Housing is the cornerstone on which people build their lives. Without access to suitable housing, essential dimensions of life become exceedingly difficult.
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Migration and The First International Migration Review Forum
by Pattie Hughes, SSVP | May 5, 2022 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 0 Comments
There are approximately 281 million international migrants worldwide.
Collaboration to Respond to the Crisis in Ukraine
by Fr. Stephen Monaghan, CM | May 2, 2022 | Conflict in Ukraine, Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
Here is a little example of how the Vincentian Family has worked together in a collaborative way to respond to the crisis in Ukraine.
“War has no weekends”: Interview with Zuzana, Humanitarian Coordinator, Depaul Slovakia
by Ruby Wright | May 2, 2022 | Conflict in Ukraine, News | 1 Comment
As soon Ukraine was invaded, Depaul Slovakia started transporting humanitarian aid across the Slovakian border into Ukraine, the first organisation to do so.
A Daughter of Charity: The Oldest Living Person in the World
by Celestino Fernández, C. M. | May 1, 2022 | Daughters of Charity, News | 3 Comments
At times we find curious and journalistically attractive news. Here is such an item: a Daughter of Charity is right now the longest-living person in the world.
First Pilgrimage of Vincentian Youth in Brazil
by Vincentian Family Office | Oct 3, 2022 | News, Vincentian Family
The Sanctuary Caraça received six branches of the Vincentian Family for an historical meeting.
The Daughters of Charity respond to homelessness affecting children in the streets of Kitale (Kenya)
by Vincentian Family Office | Oct 2, 2022 | News
Each year, on 10th October, World Homeless Day is marked to educate people across the world about homelessness issues, and to reflect on how homelessness can affect people of all countries, paths of life and ages, especially children.
UN General Assembly Features Five Summits
by Margaret O'Dwyer | Sep 19, 2019 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
The General Assembly is a time in which all 193 member states meet to address prominent global issues. This year’s Assembly is unique in that it also features five summits.
We Look Forward to Receiving your Composition for the Vincentian Song Festival!
by Vincentian Family Office | Sep 18, 2019 | Announcements, News, Vincentian Family
The Vincentian Song Festival is on its way! We have already begun to receive songs. Yours is missing!
The Beautiful Prayer of Pope Francis for the Workers of Akamasoa
by Andrés Felipe Rojas Saavedra, CM | Sep 17, 2019 | News
The Pope met the workers of Akamasoa, the “City of Friendship,” and prayed for them all.
175 Years of the Congregation of Brothers of Our Lady, Mother of Mercy Celebrated Worldwide
by Javier F. Chento | Sep 16, 2019 | Brothers CMM, News
The 175-year Jubilee of the Congregation of Brothers of Our Lady, Mother of Mercy (CMM) was celebrated with various activities.
“I’ve called you friends…” (Jn 15:15): at “The Charity” of Turin, We Call Ourselves Friends
by Vincentian Family Office | Sep 16, 2019 | News
In Turin, there is a small Vincentian Center “for and with” the homeless…”Saint Louise House.” It is also called simply “Charity.”
Spreading the Word About the “13 Houses” Among Vincentians in Brazil
by Javier F. Chento | Sep 15, 2019 | News, Vincentian Family
Ada Ferreira, the volunteer ambassador from Brazil, hasn’t missed a chance to encourage Vincentians to join the Alliance and the “13 Houses” Campaign.
Campus Ministers Serve St. John’s Students
by Emily McIntyre, St. John's University | Sep 15, 2019 | News
St. John’s University relies on campus ministers to help more than 33,000 students cope with homesickness, separation from parents, and their faith.
Niagara University Schedules Events to Celebrate Vincentian Heritage Week
by Lisa McMahon, Niagara University | Sep 14, 2019 | News
Niagara University has scheduled a full slate of events to celebrate its rich history of education and service in the spirit of St. Vincent de Paul. “A Heightened Sense of Purpose” is the theme of this year’s Vincentian Heritage Week, which will take place Sept. 21-29, 2019.
Greeting of Pope Francis During his Visit to Akamasoa
by Elena Grazini | Sep 14, 2019 | News
During the Apostolic Journey to Mozambique, Madagascar and Mauritius, the Holy Father Francis visited the City of Friendship, Akamasoa.