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Editorial: We Should Not Whitewash the Lack of Human Rights
In 2010, Quatar – a country known for its violation of the most basic human rights (freedom of press, freedom of assembly, rights of women, rights of LGBTQ individuals) – was selected to host the World Cup in 2022, in a selection that was surrounded by suspicion of bribes and corruption.
Papal Blessing of “Sheltering”, a Gift to the Vincentian Family
On Wednesday 9th November, as part of the lead up to the Sixth World Day of the Poor, Pope Francis blessed “Sheltering” a sculpture depicting the plight of those suffering homelessness across the world.
Sister Romina professes perpetual vows
Sister of Charity of Cincinnati Romina Sapinoso professed perpetual vows during a Mass in the Chapel of the Immaculate Conception at the Mount St. Joseph Motherhouse.
Historic Meeting of Over 100 Branches of the Vincentian Family
For the first time, Superiors and Presidents of the more than 150 branches that make up the Vincentian Family will meet in Rome, Italy from January 8 to 12, 2020.
2020: Let’s End Homelessness
I had a tiny sliver of a glimpse into the world of sleeping rough, December 7, during the World’s Big Sleep Out, which occurred in Times Square, New York, and throughout the world.
Christmas message from Father Tomaž Mavrič
Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, C.M., president of the Executive Comitee of the Vincentian Family, recorded his annual Christmas Message during a visit to Chad, one of the poorest countries in Africa and the world, at St. John Paul II Minor Seminary Academy in Moundou.
Meeting of the National Coordinating Committee of the Vincentian Family: France
On November 25, 2019, the delegates of the National Coordinating Committee of the Vincentian Family met in the house of the Daughters of Charity (9 rue Cler de Paris).
Christmas Message from Renato Lima, General President of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Renato Lima de Oliveira, broadcasts the “Christmas Message of 2019” of the Interrnational General Council.
The Catholic Hospital that Pioneered AIDS Care
The story of St. Vincent’s Hospital, which took in low-income and homeless patients suffering from AIDS who had nowhere else to go.
An Immigrant Christmas
This is one small but very meaningful way we welcome refugees into the Buffalo community and make them feel welcome.
Homelessness and the Holy Family’s Christmas Story
As I prepare for Christmas, I cannot help but imagine how similar that night may have been to a homeless family’s experience today.
Interview with Father Bertin Sanon, Superior General of the Religious of Saint Vincent de Paul
Here we interview Father Bertin Sanon, Superior General of the Religious of Saint Vincent de Paul.