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Global Definitions of Homelessness
by Reese Hagy, IGH | January 27, 2022 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 2 Comments
Establishing a common language and conceptual framework related to homelessness is an important step to addressing homelessness at the international level.
Catholic Social Ministry Gathering 2022
‘Rivers of Hope’ event highlights climate change
by Julia Gerwe | January 23, 2022 | News | 0 Comments
The Sisters of Charity of Nazareth’s Lay Mission Volunteer Program and Office of Ecological Sustainability were invited to contribute to a virtual discussion on climate change.
Western Region North of 60 Project Annual Report 2021
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Chronicle of the 43rd General Assembly of the Congregation of the Mission, June 27
by Vincentian Family Office | Jun 28, 2022 | Congregation of the Mission, News
In Rome, at the house of “San Juan de Avila” (the Spanish Episcopal Center), we have begun a tremendous event: the 2022 General Assembly of the Congregation of the Mission.
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Meet Ivanna, Who Receives Food Baskets from Depaul Ukraine
by .famvin | Jun 27, 2022 | Conflict in Ukraine, News
Many people in Ukraine still lack basic necessities such as food and water. We continue to increase our humanitarian response.
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Celebration of the 35th anniversary of the Vincentian Marian Youth in the Diocese of Antananarivo
by Vincentian Family Office | Jun 27, 2022 | News, Vincentian Marian Youth
On May 27-29, 2022 the Vincentian Marian Youth celebrated their National Congress in the Diocese of Antananarivo (Madagascar).
The International Conference of the Famvin Homeless Alliance: Day 1 (Nov 26)
by Javier F. Chento | Nov 29, 2018 | News, Vincentian Family
Summary of Day 1 of the Famvin Homeless Alliance International Conference held in Rome, Italy from November 26-28, 2018.
The Portuguese Parliament Grants the Human Rights Award 2018 to a Vincentian Work Located in Oporto
by Javier F. Chento | Nov 29, 2018 | Daughters of Charity, News
The Assembly of the Republic of Portugal, through the Committee on Constitutional Affairs, Rights, Freedoms and Guarantees, awarded to the Vincentian Assistance to Prisoners (OVAR), which is a special work linked to the Central Council of Oporto, the “Human Rights...
Stop The Violence–Orange The World–Now Through December 10
by Margaret O'Dwyer | Nov 29, 2018 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
It’s time to “Orange the World!” Last Sunday, November 25, was International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. Each day from then to December 10 is part of the “Orange the World: #HearMeToo Campaign,” which calls for 16 days of action to end violence...
VMY Dominican Republic: Marian Meeting 2018
by Ana Lebrón | Nov 27, 2018 | News, Vincentian Marian Youth
On October 7, Vincentian Marian Youth of the Dominican Republic celebrated with joy the National Marian Encounter. What better date than the day of the feast of Our Lady of the Rosary. This national meeting is held annually in different provinces of the country where...
The International Conference of the Famvin Homeless Alliance: Rome, November 26-28
by Javier F. Chento | Nov 26, 2018 | News
The International Conference of the Famvin Homeless Alliance will take place in Rome (Italy) over three days on November 26-28, 2018, with approximately 100 participants from across the world. The Conference brings together Vincentian experts in homelessness to...
National Miraculous Medal Association of Slovakia Meets for First Time
by Vincentian Family Office | Nov 26, 2018 | Association of the Miraculous Medal, News
The National Miraculous Medal Association of Slovakia celebrated their first national assembly on Saturday, October 27, 2018. The full day of formation was held in the city of Nitra, about an hour east of Bratislava. Over 200 people attended. The day included talks...
In Rio de Janeiro, a Sculpture of a Homeless Christ has been Installed
by Javier F. Chento | Nov 24, 2018 | News
The statue of Christ the Redeemer, with open arms, is no longer the only representation of Jesus in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil). On November 18, a sculpture of the Son of God was installed with a representation not very common in society, but which is well-known by the...
SSVP in Expansion: Cyprus is the 154th Territory that is Joined into our Great Charity Network
by Javier F. Chento | Nov 24, 2018 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
The Council General International (CGI) of the SSVP has the immense joy to announce to the worldwide Vincentian community that two Conferences have just been founded in Cyprus. Now, with the entry of Cyprus, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul is located in 154...
VMY Albania-Kosovo Continues to Respond “VMY, Here I Am!”
by Javier F. Chento | Nov 23, 2018 | News, Vincentian Marian Youth
“Blessed are they that hear the word of God, and keep it” Lk 11,28 From the 28th to the 30th September, the national meeting of the VMY was held in a village in Shkodra called Grude e Re, at the oratory of the Vincentian priests. Many members of local VMY groups...