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DePaul International: Update on Ukraine (March 17)
A statement from Matthew Carter, Group CEO of Depaul International, on the current situation in Ukraine.
A prayer in solidarity with Ukraine
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
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
"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
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
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
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
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
"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’
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
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
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...