Jamuna, a single mother who faced severe abuse and hardship, was able to rebuild her life and achieve financial independence through the support and vocational training provided by the Navjyoti Center and the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth.
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Empowering Young Women
by Prasanthi Mandapati, SCN | August 18, 2024 | News, Sisters of Charity | 0 Comments
As part of the Prathiksha Tailoring Unit, Kakkavayal, Kerala (India), recently organized a short summer course tailored specifically for girls, particularly those who are transitioning to their higher secondary education (junior college) and college studies.
Vincentian Convocation 2024, August Letter #famvin2024
by Vincentian Family Office | August 17, 2024 | Famvin 2024, Featured, News | 0 Comments
Third letter of invitation to the Second Convocation of the Vincentian Family, to be held November 14-17, 2024 in the historic city of Rome.
Freedom from Addiction
by .famvin | August 15, 2024 | Daughters of Charity, News | 0 Comments
Farm of Hope, a rehabilitation home for addicted men in the rural area of Sao Paulo, Brazil, provides a place for men to break free from their addictions while discovering purpose and building new skills.
SSVP’s Worldwide Involvement: the Challenges of Working With the UN
by Renato Lima de Oliveira | August 15, 2024 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 0 Comments
Today, the SSVP is present in 155 countries. However, this expansion brings with it significant challenges, especially when it comes to working with global organizations such as the United Nations (UN).
Remembering the Meeting of Leaders of the Vincentian Family in Rome, January 2020 #famvin2024
by .famvin | Sep 7, 2024 | Famvin 2024, News
In January 2020, Rome became the epicenter of a historic event for the Vincentian Family: the meeting of leaders from over 100 branches of this family.
Michael Acaldo to Helm the Society of St. Vincent de Paul USA as Next Chief Executive Officer
by Jill Pioter | Sep 5, 2024 | News
After an extensive nationwide search we are proud to announce that the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVdP) has chosen its next National CEO from our own SVdP USA family.
Can SSVP Thrift Stores Respond to the Cry of the Earth and the Cry of the Poor?
by Dermot McGilloway | Apr 15, 2024 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
In a modern-day clash between opulence and poverty, a dialogue is needed to truly understand how the charity retail sector, the SSVP Thrift Store in particular, can ameliorate the fast fashion business model.
‘Including the Excluded’
by Elizabeth Jaya Rani, SCN | Apr 14, 2024 | News, Sisters of Charity
“Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.”
Open Position as Director of Marillac Retreat and Spirituality Center in Leavenworth
by Javier F. Chento | Apr 14, 2024 | News
The Director of the Marillac Retreat and Spirituality Center is responsible for leading the center, drawing on our mission and charism to serve the critical spiritual needs of God’s people today by providing an environment of prayer, peace, hope, and transformation.
Dreams Built, Futures Secured: Microcredit Innovation in India
by .famvin | Apr 14, 2024 | News
Poverty affects everyone including children, in fact, they are more than twice as likely to live in poverty than adults.
Women’s History Month: Lay and religious efforts at home and abroad
by .famvin | Apr 13, 2024 | News
The Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul, situated in St. Louis, Mo., are actively engaging in environmental work as part of their mission to serve the poor.
The Pope Video • For the Role of Women
by .famvin | Apr 13, 2024 | Church, Formation, Reflections
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: For the Role of Women.
Vatican Issues Document on grave Violations of Human Dignity, such as Poverty and Abortion
by Renato Lima de Oliveira | Apr 12, 2024 | News
After five years of studies, reflections, consultations and debates, the Holy See has published this week, April 8, the Declaration “Dignitas Infinita”, focused on grave violations of human dignity.
225th Anniversary of the Foundation of the Institute of the Sisters of Charity of St. Jeanne Antide Thouret in Besançon
by .famvin | Apr 11, 2024 | News
Thursday, April 11 marks the 225th anniversary of the Foundation of the Institute of the Sisters of Charity of St. Jeanne Antide Thouret in Besançon, France. The Congregation will celebrate in multiple ways in its provinces scattered around the world. In Besançon,...
Update on Haiti
by Pam Matambanadzo | Apr 9, 2024 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
We have been receiving calls seeking some guidance on the situation in Haiti. Vincentians want to know if they can send funds to help.