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Sister Piedad Aparicio, DC: Thirty Years of Ministry with Prisoners
by Vincentian Family Office | November 30, 2020 | News | 1 Comment
Sister Piedad Aparicio is an admirable Daughter of Charity. She visits the prison daily in Basauri (Spain) and offers the men various workshops.
Rebuilding Beirut, Rebuilding Lives
by Javier F. Chento | November 29, 2020 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 1 Comment
The members of SSVP Lebanon are providing emotional and material support as well as health care to the people affected by this tragedy.
Ladies of Charity Caregiving Announces New Kansas City Site
Interview with Linda van Aken, director of “Vincentius Nijmegen” (The Netherlands) – Part 2
by Vincentian Family Office | November 26, 2020 | News, Vincentian Family | 0 Comments
Part 2 of an interview with Linda van Aken, director of and driving force behind, the Vincentius Nijmegen, which aims to alleviate poverty and loneliness of fellow citizens.
Nine-Year Novena in honor of Immaculate Mary (2021-2030)
by Vincentian Family Office | Dec 13, 2021 | News
Beginning Advent this year in Poland, the Congregation of the Mission and the three Provinces of the Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul will start a nine-year NOVENA in honor of the IMMACULATE MARY, Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal (2021 – 2030).
Kick Starting a New Career
by .famvin | Dec 11, 2021 | News
The government’s Kickstart scheme is proving to be a popular way for young people to gain experience in the world of work, but the SVP has taken the initiative to another level.
Vatican’s Water Initiative in Health Care Facilities is an Investment in Life
by Mary Louise Stubbs, DC | Dec 11, 2021 | News
As my office has responded to request after request to find funds to respond to the need for water in clinics, hospitals and schools, I have been stunned by the lack of access to this most basic resource in so many locations around the world.
Panamanian Indigenous Youth dialogue with their Bishops
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jan 18, 2017 | News
Lest we forget about the great World Youth Day and Vincentian events of 2016, here’s a video of the indigenous youth for Panama went to the Vincentian gathering and WYD in Poland. https://youtu.be/JQzKwTCgbzY This past week, the youth from Panama spoke with the...
Holtschneider Appointed Leader in the Healthcare Industry
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jan 17, 2017 | News
from Depaul Newsline Ascension, the nation's largest non-profit healthcare organization, has named the Rev. Dennis H. Holtschneider, C.M. as its executive vice president and chief operations officer. Fr. Holtschneider will assume his new role on July 1, following 13...
Vincentian Values in Govanhill: The Women Helping Glasgow’s Roma
by Elizabeth Astridge | Jan 17, 2017 | Daughters of Charity, News
A Daughters of Charity run project in one of Scotland’s most deprived areas is helping Glasgow’s Roma community build better lives and integrate fully into society. In a freshly-painted hall in Glasgow’s Govanhill neighborhood, Dorina Damian, one of the thousands of...
A Day of Recollection with the Vincentian Family in Ethiopia
by Vincentian Family Office | Jan 16, 2017 | News, Vincentian Family
“As we Gather as members of the Vincentian Family to begin our celebrations for the 400th Anniversary of the birth of the Vincentian Charism, it’s a good idea if remind ourselves of St. Vincent’s life, of the important and life-changing events that occurred...
Vincentian Marian Youth Thailand: Selfless, Committed and Always Ready to Serve!
by Javier F. Chento | Jan 15, 2017 | Disasters and Responses, News, Vincentian Marian Youth
For the past few days, Thailand has been experiencing flooding which has affected a lot of people. Because of the situation, families cannot go out from their houses making it difficult to get the basic needs for everyone. As Vincentians, with the conviction of...
Vincentian Marian Youth Eastern European Countries Meeting
by Elizabeth Astridge | Jan 14, 2017 | News, Vincentian Marian Youth
The Vincentian Marian Youth International Team would like to formally disseminate the official information about the next meeting of the VMY Eastern European countries this 2017. All the participating countries are asked to take note of the following information for...
A global initiative of the Vincentian Family #famvin400
by Vincentian Family Office | Jan 14, 2017 | News, Vincentian Family
Congratulations! As our Vincentian Family marks the 400th Anniversary of the birth of the Vincentian charism, we celebrate this historic moment in our lives. It is a moment of grace for all the daughters and sons of the Vincentian movement. From around the world, the...
Pope Adds New Urgent Intention to Monthly Prayers
by Elizabeth Astridge | Jan 14, 2017 | Church, News, Pope
After launching the first video series on his monthly prayer intentions last year, Pope Francis has decided to make some changes for 2017 by going back to an older system focusing on just one intention rather than two. However, true to form, he has also added a...
Mercy on the Go: Mobile Confessional
by Elizabeth Astridge | Jan 13, 2017 | News
Inspired by the Year of Mercy and answering Pope Francis' call to concentrate on the Sacrament of Reconciliation and meet those in need where they are, the Diocese of Lafayette Louisiana converted a donated ambulance into a mobile confessional. It first rolled out on...