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“Welcome Home” in Guatemala with the “13 Houses” Campaign
After three years of work, more than 30 families who lost their homes during the Volcán de Fuego eruption in 2018 now have a better and safer place to call home.
Sister Blandina Gardens Dedicated in Trinidad
The people of Trinidad, Colorado celebrated the dedication of the Sister Blandina Wellness Gardens, a community wellness park in tribute to Sister of Charity of Cincinnati Blandina Segale.
Calling all Youth and Young Adult Vincentians!
The 2021 SVdP National Assembly is fast-approaching and we hope to see the faces of Youth and Young Adult Vincentians in Houston!
St. John’s Prep – Human Trafficking Awareness
The Junior Ladies of Charity from St. John’s Preparatory School sponsored a Human Trafficking Awareness Project for their school community. The Junior Ladies chose to coincide with the United Nations 60th Commission on the Status of Women the United Nations Missions,...
Presentation of the celebration of the 400th anniversary of the Vincentian charism in 2017
Dear Leaders and Members of the Vincentian Family, As was mentioned in January at our meeting of the international Vincentian Family in Rome, 2017 marks the 400th Anniversary of the birth of the Vincentian charism. The Vincentian Family Collaboration Commission,...
MISEVI: Mission in Service the Vincentian Way
MISEVI = MIsioneros SEglares VIcencianos. It means “Vincentian Lay Missionaries in Spanish. But in the USA, MISEVI is more than just the Vincentian Lay Missionaries-USA. It’s a host of young adult Vincentian Volunteers groups and experiences. So, MISEVI USA has...
St. Vincent de Paul Television Appearance
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul, National President Sheila Gilbert and National CEO Dave Barringer will be featured in an all new episode of the Eternal Word Television Network series, "The Church Universal." This brand-new St. Vincent de Paul episode will air on...
Grassroots Matter at the United Nations
Sr. Margaret O’Dwyer, DC writes from the UN: Voices from the grassroots were perhaps the most powerful during recent UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) sessions because they spoke of social and economic realities experienced by everyday people. About 4,000 to...
Formation Plan for the Vincentian Family in Ecuador
On February 20, 2016 we initiated the Formation Plan for the Vincentian Family in Ecuador (FAVIE). We began by meeting with the Advisers of the various Branches, then met with the members in various constituted zones and/or regions. At the present time, the members...
Systemic Change Meeting Includes UN NGO Reps
At the Bronx Campus of Mount Saint Vincent College, on February 26, representatives of several branches of the Vincentian Family met to discuss ways to more effectively work together to help people living in poverty improve their living conditions through Systemic...
Vincentians of Wherever: Foodies
Can Vincentians be foodies? The charism is expressed in a variety of ways! An eye-catching retrofitted bus rolled onto an empty lot in St. Louis’ near north side Saturday to offer up fresh produce and the ingredients for sweet potato chili. The visit launched the...
Dr. Michael Thio speaking to Caritas in Rome
Dr. Michael Thio, President General of the International SSDP, spoke to Caritas in Rome in February. The topic of Dr. Thio's address was the encyclical, Deus Caritas Est, God is Love, and what the challenges are for Catholic charity organizations. The 54-minute...