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Letter from the President General of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul for Vincentian Youth Day
Today, July 4, we celebrate the feast of Pier Giorgio Frassati, patron of the youth of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. We live at a time when the faith and the Vincentian values that we defend are more important than ever.
Vincentian Youth: United in Synodality and Strengthened in Faith
On July 4, 1925, at the age of 24, Pier Giorgio Frassati, a great young man who chose to spend his youth in service to the most needy and abandoned, returned to the embrace of the Father.
The Rosalie Projects: As if you Weren’t the Same…
The “Hope Centre” in Abuja, Nigeria, is a truly inclusive education centre for children and young adults, with or without disabilities, within a school and a Rosalie Rendu vocational training centre.
Invitation to Attend the Second Vincentian Family Convocation, Rome, 14-17 November 2024
The Vincentian Family Executive Board reminds you that you are cordially invited to our Second Vincentian Family Convocation: “Keeping the Fire Burning: Vincentian Synodality in Action” (14 – 17 November 2024 in Rome, Italy).
Selflessness of Serving
On Jan. 18, 2024, Sisters Barbara Joseph Lammers, Rosemarie Kirwan, and Brenda Gonzales all read Sister Paris Slapikas social media request for putting their skills to work amid terrible weather for the sake of others.
Alina’s Ascent
In the hills of West Khasi, amidst the greenery and winding paths lived a young girl named Alina. The eighth child of the family, Alina’s life was full of simple joys and challenges.
Seek 2024 – Catholic College Conference
During the conference, we were able to attend workshops and keynotes, as well as helped at the SVDP booth. We were blessed with this unique experience of sharing our faith with over 20,000 people.
Anticipation Builds for Sister Evelyn Hurley’s 109th Birthday Celebration
The Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, along with friends and family, are eagerly preparing for a momentous occasion on March 7, 2024 – the 109th birthday of Sister Evelyn Hurley.
Successful Strategies to Engage Black Catholic Young Adults
Recently there was a webinar discussing Black Catholic Young Adults presented by Knights of Peter Claver and Ladies Auxiliary, Archdiocese of New Orleans, Loyola Institute for Ministry, and Saint Peter Claver Foundation.
Camp Maria’s Compassion
During the first week of this new year, Camp Maria Retreat Center, a ministry of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth in Southern Maryland, became a place of respite and warmth for those who are experiencing homelessness.
Recap: North American Vincentian Family Gathering 2023
I attended the North American Vincentian Family Gathering at De Paul University, Chicago, IL this fall as a young adult delegate for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul.
Sister Paschal: A Lifetime of Small Acts of Love and Service
Sister Paschal, a remarkable woman who recently celebrated her 95th birthday, continues to exemplify the power of compassion and the profound impact of small acts of kindness.