commitment and Service #famvin2024
by .famvin | September 24, 2024 | Famvin 2024, News | 0 Comments
The Louise de Marillac Vincentian Foundation, a non-profit institution with a deep humanitarian and Christian vocation, has been a fundamental pillar in the assistance and integral promotion of the most vulnerable people, especially the elderly poor, in Colombia.
Loaves and Fishes
Monsignor Vicente Bokalič Iglic CM to be Made Cardinal by Pope Francis on December 8
by Vincentian Family Office | Oct 9, 2024 | Congregation of the Mission, News
The soon-to-be cardinal is known for his closeness to vulnerable communities and his commitment to Gospel values. During his episcopacy, he has worked tirelessly for social justice, the defense of human rights, and the formation of new generations of priests and committed laypeople.
Lebanon – The Tragic Consequences of the Bombings
by .famvin | Oct 7, 2024 | News, Sisters of Charity
A testimony by Sister Mirna, explaining the critical situation facing the Sisters of Charity of St. Jean Antide Thouret in Lebanon, who, despite Israeli bombardment, fear and widespread devastation, have decided to stay with the people and protect their homes and schools, while facing a growing humanitarian crisis.
The Rosalie Projects: When all you have are chickens
by Martha Ali, DC | Jul 14, 2024 | Daughters of Charity, News
In 2019, in Benin City, Nigeria, the Daughters of Charity of Saint Vincent de Paul created the "Lindalva Inclusive School" to offer children with and without disabilities a good education. With the help of the Rosalie Project, pupils are provided with a meal twice a...
The Heart of a Vincentian 01 #famvin2024
by .famvin | Jul 14, 2024 | Famvin 2024, News
Paulinah Antwi is the former National President of SSVP in Botswana. Since last year, Paulinah has been doing formation for the Miraculous Medal Association and the Vincentian Marian Youth. With her, we begin a series. “The Heart of a Vincentian - Coming Soon November...
Cardinal Michael Czerny SJ will be Addressing the Second Convocation of the Vincentian Family in Rome, November 14-17 #famvin2024
by Joseph Agostino, CM | Jul 13, 2024 | Famvin 2024, Featured, News
On Friday morning, November 14, Michael Cardinal Czerny, S.J., Prefect of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development, will be addressing our gathering.
Webinar: “Understanding Sustainable Development Goals” (SDGs)
by .famvin | Jul 12, 2024 | News
We invite you to participate in our upcoming webinar “Understanding the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)”, on July 25 at 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM (UTC+1).
Food and Education for Children Affected by HIV/AIDS
by .famvin | Jul 11, 2024 | Daughters of Charity, News
The Daughters of Charity have been serving the people in the Masanga area of Tanzania since 2007, providing food and schooling to poor children whose parents are living with HIV/AIDs and to orphans who lost their parents due to HIV/AIDs.
The Heart of a Leader – Sr. Eileen Haynes, SCL #Famvin2024
by .famvin | Jul 10, 2024 | Famvin 2024, News
Sister Eileen Haynes, Sister of Charity of Leavenworth (SCL), Kansas, United States, and member of the Executive Board of the Vincentian Family, talks to us about her commitment to the poor, her vision and her hopes.
A Vietnam Veteran finds what he needs at Waypoint
by .famvin | Jul 8, 2024 | News
Waypoint, which was renovated and made available to homeless male or female Veterans last October, has 24 single-room occupancy units (SRO).
The Rosalie Projects: Heal the Living
by Alimnu Emerechi, DC | Jul 7, 2024 | Daughters of Charity, News
In Nigeria, people with disabilities are frequently victims of prejudice and exclusion. At Saint Louise’s House, the Daughters of Charity make every effort to provide them with agricultural training with a view to their inclusion. They took advantage of the...
Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, C.M. Invites You To the Famvin 2024 Convocation in Rome This November
by .famvin | Jul 6, 2024 | Famvin 2024, News
Dear Vincentian Family Movement, this is an invitation addressed to each of you! Let’s listen to what Father Tomaž Mavrič, CM has to tell us!