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The Rosalie Projects: In the Open Air
by Ana Lucia Piteira & Patrícia Gomes, DC | May 5, 2024 | Daughters of Charity, News | 0 Comments
Thanks to the “Open Air” project, 60 rag pickers at the Aracatí landfill in Brazil are protected from hazards and contamination.
Sunday, April 28: the Pope in Venice, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Accompanying his Visit
by Vincentian Family Office | May 5, 2024 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
On Sunday, April 28, Pope Francis visited the city of Venice. Many members of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul were present in St. Mark’s Square
The Eucharist and Social Mission: May 30th Webinar
Sisters of Charity Halifax are set to Mark 175 years of service on May 11
by .famvin | May 2, 2024 | News, Sisters of Charity | 0 Comments
Tracing their origins back to four Sisters arriving in Halifax from New York in the mid-19th century, are preparing to celebrate 175 years of service
AIC International Provides Aid in India
by .famvin | Sep 4, 2021 | News
India has been hit particularly hard by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Pope Video • An Environmentally Sustainable Lifestyle
by .famvin | Sep 4, 2021 | Church, Formation, Reflections
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: An Environmentally Sustainable Lifestyle.
From War Relief to Hurricane Relief – A Vincentian Heritage
by John Freund, CM | Oct 8, 2016 | Disasters and Responses, News
From the war torn provinces of 17th century France in the brutal Wars of Religion (echoed today?) to the devastation of 21st century hurricanes, Vincent and Vincentians illustrate a rich heritage of providing war relief and disaster relief. In his correspondence...
Voting Catholic – An Informative Video by Busted Halo
by Elizabeth Astridge | Oct 7, 2016 | News
With elections in the United States approaching, do you know who you are going to vote for? It is hard to go near news outlets without being flooded with election coverage - but it is important as Vincentian Catholics to filter out what we need to know about each...
UN Joins In Making Girls Count
by Margaret O'Dwyer | Oct 6, 2016 | News, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Girls were among persons “left behind” by society in the time of St. Louise de Marillac. According to “Louise de Marillac: a Committed Woman,” [1] Louise took interest in educating poor country girls while others were unconcerned. Richelieu stated (in his last...
Vincentian Heritage: Answering the Call to Mission
by Elizabeth Astridge | Oct 4, 2016 | News
The Biannual Journal is Free and Ready For Download! The DePaul University Vincentian Studies Institute is pleased to announce the publication of our newest peer-reviewed e-book edition of Vincentian Heritage (Volume 33, Number 2). This edition is themed Answering the...
Day of Prayer: The Vincentian Family of Puerto Rico
by Vincentian Family Office | Oct 3, 2016 | News, Vincentian Family
With the participation of a large group of members of the different branches of the Vincentian Family, on Saturday, September 17, the Vincentian Family of Puerto Rico met in the parish "San Vicente de Paúl" to celebrate a day of prayer. Here are some pictures of the...
Pope Francis Celebrates the Feast of St. Vincent de Paul with the Vincentian Family
by Javier F. Chento | Oct 1, 2016 | News, Pope, Reflections, Vincentian Family
Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, C.M., Superior General, participated in the Eucharist Pope Francis celebrated in the chapel at the House of Santa Marta, Vatican, on the Feast of Saint Vincent de Paul, September 27, 2016. On the homily of Pope Francis for that day, L'Osservatore...
Vincentian Family and a Growing Trend – Lay Associates
by John Freund, CM | Oct 1, 2016 | Church, News
Although many religious congregations have decreased in membership since the Second Vatican Council, a growing number of laypeople are offering a vital presence through associate membership. The Vincentian Family, with its deep roots in the organizations of laity...
Laundry Trucks: Providing Homeless with Clean Clothing
by Elizabeth Astridge | Sep 30, 2016 | News
It seems like all types of mobile service trucks are popping up these days - starting long ago with the beloved ice cream truck and more recently food trucks, fashion trucks and now...laundry trucks? It's not your typical mobile service truck, but it serves a much...
Women are Active Agents of Peace and Development
by Teresa Kotturan, SCN | Sep 29, 2016 | News, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Women Empowerment and Gender Equality are at the heart of the Transformative Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development, adopted by 193 countries in September 2015. Agenda 2030 states, “The achievement of full human...