The Congregation of the Mission in Brazil went on pilgrimage to the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Conception Aparecida, March 28-30, 2025, to thank God the Father, through Mother Aparecida, for the 400th anniversary of the establishment of the Congregation of the Mission.
Sister Lucica helps us open our hearts to young people, the elderly, families, men and women in serious existential hardship, in response to the appeal of the bishop of Timișoara, a diocese on the borders with Serbia and Hungary.
The diocesan process for the beatification of the Servant of God Janez Strašek, C.M. was concluded in Zagreb. The final session saw the moving participation of the Vincentian Family, gathered to pay homage to this witness of charity and fidelity to the Gospel.
The third day of the Vincentian Family Gathering, held on November 16, was marked by moments of deep spirituality, reflection, and commitment to the causes that are at the heart of the Vincentian charism.
The second day of the Second Vincentian Family Convocation, held on November 15, was marked by a spirit of unity and diversity that was reflected in every moment; an opportunity to delve deeper into the legacy of St. Vincent de Paul and to reflect on the theme “The Cry of the Earth and the Poor.”
On November 14, 2024, the Ghione Theater in Rome was filled with joy and camaraderie as over 300 members from five continents came together for the opening of the Second International Convocation of the Vincentian Family.
“The Heart of a Vincentian – Coming Soon November 2024” by Mark Choonara, Chief Executive Officer, Daughters of Charity Services.
This November, Rome welcomes attendees of the Second Vincentian Family Convocation for a meaningful event dedicated to fellowship and the mission of service. Participants will join sessions focused on synodality, strengthening community ties and social justice, with a notable celebration with Pope Francis.
Local Daughters of Charity in Mbandaka, Congo ensure prisoners receive nutrition, medications, toiletries, and spiritual care. The Sisters also provide ongoing education opportunities in languages (Lingala & French), math and religion.
The National Assembly of MISEVI Mexico, held in Xochimilco, Mexico City, brought together over 24 members from different regions of the country to strengthen their commitment to evangelization and Vincentian spirituality. During the gathering, participants reflected on the mission of the laity, synodality, vocation as a call to serve, and the legacy of St. Vincent de Paul as an inspiration for building a more just world.
The community orchard project in Yaoundé, set up by 15 AIC volunteers as well as volunteer agricultural engineers and technicians, consists in creating and maintaining a nursery of 2,000 fruit trees (avocado, plum, orange and mandarin).
“The Heart of a Vincentian – Coming Soon November 2024” by Sister M. Katharina Mock, Superioress General of the Sisters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul in Paderborn.
