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FHA Conference on Refugees, Internally Displaced People and Human Trafficking
by Vincentian Homeless Alliance | June 20, 2021 | News | 0 Comments
The FHA will be hosting its second conference, which will be a hybrid event combining in-person and virtual opportunities, ensuring accessibility for all members of the Vincentian Family.
Inteview with Sr. M. Gerlinde Kätzler, Mother Superior of the Sisters of Mercy of St. Vincent de Paul in Zams, Austria
by Elena Grazini | June 15, 2021 | News, Vincentian Family | 0 Comments
“Aguapanaleros of the Night receives an award from the Congress of the Republic of Colombia
by Vincentian Family Office | June 14, 2021 | News, Vincentian Family | 0 Comments
“Aguapaneleros of the Night, Lay Vincentians,” a branch of the Vincentian Family, was awarded the Order of Democracy Simón Bolívar by the Chamber of Congressional Representatives of the Republic of Colombia.
Youth Empowerment Program in Oyugis, Kenya
by Vincentian Family Office | June 13, 2021 | News | 1 Comment
Thanks to CMM brothers in Oyugis Integrated Project for giving this opportunity for the youth – especially young girls – to find hope for the future.
DePaul International: Update on Ukraine (March 17)
by Matthew Carter | Mar 19, 2022 | Conflict in Ukraine, News
A statement from Matthew Carter, Group CEO of Depaul International, on the current situation in Ukraine.
A prayer in solidarity with Ukraine
by Sisters of Charity of Nazareth | Mar 18, 2022 | Conflict in Ukraine, News, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
Pope Francis, stating that his “heart is broken” invited people to pray and fast for peace in Ukraine. We take this time now to be close to the sufferings of our Ukrainian sisters and brothers.
Letter from Fr. Robert P. Maloney C.M. to the Vincentian Family in Ukraine and Surrounding Countries
by Robert P. Maloney C.M. | Mar 18, 2022 | Conflict in Ukraine, News
Fr. Robert Maloney, CM, has written this letter in solidarity with all the Ukrainian people, who are suffering from devastation and unjust invasion, encouraging the Vincentian Family in the area to make every effort to alleviate the pain of those who are suffering.
The Pope Video • Rights of workers and the unemployed
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Oct 7, 2017 | Church, Formation, Reflections
"The Pope Video" series continues! https://youtu.be/Csr1ZgYSZss His intention: Let us pray that all workers may receive respect and protection of their rights, and that the unemployed may receive the opportunity to contribute to the common good. Pope Francis - October...
Ascension (USA) Moves its Mission of Health and Healing Forward
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Oct 6, 2017 | Daughters of Charity, News
The successor to the Daughters of Charity health care system of the United States is on the move. “As we focus on being a vibrant Catholic health ministry and delivering compassionate, personalized care to all, with special attention to persons living in poverty and...
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul creates a corporation dedicated to disaster services across the United States
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Oct 5, 2017 | Announcements, Disasters and Responses, News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Society of St. Vincent de Paul, a founding member of the National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster, announced today that it has officially launched the Disaster Services Corporation, SVDP-USA. This new nonprofit corporation will be a...
Meeting Christ in Prison #IamVincent
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Oct 5, 2017 | News, Reflections
Father McGeough agreed, saying that, “I’ve been a priest for 40 years, and I’ve never been thanked so much for just showing up. You will get a lot of gratitude in this ministry.” AT an informational meeting in the Diocese of Trenton (New Jersey, USA) pastoral center,...
Holy See Addresses Key Global Issues During 72nd UN General Assembly
by Catherine Prendergast | Oct 5, 2017 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
This is a busy time at the United Nations, which is wrapping up its 72nd General Assembly. Activities have been widely reported in the media. I’d like to focus on the Holy See’s presence and advocacy during these important days. [gallery type="rectangular"...
Meet Liam and his son James • A Depaul Ireland Case Study
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Oct 4, 2017 | News, Other Branch News
"I was so relieved when I found Depaul." Meet Liam and his son James, “ ...I became homeless just one month after my 18th birthday. Things were so bad at home. Me and my Dad didn’t get along at all so I had to leave. It was my first time being on my own; I didn’t...
Pope Francis wants the Catholic Church to tackle ‘fake news’
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Oct 3, 2017 | News, Pope, Social
For the next World Day of Social Communications, Pope Francis wants the Catholic Church to make a contribution to the mounting issue of "fake news," in part by seeking to promote "professional journalism which always seeks the truth, and therefore a journalism of...
Niagara University Professor Awarded by Order of Malta for Work with the Homeless in Toronto
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Oct 3, 2017 | News
Dr. Christian Elia, an assistant professor of education at Niagara University’s campus in Ontario, was recently presented with the Order of Malta’s Bronze Medal, Order pro Merito Melitensib, in recognition of having conferred “honour and prestige on the Sovereign...
Father Tomaž Mavrič, CM, Embraces the Vincentian Family in the World
by Javier F. Chento | Oct 2, 2017 | News, Vincentian Family
Father Tomaž Mavrič, CM, Superior General of the Congregation of the Mission and the Daughters of Charity, “embraces” the Vincentian Family throughout the world with a message of spiritual union in view of the Symposium that will take place in Rome from the 12the to...