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10 years of the Tsiry project: review and outlook
From AIC International When the “Tsiry” (“seeds” in Malagasy) literacy project started in autumn 2010 with the...
2021 SVDP USA National Assembly in Houston
After a hiatus in 2020, the 2021 SVDP USA National Assembly is back as a live event!
New life through wellness
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.
Consecrated Life and Humanitarian Crisis of Migrants/Refugees in the 21st Century
100 people coming from various countries and religious congregations have joined together in Rome from 22nd to the 25th of February to reflect on the role of Consecrated Life in the humanitarian crisis of millions of migrant/refugee men and women in the world today....
VMY: Let us open our heart to mercy!
Yancarlos de Jesús Carrasco de los Santos, International President of the VMY, wrote the following to the Presidents, Advisors and Members of the National Councils of the VMY: Dear Friends: Our theme for this year is the following: Let us open our heart to mercy! ...
6 seminarians killed in Nigeria
The Provincial Secretary, Nigeria wrote to the Superior General with the sad news that six seminarians were killed in Nigeria.
Refugees – a battle of values
The battle of values of fear and solidarity will be addressed in an international workshop: "Religious and Migration in the 21st Century: Perspectives, Response and Challenges." Sponsored in part by the Congregation of the Mission, this workshop is aimed at bringing...
Social Justice in the Bible
Given that Pope Francis’ words and actions draw people’s attention to issues of social justice this reposting of an article by Dominik Markl SJ titled
#IamVincent @NU Philadelphia
In the Germantown section of Philadelphia, senior biology major Jeffrey Gansworth was one of eight students (and two chaperones) that performed work at centers that offered free food to diseased residents, shelters for the homeless, and after-school programs in the...
Annual Meeting of Young Sisters in Mozambique
Young Daughters of Charity in Mozambique gathered for their annual spiritual formation, welcoming General Councillor Sister Neghesti for the day. Sister Neghesti offered reflections and photos on her daily life at the Mother House, and highlighted the final document...
UN’s 54th CSOCD Centers on Strengthening Social Development
As it drew to a close Friday, the UN’s 54th Commission for Social Development (CSOCD) passed a resolution setting its theme for next year; one close to Vincentian hearts: “Strategies for the Eradication of Poverty to Achieve Sustainable Development for All.” The...
Vincentians of Wherever: Vie Thorgren at Work
Spirituality at work. We all look for it. Anytime we greet others with warmth and a smile, we foster a spirit of light. Whenever we truly listen to others, we give the gift of light. Our choice to forgive rather than hold a grudge creates a glow that emanates beyond...