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Cardinal Souraphiel calls for peace and forgiveness in Ethiopia
by Lisa Zengarini, Vatican News | January 13, 2022 | News | 2 Comments
The head of the Ethiopian Bishops’ Conference asks the faithful to ask God for the gift of forgiveness and peace in the country, where civil war has recently entered its second year.
Mother Seton shrine launches initiatives to expand awareness of U.S. saint
New Year’s Letter from Bro. Stockman, Superior General of the Brothers of Charity
by Vincentian Family Office | January 10, 2022 | Formation, News | 0 Comments
First of all, we wish you all a blessed and peaceful 2022. Thank you for the many wishes we received and we hope to share with you that blessing and peace in the new year.
EarthConnection Webinars Begin January 20
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Today we celebrate the anniversary of the marriage between Frederic Ozanam and Amelie Soulacroix
by .famvin | Jun 23, 2022 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
181 years ago today, Frederic Ozanam and Amelie Soulacroix were joined in marriage.
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Save our Ocean, Protect our Future
by Teresa Kotturan, SCN | Jun 23, 2022 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
World leaders, scientists, and more will be gathering in Lisbon, Portugal to from June 27 – July 1, 2022 to deliberate on “scaling up ocean action based on science and innovation” to “conserve and sustainably us the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development.”
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Opening Mass of the General Assembly 2022 of the Congregation of the Mission
by Vincentian Family Office | Jun 22, 2022 | Congregation of the Mission, News
On June 27, the XLIII General Assembly of the Congregation of the Mission will be held in Rome.
“Samaritan Inn” in Catania Continues to Offer Services for 8 Years. Congratulations!
by Di Trapani, CM | Nov 3, 2018 | Congregation of the Mission, News
On October 23, 2010, in Catania (Sicily, Italy), Archbishop Salvatore Gristina inaugurated the "Locanda del Samaritano" (the Samaritan Inn) in Catania. The refuge called Locanda del Samaritano welcomes men and women who need substantial support and accompaniment for...
After Three and a Half Weeks, the Synod 2018 Ended
by Celestino Fernández, C. M. | Nov 3, 2018 | Church, News
"The Synod has been a good harvest and promises good wine." This sentence that Pope Francis pronounced on Sunday, October 28 at the Angelus, from the balcony of the Apostolic Palace and before thousands of pilgrims, summarizes the work, reflection and living for three...
International Day for the Eradication of Poverty – October 17, 2018
by Catherine Prendergast | Nov 1, 2018 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty was celebrated at UN Headquarters Wednesday, October 17. The event was entitled, “Coming together with those furthest behind to build an inclusive world of universal respect for human rights and dignity.” It was...
SSVP General Council Organizes in Madrid Workshops on Special Projects and Formation & Training
by Javier F. Chento | Oct 29, 2018 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
On November 2 and 3, the Council General International of the SSVP is organizing workshops for the territorial delegates responsible for two strategic areas: Special Projects and Formation & Training. The event will take place at the La Salle Arlep Center, in...
Video Summary of “Finding Vince 400” Film Festival
by Vincentian Family Office | Oct 29, 2018 | News
This 2-minute video recaps some of the most important moments of the Festival dedicated to Saint Vincent de Paulm to promote the Globalization of Charity, held in Castel Gandolfo, from October 18 to 21, 2018. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5004IdzvX0U
Stark Message to Synod from Vincentian Cardinal
by John Freund, CM | Oct 27, 2018 | News
A stark message from a Vincentian Cardinal at the Youth Synod “The question … in Africa for the youth is not what we talk [about] much here in the synod… In [the] African context, it is survival: what you have to eat, to dress, and whether you get shelter.” “The...
The Last Round table of “Finding Vince 400”: Maimouna Makes a Goal
by Girolamo Grammatico | Oct 26, 2018 | News
Evelyn Marie Sabino is a member of the Peace Corps and, as a volunteer, received an assignment for two years to Goudiry, a small town of 10,000 inhabitants in Senegal. She was the sole participant in the last Round Table of “Finding Vince 400.” Evelyn is a young...
Film Festival “Finding Vince 400”: Closing Day (Sunday, October 21)
by Javier F. Chento | Oct 25, 2018 | News
In a festive atmosphere full of gratitude for the experience, the participants of the "Finding Vince 400" film festival concluded the meeting with the Eucharist that was celebrated on Sunday, October 21 at the Mariapoli Center in Castel Gandolfo and that was...
Latest Report of Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change – A Wake up Call
by Teresa Kotturan, SCN | Oct 25, 2018 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Are we reading the signs of the times and listening to the prophetic voices of Pope Francis and the scientific community to respond to the cries of the EARTH? If we have not, heed the warnings contained in the report published by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate...