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The Rosalie Projects: In the Open Air
by Ana Lucia Piteira & Patrícia Gomes, DC | May 5, 2024 | Daughters of Charity, News | 0 Comments
Thanks to the “Open Air” project, 60 rag pickers at the Aracatí landfill in Brazil are protected from hazards and contamination.
Sunday, April 28: the Pope in Venice, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Accompanying his Visit
by Vincentian Family Office | May 5, 2024 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
On Sunday, April 28, Pope Francis visited the city of Venice. Many members of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul were present in St. Mark’s Square
The Eucharist and Social Mission: May 30th Webinar
Sisters of Charity Halifax are set to Mark 175 years of service on May 11
by .famvin | May 2, 2024 | News, Sisters of Charity | 0 Comments
Tracing their origins back to four Sisters arriving in Halifax from New York in the mid-19th century, are preparing to celebrate 175 years of service
Ending Poverty and Ensuring Dignity for All
by Sister Michelle Loisel, DC | Jun 13, 2024 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Over the past three years, the number of individuals living on less than $3.65 USD-a-day increased by 165 million. Today, nearly 700 million people worldwide live in extreme poverty, on less than $2.15 a day.
COVIAM-General Curia of the Congregation of the Mission Meeting Begins: Putting On the Spirit of Jesus Christ in Africa and Madagascar
by .famvin | Jun 11, 2024 | Congregation of the Mission, News
On June 10, the Congregation of the Mission officially began the six-day COVIAM-General Curia Meeting. COVIAM is the Conference of Visitors of Africa and Madagascar of the Congregation of the Mission.
Celebrating 175 Years Of Our Arrival in Halifax
by Sister Donna Geernaert | Jun 10, 2024 | News, Sisters of Charity
For us, Sisters of Charity of Halifax, May 11, 2024, was a day to mark 175 years of service.
A life transformed: Annie Smith’s journey to recovery
by Jonathon Gregg | Aug 10, 2023 | News
It took Annie Smith 50 years to find a recovery program that worked for her. But the wait paid off.
Volunteers Help Families in David, KY
by .famvin | Aug 10, 2023 | News
From July 6-9, a group of volunteers traveled to David, Kentucky, to make a difference in the lives of those in need.
Irish Volunteers across the African Continent: Summer Update from Vincentian Lay Missionaries (VLM)
by .famvin | Aug 9, 2023 | News
VLM is delighted to report that we have had a busy summer with a total of 22 volunteers travelling to Ghana, Kenya, and Tanzania. This has only been possible thanks to our most valuable partnerships with the Vincentian Fathers and Daughters of Charity. Please read on...
Fr. Valeriano Güemes, C.M., to be Declared a “Servant of God”
by Santiago Azcárate Gorri, C.M. | Aug 8, 2023 | Congregation of the Mission, News
The celebration of this declaration will take place on August 12 in a Pontifical Mass to be officiated by the Bishop of Berhampur (India).
Vincentian Family In North America Meet This October! Get Your Printable Flyer “I Am Vincent Today”
by .famvin | Aug 8, 2023 | News
Download a new one-page flyer promoting the North American Vincentian Family Gathering 2023.
The Commissioning of Two Houses to Two Families With Insufficient Accommodation
by Paulinah Appiah Antwi | Aug 6, 2023 | Homelessness, News
Botswana finally joined the many countries that have benefited from the FAMVIN Homeless Alliance funding
Stitching Together a Future for Girls in Rural Bihar (India)
by .famvin | Aug 5, 2023 | News
Just 40 kilometers from the hustle and bustle of Patna, on the tranquil banks of the Ganges River, there exists a seemingly unremarkable village. However, a closer look reveals a remarkable story of transformation brought about by Sister Sangeeta Bara and the Sisters...
International Meeting of 1300 Young Vincentians in Felgueiras, Portugal
by .famvin | Aug 4, 2023 | News, Vincentian Marian Youth
From July 29 to August 1, one thousand three hundred young Vincentians from 55 countries met in Felgueiras for the International Meeting of Young Vincentians.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul Gathers for National Assembly in St. Louis
by Jill Pioter, SVDP USA | Aug 3, 2023 | News
The National Council of the United States, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, will host its annual National Assembly, September 6 – 9, 2023 at the Hyatt Regency at the Arch in St. Louis, MO.