The year-long construction project is scheduled to begin this fall with the goal of enhancing the experience for pilgrims who want to learn more about St. Elizabeth Ann Seton.
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‘A True Saint’: Sister Hilda Alonso, Pioneer of the Daughters of Charity in Miami, Dies at 101
Sister Hilda Alonso, a Cuban nun who founded the Daughters of Charity of Saint Vincent de Paul in Miami, dedicated to the care of the poor, and was principal of the Catholic school Colegio La Inmaculada in Havana, died July 5 in Miami. She was 101.
The Historic 50th Pilgrimage to Aparecida brings together 13,000 people
The much awaited 50th national pilgrimage of the members of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul to the Shrine of Our Lady of Aparecida (Brazil) took place between the days of July 8-10.
National Friends of the Poor Walk: September 29
Help support your local Society of St. Vincent de Paul Conference and Council by participating in the National Friends of the Poor ® Walk/Run on Saturday, September 29. To find the Friends of the Poor Walk or Run in your area, click here. The Friends of the Poor®...
“Finding Vince 400” – Press Conference at International Film Festival in Venice
On Sunday, September 2, on the occasion of Film Festival in Venice, Italy, a press conference was held for “Finding Vince 400,” international film festival dedicated to San Vincent de Paul. Speakers were Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, Superior General of the Congregation of the...
Hello Vincentian Lay Missionary!
Will you join me in the Kenyan Summer Challenge? Summer days are slipping away, and this fundraising effort is about halfway there.
Feast Day of Blessed Frederic Ozanam
The Church throughout the world, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SSVP) and the Vincentian Family celebrate on 9th of September the feast of the blessed Frederick Ozanam, principal founder of the SSVP, whose feast day was established by the Vatican as the date of...
The Pope Video • Young People in Africa
This month, the Pope asks us to pray that young people in Africa may have access to education and work in their own countries. Pope Francis - September 2018 Africa is a wealthy continent, and its greatest, most...
Water is Life!
Water is Life! All life on earth depends on water. Water is a precondition for human existence and sustainability of the planet. It is one of the most precious resources we have. There is no substitute or replacement for water. The demand for water is...
Dressed for Success
By: Debbie Shelley / The Catholic Commentator It was the excitement of back to school shopping for school clothes, at least for girls, who walked out of the dressing rooms and twirled with delight in their new uniforms. The boys tended to roll their eyes and groan...
Poor People, Go Home!
Today, one of the great problems throughout the world is that of immigration. At times, we think that this phenomenon is experienced only in Europe and the United States. We might, however, ask how are the Latin American countries dealing with this...
September, Vincentian Month
The Congregation of the Mission has proposed an interesting initiative to make visible the Vincentian charism in all social networks, during this month of September, in which the Vincentian family celebrates important memories, with the celebration of several saints...
