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April 2022 Meeting of Vincentian Family Ireland
Wednesday 27th April 2022 was a special day for the Vincentian Family in Ireland. For the first time in 3 years, we met face to face for our meeting.
The General Council of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul publishes a five-year report (2016-2021)
The 62-page Report 2016-2021 is now available. The document contains numerous photographs, texts and explanatory graphics.
New Vincentian Marian Youth members in Solomon Islands
Celebrating the first promises of our new Vincentian Marian Youth members from Ngariwane Community – Solomon Islands.
Opening of the First 13 Houses Campaign Project for Homeless People
The first 13 Houses Campaign project for homeless people officially opened after renovation work was completed. The two-bedroom house lies in the city of Little Rock, Arkansas, and is run by the Vincentian homelessness charity, Depaul USA. It will become home to an...
Imagine if Telling the Truth Made You Homeless
Imagine for a moment that you were faced with the experience of being homeless and had nowhere else to turn. And you chose that.
International Day of Charity: September 5
For the Vincentian Family, charity is a constant focus. Charity also is key to the United Nations, whose humanitarian work takes place internationally on a daily basis. But did you further know that the United Nations designates a particular day to highlight...
SSVP Celebrates the 21st Anniversary of the Beatification of Antoine Frederic Ozanam!
On this date of August 22, 2018, the Church and the international Vincentian community celebrate the 21st anniversary of the beatification ceremony of our beloved co-founder Antoine Frederic Ozanam, which took place in Paris, in the framework of the 12th World Youth...
Twitter Screamed
Yesterday, Twitter screamed about new revelations of sexual abuse, cover ups and abuse of power.
Traditions Fill SCL 160th Anniversary Observance
From start to the finish, the August 1 observance of the 160th anniversary of the founding of the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth (SCLs) resounded with traditions. Theme for the one-day celebration was “Moments of Grace.” The day began with morning prayer in...
Faith and Service in the City
It focuses on Catholic Social Teaching and social justice action through an exploration of theology, service and other activities throughout New York City.
Michelle Bachelet Appointed New UN Human Rights Chief
For my submission this week, I am reporting very good recent news from the UN. After a vote on Friday by the United Nations General Assembly in New York, former two-time President of Chile, Michelle Bachelet, hailed a “pioneer” by the UN Secretary-General, has...
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