From AIC International When the “Tsiry” (“seeds” in Malagasy) literacy project started in autumn 2010 with the...
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Society of St. Vincent de Paul: 191 Years Serving in Hope
by Juan Manuel B. Gomez | April 23, 2024 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul celebrates its 191st anniversary today, April 23, when its seven founders established the first Conference of Charity.
Belize Sisters of Charity of Nazareth Associates Deliver Meals To Those in Need
by .famvin | April 22, 2024 | News, Sisters of Charity | 0 Comments
It is always heartening to witness acts of kindness that remind us of our shared humanity.
Colorado Vincentian Volunteers: Stories from the US/Mexico Border
St. Vincent’s Founding Signature: Celebrating 399 Years of the Congregation of the Mission
by .famvin | April 21, 2024 | Congregation of the Mission, News | 0 Comments
On April 17, 2024, we, the Congregation of the Mission, celebrated 399 years of uninterrupted commitment and unconditional love for our neighbour, especially for those most in need.
2021 SVDP USA National Assembly in Houston
by .famvin | Jul 17, 2021 | News
After a hiatus in 2020, the 2021 SVDP USA National Assembly is back as a live event!
New life through wellness
by Malini Manjoly, SCN | Jul 15, 2021 | News
Anant Lal Ram and his wife, Pushpa Kumari Durga from Jitwarpur, Nizamat in Samastipur are taking a two-week wellness treatment at Nazareth Hospital, Mokama.
New Museum Exhibit Opens at The National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
by Elizabeth Astridge | Jul 9, 2016 | News
Emmitsburg, MD — The Seton Shrine’s museum has opened a new, free exhibit showcasing the work that Sisters are doing today across the country and around the world. “Sisters Today – A World of Difference” shows Sisters hard at work everywhere, from the Arizona desert...
An image of humility for the Vincentian Family
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jul 8, 2016 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Acceptance speech of Atty. Ceferino A. Patino Jr. as President of SSVP Philippines Before anything else, allow me to introduce myself to you. My full name is Ceferino A. Patino Jr. 70 years old married to one beautiful wife for 40 years (Tita Dek, please stand and be...
CM General Assembly News, Day 10 #AG2016CM
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jul 7, 2016 | Congregation of the Mission, News
Day 10, July 6: Solidarity The day began with mass celebrated by Fr. Tomaz with the main concelebrants being Michael Talapkanych, the other delegate from the vice-province of Sts. Cyril and Methodius, and Paul Roche of Ireland, the former vice-provincial. In his first...
How Do We Ensure No One is Left Behind?
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jul 7, 2016 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
The High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development will be meeting at the United Nations in New York from July 11- 20, 2016. It is the central platform for the follow-up and review of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Sustainable Development...
Educated and Homeless: Cheryl’s Story of Survival
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jul 6, 2016 | News, Poverty: Analysis and Responses
A former case manager shares about reality of mental illness and finding oneself homeless. At the height of her career, Cheryl was a case manager working for a mental health agency in Juneau, Alaska. She had two degrees from Northern Arizona University under her belt...
Official biography of Tomaž Mavrič, CM
by Javier F. Chento | Jul 6, 2016 | News
Tomaž Mavrič, CM - Twenty-fifth Superior General of the Congregation of the Mission and the Company of the Daughters of Charity. Father Tomaž was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina on May 9, 1959. His mother, Leopoldina, and his father, Joze, were born in Slovenia in...
ANNOUNCEMENT – Rev. Father Tomaž Mavrič, CM – new Superior General
by Elizabeth Astridge | Jul 5, 2016 | Announcements, News
I have the joy of announcing that on this Tuesday, 5 July 2016, during our XLII General Assembly, Rev. Father Tomaž Mavrič, CM, Vice-Visitor of Cyril and Methodius, was elected Superior General of the Congregation of the Mission and of the Company of the Daughters...
Maps? Now on Social!
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jul 5, 2016 | News, Social, Technology: Issues and Uses
Yes. Maps. The Vincentian Family Office is working with sophisticated mapping software to help the Vincentian Family be more effective. Click on the image to take a look at this spectacular "story-map" to get an idea of what will be available next year. It's a long...
Interview with Fr. Gregory G. Gay on the eve of finishing his service as Superior General
by Javier F. Chento | Jul 5, 2016 | News
When Fr. Gregory G. Gay was elected Superior General of the Congregation of the Mission by the General Assembly in 2004, I [P. Celestino Fernandez, C. M.] was there as a reporter and did a short interview with him. When, on the eve of the end of his service and the...