Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish in Gitare Rwanda was founded by the Congregation of the Mission in 2016.
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Over 70 people join the first webinar on the “13 Houses” Campaign
Vincentians from several branches all over the world joined to listen to our all-women panel explaining how they developed their “13 Houses” projects.
Quarterly Newsletter from the Daughters of Charity in the Province of Rosalie Rendu
Enjoy the latest quarterly newsletter from the Daughters of Charity in the Province of Rosalie Rendu.
International Commission for Systemic Change, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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
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
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
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
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
"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
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
“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...
Earth Day – April 22, 2016
Earth Day is celebrated annually on April 22 (this coming Friday) and events worldwide are held to demonstrate support for environmental protection. First celebrated in 1970, it is now coordinated globally by the Earth Day Network, and celebrated in more than 193...
