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Highlights of Recent Federal Activity In Support of Those We Serve
The Ladies of Charity of the United States of America Advocacy Committee highlights some federal actions that have occurred during the past six months that are in support of women, children, the elderly, disadvantaged and disabled.
Ukraine 9 months on: “Amongst the atrocities, we see such compassion”
Nine long months have passed since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine and still the conflict shows no sign of abating.
Workshop on Trafficking in Persons in Costa Rica
On April 6 and 7, 2019, the Vincentian Family of Costa Rica lived with great enthusiasm the “Workshop on Trafficking in Persons.”
A Voice From Ireland, UK & Europe: Climate Change? Do You Want To Scream Too? What Can We Do?
“I felt as if a vast endless scream passed through nature” Edvard Munch This copy – one of four iconic paintings by Norwegian, Edvard Munch 1893, is known commonly as The Scream – the disturbing image’s complete title is The Great Scream in Nature. Munch inserted his...
Visit to Nicaragua of the Sons of Saint Louise de Marillac of Costa Rica
In anticipation of the Feast of St. Louise de Marillac, which we celebrated on May 9, my colleague Carlos Rivera and myself were given the task of seeking and interacting with the members of the Vincentian Family in Nicaragua. We presented ourselves, the Apostolic...
In Porto (Portugal) the Next Annual Meetings of the SSVP International General Council Will Be Held
The International General Council (CGI) of SSVP will promote its international annual plenary session from June 11th to 15th, in Porto (Portugal). The session will celebrate the General Council’s 180th anniversary. All the activities will take place in the Diocesan...
“The Church, the Poor and Volunteers” Meeting in Rome
On May 8, a meeting took place at the Leonian College on Pompeo Magno 21 in Rome, organized by the Vincentian Social Center. The college contributes to the costs of services, and the Center receives help from many benefactors, including Pope Francis.
Members of the Vincentian Family in Venezuela Tell Us About Their Situation
The following reflections are answers to a questionnaire sent to our brothers of the Vincentian Family in Venezuela; members of various branches that make up our family. They show us the reality in various sectors of the country where we have a presence through their...
10th Pilgrimage to the Shrine of Blessed Marta Wiecka
On March 25-26, more than 600 persons participated in this event during which time they offered prayers to Blessed Marta Wiecka, who has become known in the Ukraine and in many other places throughout the world.
Reclaiming our Eco-Human Spirituality
Coming from a retreat on “Integral Ecology: Reclaiming our Eco-Human Spirituality” held at St. John’s University, I have been thinking that for our Vincentian family it will be important to have a new formation that connects contemplative and prophetic mysticism with our charism.
British Politician’s Formula to Help Homeless: They Need Work, Not Just a Roof Over Their Heads
Rome Reports News agency interviews Dame Louise Casey, a British Government official and now the head of the Institute for Global Homelessness.
