Nearly 1 in 3 women have been abused in their lifetime. In times of crises, the numbers rise, as seen during the COVID-19 pandemic and recent humanitarian crises, conflicts and climate disasters.
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by Vincentian Family Office | December 19, 2020 | Disasters and Responses, News | 1 Comment
On November 25, 2020, a thick plume of smoke appeared above the mountain of the Ile Lewotolok in Lembata, heralding a volcanic eruption. Two days later, stones and a thick ash shower encompassed the surrounding area.
by Javier F. Chento | December 19, 2020 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
The Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) has been awarded the “Charity in Hope” Medal.
by Margaret O'Dwyer | December 17, 2020 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 1 Comment
The placement of International Migrants Day a week before Christmas is fitting. There are many parallels between the Holy Family and families who are on the move today.
by Brian Browne, St. John's University | December 15, 2020 | News | 0 Comments
The St. John’s University Board of Trustees announced the unanimous election of Rev. Brian J. Shanley, O.P. as the University’s 18th President.
by Natalie Boone | Dec 30, 2021 | News, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Nearly 1 in 3 women have been abused in their lifetime. In times of crises, the numbers rise, as seen during the COVID-19 pandemic and recent humanitarian crises, conflicts and climate disasters.
by .famvin | Dec 27, 2021 | News
The Epiphany Center was recently featured in the new Catholic San Francisco magazine.
by Vincentian Family Office | Dec 27, 2021 | News, Vincentian Family
Since January 2021, the “13 houses project” has been consolidated and, to a large extent, has been able to achieve its main objectives, namely, provide autonomy to the people housed in the homes we manage.
by Elizabeth Clements, DePaul University | Feb 18, 2017 | News
February 16, 2017 CHICAGO — This morning, at a live public announcement, DePaul’s Board of Trustees named A. Gabriel Esteban, Ph.D., as the university’s 12th president. Esteban will assume the presidency of the nation’s largest Catholic university on July 1, becoming...
by John Freund, CM | Feb 18, 2017 | Church, News, Pope
Is it that time already? Yes, it is! Lent is just a few weeks away and Pope Francis has released his thoughts for Lent and its gifts. “The Word Is a Gift. Other Persons Are a Gift” In Lent he invites us to: rediscover the gift of God’s word, be purified of the sin...
by Javier F. Chento | Feb 17, 2017 | Announcements, News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
To celebrate more intensely the "Thematic Year on Bailly," introduced by 16th General President of the SSVP, Brother Renato Lima de Oliveira in his circular letter of January 31, the SSVP International General Council announces today (February 17) the launch of the...
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Feb 16, 2017 | News
Do something practical. That's what Vincent would say. Every year in the USA, people struggle to manage the scarce resources they have, while still being good citizens. Saying #IamVincent means helping people do the good things they want and need to do. It's a...
by Guillermo Campuzano | Feb 16, 2017 | News, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Vincentian Family event at the UN to celebrate the 400th anniversary of our Charism Triad of Grassroots Engagement, Systemic change and Advocacy in the Eradication of...
by .famvin | Feb 14, 2017 | Announcements, News
We will begin a new eight-part formation series this Saturday based on The Prophetic Dimension of the Vincentian Charism in light of the Social Doctrine of the Church by Daughter of Charity María Pilar López. Watch for it!
by Elizabeth Astridge | Feb 12, 2017 | Daughters of Charity, News
A religious Sister who sheltered Jews from the Nazis has been honored with a plaque in her home town of Hull. Sister Agnes Walsh, who died in 1993, helped to save a Jewish family from deportation while at a convent in southern France during the war. She was recognized...
by Rev. Philippe Lamblin, C.M. | Feb 12, 2017 | Formation, News, Reflections
Arriving at Dax on February 6, 2017 by the TGV (France’s high-speed train service) at night, Frédéric was a little late to take me to the Berceau of Saint Vincent de Paul. He immediately told me: "The migrants have arrived." And added: "These are mostly single women...
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Feb 11, 2017 | Announcements, News, Vincentian Family
The 2017 North American Vincentian Family Gathering (VFG) is a multi-day conference to build community, conversation, and systemic change around the realities of migration in North America. The Gathering will include the voices of immigrants and refugees, two keynote...