The Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SSVP), within the framework of “13 Houses Campaign” Famvin initiative, promotes the construction of 15 homes.
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Building Houses, Rebuilding Lives: “Ozanam Village”
This was the fourth village that was built for the victims of the super typhoon Yolanda (internationally known as Haiyan) under the “Building houses, rebuilding lives” project financed by the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul, via the Commission for International Aid and Development (CIAD).
Three years working together to end homelessness
The Famvin Homeless Alliance (FHA) has reached three years working with the poorest of the poor and the homeless.
Pope’s speeches Washington and New York…
Pope’s speeches Washington and New York courtesy of the Vatican website. New York 25 - 9 - 2015 Apostolic Journey: Holy Mass Apostolic Journey: Visit to "Our Lady, Queen of the Angels" School and meeting with children and immigrant families Apostolic Journey:...
Pope Francis speaks to Congress
Pope Francis speaks to Congress VISIT TO THE JOINT SESSION OF THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS ADDRESS OF THE HOLY FATHER United States Capitol, Washington, D.C. Thursday, 24 September 2015 [Multimedia] Mr. Vice-President, Mr. Speaker, Honorable Members of Congress, Dear...
Culture of encounter and Vincentians
Culture of encounter and Vincentians - In his address to the Bishops of the United States Pope Francis said "we are promoters of the culture of encounter. We are living sacraments of the embrace between God’s riches and our poverty. We are witnesses of the abasement...
Sisters of Charity Nazareth and earthquake relief – Video
This is a video slideshow showing the Sisters of Charity Nazareth and earthquake relief and their collaborators in Kathmandu, Nepal. https://vimeo.com/140058313
The Daughters of Charity in Cuba
Remove the sandals from your feet because you are on holy ground… The Daughters of Charity in Cuba [This article and picture were first published on the website of the Daughters of Charity from the Central American Province. The Pope’s response is taken directly...
Obama honors both Pope and Elizabeth Seton
President Obama presents Pope Francis with key to the home of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Presented in a case crafted specifically for the occasion, the key honors both His Holiness Pope Francis, and Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton. “This gift is a fitting tribute,” said Rob...
Ladies of Charity write to Congress
The Ladies of Charity write to Congress in the hope that Congress can work together to protect our environment. They adopted a resolution at the National Assembly on September 19, 2015 standing with the Holy Father in his call to protect our common home and address...
Superior General writes to Vincentian Family
"As we respond to this call to participate in the process of the New Evangelization, we, as Vincentians have a unique contribution to offer." Feast of Saint Vincent de Paul September 27th, 2015 Dear Members of the Vincentian Family, May the grace and peace of Our Lord...
AIC mourns death of first international president of modern era
Without Claire Delva, AIC as it is today would never have been born
