The annual Conference of the Parties (COP) concluded in mid-November in Brazil with disappointing results. This 30th session had high hopes, as world leaders met to address our warming planet and the need for urgent action.
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Sister Ellen Marie Hagar, New Executive Director of the Vincentian Family Office
The Vincentian Family is pleased to announce the appointment of Sister Ellen Marie Hagar, D.C. (Province of St. Louise, USA) as the new Executive Director of the Vincentian Family Office.
The Rosalie Projects: This is my Land
Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, millions of people have been forced to flee their homes, creating a profound humanitarian crisis. Those who remain face extreme hardship and lasting trauma, particularly children.
A Seed of Hope and Dignity in Liberia’s Slums
On September 14, 2025, the Toby family home was inaugurated in Liberia, as part of the “13 Houses” project. After years of living in a precarious hut, the family regains their dignity with a home and support to start a small business. Amid urban poverty and homelessness, this house stands as a symbol of hope, justice, and transformative solidarity.
Learning from the Earth and Its People in Peru
The Integral Ecology Initiative (IEI) of the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth addresses climate, environmental, and social crises by empowering marginalized communities. During a visit to Piura, Peru, the IEI team met local partners working on reforestation, education, social aid, and sustainable livelihoods. The trip deepened partnerships and reinforced IEI’s mission to unite social justice and ecological care.
Help Turn Fear Into Hope This Winter
Every four minutes, a young person in the United Kingdom faces homelessness.
Growing Justice: An Integral Approach to Food Sustainability
Nearly one in eight US Americans faces food insecurity. The University of Saint Mary responds through a greenhouse restoration that grew into a food justice initiative inspired by Laudato Si’. Professors Walker and McIntyre lead students in hands-on learning—growing food, studying food equity, and building gardens—to link care for the earth with care for the poor.
Apostolic Exhortation “Dilexit te”: Reflection on Chapter V
Chapter five of Dilexi te by Pope Leon XIV, presents love for the poor as the heart of the Gospel and a permanent challenge for the Church. Inspired by the Good Samaritan, the text calls for an incarnate, prophetic, and boundless charity, faithful to the heart of God.
Examples That Inspire Admiration: Mr. Getúlio’s “Stubbornness”
At 83, Getúlio do Espírito Santo Torres, from Imperatriz (Maranhão), keeps the flame of the SSVP alive. Despite illness and the weakening of the Conferences, he has never lost hope or the joy of serving. A true example of faith, perseverance, and Vincentian love, he welcomes missionaries, takes part in activities, and celebrates the return of young people to the SSVP in Maranhão.
VII Ibero-American Meeting of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in Panama, Under the Theme “Bringing Hope”
From October 30 to November 2, Panama City opened its arms to the speakers and National Presidents of the SSVP from South America, Central America and the Caribbean, joined by delegations from the USA, Canada, Spain, and Portugal.
Livestream Announcement: 10th Anniversary of the Vincentian Family Office
As we approach November 22, the international Vincentian Family is preparing to celebrate a special milestone: the 10th Anniversary of the Vincentian Family Office. The events will be livestreamed on YouTube.
The Rosalie Projects: Breathless
The “Breathless” project was implemented in Aracati, a city in the state of Ceará, Brazil, by the Daughters of Charity of the Province of Fortaleza. Led by Sr Patrícia da Silva Gomes, its objective was clear: to create a care facility entirely dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory problems in children at the Sainte-Louise-de-Marillac Hospital.
