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Addressing homelessness across Brazil: a joint Vincentian effort
by Javier F. Chento | November 12, 2023 | Homelessness, News | 0 Comments
As we remember October 17th’s Eradication of Poverty Day – a day of global significance – we would like to reflect on the plight of those struggling with homelessness in Brazil.
Matambanadzo Named As International Territory Vice President for Society of St. Vincent de Paul
by Jill Pioter, SVDP USA | November 9, 2023 | News | 2 Comments
Pamela Matambanadzo of Chicago IL has been appointed to serve as International Territory Vice President for America 1 for the International Confederation of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul.
Lebanon – The spectre of war… the schools take action!
“Les Projets Rosalie” (The Rosalie Projects): With each other
Vincentian Family in Italy: Conference on Louise’s Enlightenment
by Vincentian Family Office | Dec 21, 2023 | News
On December 2, at the Casa Immacolata of the Daughters of Charity in Rome, there was a Conference on the Enlightenment: “Four Hundred Years after the Enlightenment Experience of St. Louise de Marillac 1623-2023.”
COP28 : An historic agreement for a “transition away from fossil fuels” by 2050
by Michelle Loisel, DC | Dec 21, 2023 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
The climate crisis is intensifying and it’s touching every part of our lives. Global efforts to address climate change are more urgent than ever.
By word of mouth, the 13 Houses Campaign “travels” to new countries
by .famvin | Apr 16, 2023 | News
The 13 Houses Campaign keeps growing: with the launch of the call for proposals on 30 August 2022, we witnessed the Vincentian desire to strengthen a ‘network of charity’ for homeless people that goes beyond geographical borders.
SSVP is celebrating 190 years of its foundation
by .famvin | Apr 15, 2023 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
On Sunday, April 23rd, at 3:30 pm (Paris time), a Holy Mass of Thanksgiving will be celebrated for the 190th anniversary of the foundation of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul and the 210th anniversary of the birth of Blessed Antoine-Frederic Ozanam.
The Pope Video • For a non-violent culture
by .famvin | Apr 15, 2023 | Church, Formation, Reflections
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: For a non-violent culture.
Fr. Tomaž Mavrič met with the Vincentian Marian Youth (VMY) in Rwanda and Burundi
by Henri Matsinga, CM | Apr 2, 2023 | News, Vincentian Marian Youth
I would like to share with you the joy felt by the Vincentian Marian Youth (VMY) of the Province of Central Africa for the visit of Fr. Tomaž Mavrič,
Terni, Italy: Inauguration of an informational panel (an artistic work) on peace: “Free to dream, free to grow”
by Vincentian Family Office | Apr 1, 2023 | Conflict in Ukraine, News
On Saturday, March 4, in the Ciaurro de Terni Park ( Italy ), a peace information panel (an artistic work) created by Ukrainian children attending the center Emporio Bimbi emporium of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul, together with children of other nationalities and Vincentian youth.
Tayde de Callataÿ, new President of the International Association of Charities (AIC), the Oldest Lay Association in the History of Volunteering
by Vincentian Family Office | Mar 27, 2023 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, News
The Assembly of the International Association of Charities (AIC), meeting under the theme "Citizens of the world, walking united in hope", concluded on March 24 with the election of the new international president. Mrs. Tayde de Callataÿ, of Belgium (former Secretary...
Anna and Misha’s Story: Children are our Future
by Vincentian Family Office | Mar 27, 2023 | Conflict in Ukraine, News
Meet Misha and Anna In our Kharkiv children’s centre, everyone knows 5-year-old Misha. “I’m not scared by the bombs,” Misha tells us. “Not scared at all.” His mother tells a different story. Misha used to hide under the table at the sound of the frequent air-raid...
Brothers of Charity New Novices in Nairobi
by .famvin | Mar 25, 2023 | News, Other Branch News
In a modest yet meaningful ceremony, 31 young men started their novitiate at the International Novitiate of the Brothers of Charity in Nairobi.
New Director General of the Daughters of Charity
by Vincentian Family Office | Mar 20, 2023 | Daughters of Charity, News
Father Tomaž Mavrič, Superior General, has named Father José Antonio GONZÁLEZ PRIETO, Director General of the Company of the Daughters of Charity