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Sisters of Charity of Nazareth Transform Lives in Nepal
by Pragati Shahi | April 18, 2024 | News, Sisters of Charity | 0 Comments
On a cold Wednesday morning in December, the outdoor play area of Navjyoti Centre, a day care school for children and young people with disabilities is buzzing with activity.
Happiness
by Jim Claffey, CM | April 18, 2024 | Formation, News, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 1 Comment
The annual World Happiness Report is out. But a lot of people won’t be happy.
The history of the Congregation of the Mission began on April 17, 399 years ago
by Felipe Andrés Rojas, CM | April 17, 2024 | Congregation of the Mission, News | 1 Comment
The Congregation of the Mission, from a humble beginning in the de Gondi house, would expand to touch countless lives.
Schools Rally Support for Mission
by Sisters of Charity of Nazareth - India | April 17, 2024 | News, Sisters of Charity | 0 Comments
Sister Rena expresses gratitude to these three schools for their dedication to enriching students’ lives and assisting the disadvantaged through EPDO.
First FHA online training event for the SSVP
by Vincentian Homeless Alliance | May 23, 2021 | News
The FHA organised its first online training event to encourage more Vincentians to join our efforts to end homelessness.
“Fundación Regazo” and Migration in Chile
by Vincentian Family Office | May 22, 2021 | Daughters of Charity, News
Fifty years ago, a group of sisters from the Company of the Daughters of Charity traveled through the poorest places of Santiago rescuing and giving homes to hundreds of children and teenagers. Today, that same spirit of love is still alive and present.
My Work Experience at The United Nations (by Michael O’Driscoll)
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Apr 28, 2016 | News, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Sr. Catherine Prendergast writes, "I thought I would take the approach of adding the voice of a young person to our sharing." So here's Michael O'Driscoll... When you pass through the gates of that Iconic building...
International Commission for Systemic Change, Sao Paulo, Brazil
by Elizabeth Astridge | Apr 27, 2016 | News, Systemic change
Vincentian Family International Commission for Systemic Change, Sao Paulo, Brazil From April 19-22, the International Commission of the Vincentian Family to Promote Systemic Change held a two-day meeting in Sao Paulo and a two-day training for four Latin American...
Vincentian Family At Youth Day In Zhytomyr
by Javier F. Chento | Apr 26, 2016 | Announcements, News
On March 19, Vincentian Fathers, seminarians, Sisters of Mary of Miraculous Medal and volunteers participated in Youth Day in Zhytomyr. They made presentations on activities of communities and charitable groups of the Vincentian Family. They shared with youth how...
Preparing for the 400th Anniversary of the Vincentian Charism
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Apr 25, 2016 | News, Vincentian Family
To help ready us to celebrate the Vincentian Charism in 2017, the Vincentian Family Collaboration Commission presents this brief video to complement the letter announcing the upcoming anniversary year: "I was a stranger and you welcomed me!" And don't forget to...
Society of Saint Vincent de Paul General Elections
by Elizabeth Astridge | Apr 23, 2016 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
On June 5, 2016 the International Confederation of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul will elect a new General President for a six-year term. The two candidates for the position are Renato Lima de Oliveira and Maria Geralda (Ada) Ferreira. Included in their December...
175 nations sign International climate change agreement
by John Freund, CM | Apr 23, 2016 | News, Sisters of Charity, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Sr. Teresa Kotturan, (second from right) U.N. representative of the Sisters of Charity Federation attended the Paris climate change meetings, held Nov. 30 to Dec. 12. It is with great joy that what she witnessed will now be signed in a ceremony at the United Nations....
Prayer Meeting With People: Vincentian Family Serves In Kiev
by Javier F. Chento | Apr 22, 2016 | Evangelization, News
"A poor soul cried, and the Lord has heard her” These words from the Bible bring hope. Every person is a poor soul before God. And if poor souls unite in a prayer, the Lord visits them, comes to them and is present among them. The Word of God inspires us, wakens hope...
A New Molecular Biology Laboratory in Chokwe, Mozambique
by Javier F. Chento | Apr 22, 2016 | Daughters of Charity, News, Poverty: Analysis and Responses
On March 12, the inauguration of a new molecular biology laboratory was held, linked to the DREAM center managed by the Daughters of Charity. The Minister of Health was present at the inauguration. The DREAM center of Chokwe has a long history of treating those...
Holy See Panels Call For Stepping Up Anti-trafficking Efforts
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Apr 21, 2016 | Church, News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
“Here in 2016 we talk a good game on anti-trafficking and slavery. Now is the time for action,” The Holy See delivered some powerful messages about ending human trafficking and slavery, April 7, says Sr. Margaret O'Dwyer, DC, during a multi-panel discussion at the...