The United Nations in Geneva has been for more than 75 years a center of multilateralism, working for peace, the rights and well-being of “men, women and children everywhere.”
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And the word of the day is….
by Jim Claffey | July 21, 2022 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 0 Comments
Look again at the photo, the 17 Sustainable Development Goals, the heart of the United Nation’s Agenda for People, Prosperity and the Planet. All 193 Member States committed to this 2030 agenda and to leave no one behind in the process.
“Reborn to Hope” Project – Vincentian Marian Youth (VMY)
by Vincentian Family Office | July 18, 2022 | News, Vincentian Marian Youth | 0 Comments
Vincentian Marian Youth (VMY) is an association of lay young men and women, whose objective is to awaken consciences about the value and needs of other human beings, especially those men and women who are poor.
Brasilia’s Future Cardinal Praises the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul’s Charitable Activity
by Vincentian Family Office | July 18, 2022 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
On July 7, Renato Lima, President General of the SSVP, was kindly received in audience by the Archbishop of Brasilia, Paulo Cezar Costa, who will be appointed Cardinal on August 27.
183rd Anniversary of the International General Council of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul
by Vincentian Family Office | July 17, 2022 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
On July 21st, 2022, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SSVP) enthusiastically celebrates the 183rd anniversary of the founding of the International General Council
25th Anniversary of Hogar “San Ramón” in Puerto Cortés (Honduras)
by Iván Juarros, C.M. | Feb 20, 2023 | News
Each day at San Ramón Home is an adventure. The children are full of surprises.
A Roof for Tomorrow
by .famvin | Feb 19, 2023 | Daughters of Charity, News
In Pacoti, in the north-east of Brazil (the state of Ceará), the Daughters of Charity run the Maria Imaculada Institute where 380 children from very low-income families are taken in.
30 Years of Depaul
by .famvin | Jan 5, 2020 | News
Depaul International is marking its 30th anniversary of starting its mission to end homelessness in the UK and across the world.
The Pope Video • Promotion of World Peace
by .famvin | Jan 4, 2020 | Church, Formation, Reflections
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: Promotion of World Peace.
Forum in Rome: “Toward a More Inclusive Society”
by Isabelle Chaperon | Jan 2, 2020 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, News
More than a hundred representatives participated in the International Forum of Catholic-inspired NGOs in Rome (December 5-7, 2019).
Looking Ahead to 2020 and Launch of UN75
by | Jan 2, 2020 | News, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
To mark its 75th anniversary in 2020, the United Nations will launch the biggest-ever global conversation on the role of global cooperation in building the future.
The “Santa Rosa” boarding school in Moro (Peru)
by Vincentian Family Office | Dec 30, 2019 | News
A few weeks ago, another anniversary of the creation of SANTA ROSA BOARDING SCHOOL — located in the district of Moro, Peru — was celebrated with great joy.
Christmas: Giving Back the Gift of Sight in Ethiopia
by .famvin | Dec 28, 2019 | News
The Daughters of Charity have given a new lease of life to some Ethiopians who had become ‘legally blind’ because of cataracts.
Vincentian Brings Preaching Expertise to LA’s Future Priests
by R.W. Dellinger, Angelus News | Dec 28, 2019 | News
When it comes to giving homilies, you might call Father Jeffrey Harvey, CM, something of an expert.
Historic Meeting of Over 100 Branches of the Vincentian Family
by John Freund, CM | Dec 27, 2019 | Formation, News
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
by Margaret O'Dwyer | Dec 26, 2019 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
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.