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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.
Not working together has been biggest failure of pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has exposed how unprepared the world is — even wealthy, technologically advanced nations — to work together to stop an urgent crisis.
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
Who’s irrelevant now?
Who’s irrelevant now? That is the question David Barringer, CEO of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul USA, asks in the context of Pope's visit. We hear as Catholics all the time that our views are out of touch with modern times. We are chastised that our...
Daughter of Charity thinks globally but acts locally
A Daughter of Charity thinks globally but acts locally. PACIFIC Islanders face a real problem every day which is becoming more serious as the increasing detrimental effects of climate become more keenly felt. The following is taken from the Fiji Times. A simple act of...
Father Maher, CM – National Media Correspondent During Pope’s U.S. Visit
Father Maher To Serve As National Media Correspondent During Pope’s U.S. Visit The Rev. James J. Maher, C.M., president of Niagara University, will serve as an expert correspondent for several national media outlets during Pope Francis’ visit to the United States next...
Oh when the (LCUSA) saints…
Photos from the first day of the Ladies of Charity National Assembly in New Orleans!
“Vincentian Women Changing Communities with Joy and Hope”
Over 150 women from across the USA are gathering in New Orleans for their National Assembly 2015 . September 18 & 19, 2015 they are focusing on the theme “Vincentian Women Changing Communities with Joy and Hope” They arrive in New Orleans 10 years after Katrina,...
Walking with the Pope to eliminate Poverty
Walking with the Pope to eliminate Poverty Society of St. Vincent de Paul® hosts 8th Annual Friends of the Poor® Walk/Run ST. LOUIS – “Unity happens when we walk together,” Pope Francis said. While Society of St. Vincent de Paul members, their friends and...
Novena during the Pope’s visit to the US
Pope Francis will visit the United States Sept. 22–27, 2015. Daughters of Charity invite us to join in a novena of prayer for his safety and the success of his visit. Opening Prayer: Pope Francis' Prayer to the Holy Spirit Breathe into me, Holy Spirit, that my...