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New Research Shows that Ukrainians Fleeing the Frontline are Ending up on the Streets
Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine has led to a sharp rise in homelessness in the country, with almost a quarter of those sleeping rough becoming homeless as a direct consequence of being displaced during the conflict.
“Letter of Pier Giorgio Frassati” to the Vincentian Family, on the occasion of the Second Convocation in Rome, November 14-17 #famvin2024
Can you imagine what Pier Giorgio Frassati would say to us if he were to write a letter to the members of the Vincentian Family today? This article is just a literary exercise, but perhaps it could be something like this.
On October 10 we celebrate the Feast of Blessed Mary Angela Truszkowska
Mary Angela Truszkowska joined the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, where she began her work with the poor, especially the sick and the destitute. It was through this organization that she found her calling: dedicating her life to serving the vulnerable, particularly orphans and abandoned elderly people.
The Rosalie Projects: “Load-bearing Walls”
The goal of the “Load-bearing Walls” project is to complete the construction of a nursery school for children of poor families in a remote region of Tanzania.
Congregation of the Mission Institutional Video
The Congregation of the Mission has released an institutional video presenting its identity and mission in today’s world.
Americans Are Waking Up to the Homelessness Crisis. Here’s How to Fix It
On April 22, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in City of Grants Pass, Oregon v. Johnson—a case which aims to determine whether local governments can make it a crime for someone to live outside and unsheltered if they have no home.
The Pope Video • For the formation of men and women religious, and seminarians
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: For the formation of men and women religious, and seminarians.
Latest News from some new communities of the Daughters of Charity International (Video)
In this video, the Sisters of five new communities of the Daughters of Charity in Africa and India tell us about what’s happening on the ground where they are.
Twenty Years in the Making
Michelle Neuhauser had no idea who she had become. Drugs affected her appearance in drastic ways. “It was like I was dead inside, and I didn’t really care what happened to me because I had let everyone down. When I looked in the mirror, I didn’t even recognize myself...
Julian’s Journey
Julian, a child with multiple disabilities, including autism and visual challenges, faced significant obstacles upon entering the Asha Deepam Special School in Crawford, Trichy, five years ago. At that time, he could not recognize his mother’s face and relied on...
On May 15th, we celebrate the “International Day of Families”
Home visits are one of the most prominent actions in the SSVP alongside poor families Today, May 15th, humanity will be celebrating INTERNATIONAL DAY OF FAMILIES. The date was established by the United Nations (UN) in 1994. Therefore, this year marks the 30th...
An overview of homelessness and human trafficking in Dublin
In 2017, The Passage - a Vincentian NGO based in the United Kingdom - carried out a study to explore the links between homelessness and human trafficking in England. This research found that people experiencing homelessness were vulnerable to being trafficked, and...