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Supporting Refugees in Rwanda in the Time of COVID-19
by Javier F. Chento | April 19, 2020 | News | 0 Comments
Rwanda has been locked down in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the country, including the Mahama Refugee Camp, where Father Henri Matsinga, CM is the local chaplain.
London Charity Makes Drastic Adaptations to Support Vulnerable Families
New Issue of “Ozanam Network” Published
by Javier F. Chento | April 18, 2020 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
The online issue 1/2020 of the “Ozanam Network” periodical is now available in four languages.
For International Mother Earth Day, UN Focuses on Biodiversity
by Margaret O'Dwyer | April 16, 2020 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 0 Comments
We can expect awareness raising, clean-up projects, tree-planting, and advocacy to reduce carbon emissions, next Wednesday, April 22, as millions globally celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day.
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North American Vincentian Family Gathering 2021
by .famvin | Jun 26, 2021 | News
Join us for the North American Vincentian Family Gathering in Atlanta, Georgia USA, October 22 – 24, 2021.
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The unforgettable experience of a Venezuelan volunteer in Bogota
by Vincentian Family Office | Jun 21, 2021 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, News
It is Faith and total trust in God and the Miraculous Virgin that has enabled the Daughters of Charity to overcome the very difficult times that the pandemic has forced them to confront.
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Interview with Kilver Fuentes, participant in the January 2020 Vincentian Family Meeting
by Elena Grazini | Jun 20, 2021 | News, Vincentian Family
For the first time I saw how much of an impact St. Vincent de Paul had left on so many people. It is not just a devotion – it is a life style.
Australian woman leaves $4.3 million estate to Vinnies
by John Freund, CM | Dec 22, 2015 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Australian woman leaves $4.3 million estate to Vinnies Lily Fardell, from Newcastle, died earlier this year and her final wishes were carried out on Friday. Among them was the wish that her home and its contents, valued at $4.3 million, be handed over to the St....
Fr Gregory Gay – Christmas greetings from Vatican Square
by John Freund, CM | Dec 20, 2015 | News, Vincentian Family
Fr. Gregory Gay CM, Superior General, sends his Christmas greetings from Vatican Square in this brief video.
The Marthas welcome Syrian refugee family
by John Freund, CM | Dec 18, 2015 | News, Other Branch News
The Marthas collaborate with TRI-Heart to welcome Syrian refugee family Posted by SC Federation on December 17, 2015 The Sisters of St. Martha of Antigonish in Nova Scotia, Canada are responding to Pope Francis’ call to care for refugees in a very real and tangible...
Junior Ladies of Charity growing
by John Freund, CM | Dec 17, 2015 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, News
Junior Ladies of Charity growing as evidenced by 29 new members in Albany, NY and 20 members in Buffalo serving to prepare Christmas for neighborhood families. Junior LOC in Albany, NY Install 29 New Members! On Dec. 8th, the Junior Ladies of Charity at the Academy of...
Encounter with Pope Francis at D.R.E.A.M. in Kenya
by John Freund, CM | Dec 16, 2015 | Daughters of Charity, News, Pope
Jessica Werner, recently returned from visits to USA Vincentian Lay Missionary sites (Jimma and Bonga in Ethiopia and several sites in Kenya) writes of an encounter between an old friend of many missionaries with Pope Francis at the D.R.E.A.M. project of Sant'egidio...
Coordinating Committee of the Vincentian Family in Spain
by John Freund, CM | Dec 16, 2015 | News, Vincentian Family
Meeting of the Coordinating Committee of the Vincentian Family in Spain David Carmona, CM writes... On Saturday, November 28th, there was an ordinary meeting of the Coordinating Committee of the Vincentian Family in Spain. Even though this meeting is usually held in...
Effect on tech company serving with the SVDP
by John Freund, CM | Dec 12, 2015 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Serving with the SVDP Night Patrol - The Effect of Community Service on our Company Joseph Sattout writes... The nightlife on the streets of Sydney City – a place where I used to associate fun, happy and enjoyable experiences, a place where I would walk the streets...
SVdP Opposes Proposed New IRS Regulation
by John Freund, CM | Dec 11, 2015 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
SVdP Opposes Proposed New IRS Regulation - Serious Concerns with Donor ID Security Public Comments Needed by December 16 There is a proposed new IRS regulation that will require nonprofits to collect the Social Security numbers of donors who make a cash donation of...
Federation – The stand against climate change
by John Freund, CM | Dec 11, 2015 | News
The stand against climate change Written by Krishna Magalona, Intern with the Sisters of Charity Federation from the College of Mount Saint Vincent The road to Paris has been a long one, faced with global and local difficulties. The 2015 Paris Climate Change...