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The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul in Italy and 38 Other Associations Condemn the Possession of Nuclear Weapons
Nuclear weapons are weapons of mass destruction, therefore, as such, ethically unacceptable, as Pope Francis also recalled during his apostolic journey to Japan.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul shares Our Faith in Action in EWTN Special
The special tells the stories of Vincentian volunteers in three cities as they serve neighbors in need whose lives were severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Job Fair – A Vincentian Initiative For Work Reentry (Honduras)
During these days we often hear people say: the time of crisis is a time of opportunity.
A World of Merciful Vincentians
[Jan. 25, 2016] As I write to you, I am happy to announce that famvin.org/en has a new editor! Working now along side Fr. John Freund, Elizabeth Astridge -- a Vincentian Lay Missionary of the United States -- will be helping to shape the future of .famvin. She will be...
Voice of the Poor – Ontario
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul Ontario Voice of the Poor Advocacy Committee wrote a letter to the Ontario Minister of Finance.
NLRB, DePaul University, unionization religious freedom
Put the words NLRB, DePaul University, unions and religious freedom in one headline and there is bound to be a variety of opinions and interpretations in the media. Vincentian President Dennis Holtschneider makes his stance clear. DePaul will continue to protect the...
Let God Surprise you during Lent
Father Terrence Moran offers this calendar: "A Lenten Journey in the Jubilee Year of Mercy" as a prayer/reflection/suggestion for action for each day of Lent. It is from the Office of Peace, Justice and Ecological Integrity of the Sisters of Charity of Saint...
United Nations NGOs Collaborate with .FAMVIN
from Margaret O'Dwyer, DC at the United Nations with Aidan Rooney. Members of the Vincentian Family working as NGO representatives to the United Nations met with Fr. Aidan Rooney, CM, Wednesday, at the CM’s NGO Office in Manhattan. The group considered strategies for...
The Future of Charity – January
As January draws to a close some might be interested learning what is on the minds of the bloggers of the Future of Charity and the "younger, newer vowed members or women in formation with religious congregations from the Sisters of Charity Federation. " The Greatest...
St. Vincent dePaul Society and Irish elections
Just as in Australia and the USA serve the voiceless in elections, so also the St. Vincent dePaul Society speaks out regarding Irish elections. This year’s General Election, 100 years since the Rising, is a decisive opportunity to realise a fair, inclusive and...
Catch the energy of the Vincentian Family in Action
Catch the energy! No doubt there will be some official documents reporting on the recently completed meeting of the leaders of the Vincentian Family in Rome. Thanks to Father Aidan Rooney, CM, Pamela Mantuhac (Philippines)and Denise El-Khoury (Lebanon) the following...
Fridays of Mercy
The Pope begins his "Fridays of mercy" - Vincent told us to love God with the sweat of our brows and the strength of our arms. St. Francis believed that we should preach always and even use words if we must. Pope Francis certainly continues his preaching by example...