There are innumerable women who shaped our history, those who with their words, their silences, their strength or their sensibilities were showing us the maternal face of God.
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New Biography of Saint Vincent de Paul
by Javier F. Chento | January 30, 2020 | News | 0 Comments
Father Luigi Mezzadri, CM speaks with us about his most recent book…Saint Vincent de Paul: Life, Charism and Charity.
Goodbye UN – Thank You, Famvin!
by Guillermo Campuzano | January 30, 2020 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 6 Comments
I will be leaving the UN on February 14, 2020 when the negotiations of the UN resolution on homelessness will hopefully be pretty much finished.
History of the AIC in San Miguel (El Salvador, Central America)
by Flavio Pereira Tercero | January 27, 2020 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, News | 0 Comments
On December 28, 1928 the International Association of Charity in the city of San Miguel was established in the Hospital San Juan de Dios.
From the FOC to the HOC: Happy Ten Years!
by Sister Tracy Kemme, SC | January 25, 2020 | Formation, News, Reflections | 1 Comment
Last Saturday marked the ten year anniversary of the House of Charity (HOC) in New Orleans, and we at the Future of Charity (FOC) blog want to celebrate their milestone.
SSVP Took Part in a Panel Discussion on Homelessness at the United Nations
by Vincentian Family Office | Mar 13, 2021 | Homelessness, News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Renato Lima de Oliveira, took part in the panel discussion titled “Digital Technology at the Service of Ending Homelessness,” together with other experts on the subject.
The 65th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women
by Teresa Kotturan, SCN | Mar 11, 2021 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
The report of the UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres on the priority theme shines a light on the global trends, persistent barriers and opportunities women face in their struggles for effective participation and decision-making in public life.
Australia mourns passing of Vincentian leader Tony Thornton
by John Freund, CM | Jul 23, 2015 | News, Vincentian Family
Tony Thornton, former National President of the St Vincent de Paul Society in Australia, died suddenly on Saturday 11 July 2015. After the words of Bl. Frederick, ‘Charity is the Samaritan who pours oil on the wounds of the traveller who has been attacked. It is the...
How do Irish Vincentians speak up for the marginalized?
by John Freund, CM | Jul 22, 2015 | News
How do Irish Vincentians speak up for the marginalized? John-Mark McCafferty is Head of Social Justice and Policy with the National Office of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVP). He leads and coordinates the policy and advocacy work of SVP and informs and shapes...
Where do you want to place your energy?
by John Freund, CM | Jul 22, 2015 | News, Vincentian Family
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vowTL3P0dmg Enjoy the latest video from the Colorado Vincentian Volunteers if you are thinking about where do you want to place your energy. Their website asks... At this point in your life, do you find yourself questioning which path...
The Last Mile on the Road to End Poverty
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jul 22, 2015 | Formation, News, Systemic change, Vincentian Family
The Brookings Institution's latest report ought to be of great interest to the Vincentian Family. Our mission, our strategies and our experience can be brought to bear for the analysis of this landmark document, and serve as a partial basis for future collaborative...
Out of poverty Newsletter from SVDP
by John Freund, CM | Jul 21, 2015 | News
information from the Voice of the Poor and other systemic change initiatives.
185th Anniversary of apparitions – what happened since then?
by John Freund, CM | Jul 19, 2015 | Association of the Miraculous Medal, Formation, News, Vincentian Marian Youth
We celebrate the 185th anniversary of the first apparition of our Lady to St. Catherine Labouré, on the night of July 18-19. What impact did the apparitions have since then on the Vincentian Family. Father Corpus Delgado reflects on this in a lengthy article ... St....
Daughters of Charity select Blue Mountain to Recapitalize
by John Freund, CM | Jul 18, 2015 | Daughters of Charity, News
The Daughters of Charity Health System (DCHS) Board of Directors has selected BlueMountain Capital Management (BlueMountain), a private investment firm to recapitalize its operations. The transaction infuses Over $250 million of capital and maintains non-profit...
Daughter of Charity exchanged over 14,000 letters with prisoners
by John Freund, CM | Jul 18, 2015 | Daughters of Charity, News, Vincentian Family
An amazing second ministry after a term of office as Provincial - 14,000 letters between a Daughter of Charity and prisoners Astor Rodriguez writes on his Facebook page...Sister Genoveva Masip, DC was an Angel of Charity. She worked tirelessly for the poor. We who had...
Final letter from the President of the JMV
by John Freund, CM | Jul 18, 2015 | News, Vincentian Marian Youth
Yasmine Cajuiste concludes her service with a in a letter as the President of the JMV July 18, 2015 Dear members of the Vincentian Marian Youth Association: Evangelized, we evangelize! This year, as the VMY throughout the world celebrates the anniversary of the first...