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Once Upon a Time
by Jim Claffey | December 31, 2020 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 1 Comment
The four most powerful words in the English language. Because everyone loves a good story.
The Image of Saint Vincent de Paul, at Portugal’s Shrine of Fatima
by Vincentian Family Office | December 30, 2020 | News | 0 Comments
One of the images making up the architectural complex surrounding the basilica at Our Lady of Fatima Shrine (Portugal) is that of Saint Vincent de Paul
SSVP Prospects for 2021: A Year that is Worth Two
by Renato Lima de Oliveira | December 29, 2020 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 1 Comment
We do have faith and hope in brighter days, with “charity, courage and prudence,” as St. Vincent taught us. Hence, despite all that we have gone through, we can say that 2021 seems to be a promising year.
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EarthConnection Webinars Begin January 20
by .famvin | Jan 8, 2022 | News
EarthConnection is offering webinars in the coming months on various topics related to the environment and care of the Earth.
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The Pope Video • Religious Discrimination and Persecution
by .famvin | Jan 8, 2022 | Church, Formation, Reflections
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: Religious Discrimination and Persecution.
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Working in Hope
by Jim Claffey | Jan 6, 2022 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
We work in hope at the UN. We hope the ambassadors of the Member States listen to the concerns we raise about the major issues humankind faces today.
Bishop Urges Vincentians to Adopt Systemic Change
by John Freund, CM | Mar 8, 2017 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Systemic change
Bishop urges adoption of systemic change approach and for formation to support its use.
School Improvement in India
by Elizabeth Astridge | Mar 7, 2017 | News
Our North and South Indian Provinces are taking to heart St. Vincent’s concept of the “poor being our masters,” in a new project involving almost all of their schools. Between them, the two provinces have started and operate 32 schools with almost 24,000 students (K...
“Vinnie’s Pennies”
by Elizabeth Astridge | Mar 6, 2017 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Not sure what to do for the "almsgiving" part of "prayer, fasting, and almsgiving" this lent? Check out what the Sacramento Diocesan Council of St. Vincent de Paul is doing this year: The 40 days of Lent invite our annual spiritual journey of following along with...
North American Vincentian Family Gathering: Revised Hotel Reservation Number
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Mar 6, 2017 | Announcements, News, Vincentian Family
Please note! There are revised telephone numbers to make reservations for the 2017 North American Vincentian Family Gathering. You may make reservations directly with the hotel by calling: 1-800-729-5713 1-210-366-2424...
Training Workshop of the VFCAP, in Barcelona (Spain) – Part 1
by Vincentian Family Office | Mar 6, 2017 | News
The first part of the "Vincentian Family Collaborative Action Program" (VFCAP) training workshop was held at the San Vicente de Paul Retreat House in Vallvidrera (Barcelona) from February 17 to 19. This program addresses the human (technical), psychological and...
Daughters of Charity Holy Hangouts – March 19
by Claire Meyerhoff | Mar 4, 2017 | Daughters of Charity, News, Social
What is Vincentian Charism? What does it mean? Where does it come from? How can you live it? We'll be answering these questions and more during our next #HolyHangoutDC! We're celebrating 400 years of the Vincentian Charism and want you to join! Tune in and ask your...
The Pope Video: Help for Persecuted Christians
by Elizabeth Astridge | Mar 4, 2017 | Church, News, Pope
Help for Persecuted Christians, which is part of "The Pope Video" series promoted by the Vatican, was released Thursday, March 2. In many parts of the world, there are Christians who are persecuted simply because of the fact that they are Christians. They need not...
Cardinal Pietro Parolin visits Akamasoa
by Javier F. Chento | Mar 3, 2017 | News, Poverty: Analysis and Responses
The visit of Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican Secretary of State, sparked joy in the village of Akamasoa: “I came to share with them the joy and bring the presence and affection of Pope Francis. You know that Pope Francis is very close to the poor. He is a great...
UN Looking to Turn the Tide on Ocean Health
by Sr. Margaret O’Dwyer, DC | Mar 2, 2017 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
To a certain degree, many of us relate to Laudato Si from a land perspective. We ask ourselves, “am I recycling and composting, going solar, watching my use of electricity?” and the like. But Pope Francis, within...