On November 12th, our Vice President Patrick Ebhojie was in Tanzania to establish the first Central Council which already has 15 active Conferences.
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The Vincentian Family in Chile
We began a campaign known as La Luca Solidaria to support some of the initiatives that are aiding those persons who have been affected by the pandemic.
500 New Houses for the Homeless in Australia
His life changed when he accessed one of the new 502 housing units that make up the latest “13 Houses” Campaign project, the first in Sydney and New South Wales (NSW), Australia.
Pope and Rodgers and Hammerstein lyrics
Communication is more than “the transmission of content” but rather “the reduction of distance.”
Reading the signs of the times!
Recent events have given new meaning to "reading the signs of the times" Francis conquers the front cover of Rolling Stone magazine magazine. (See also Vatican Insider) Vatican graffiti! A bright colored mural of Francis in a Superman pose has appeared out of...
The quotable Pope … in images
Edahn Small offers a visual presentation of 12 Inspiring Quotes from Pope Francis from 2013 on Economics, Spirituality, Abortion, Women, Politics, and Power. As the site says "you don't have to be religious to appreciate his refreshing outlook, compassion, and...
Pope’s visit to group occupying church
The Huffington Post tells the story of the impact of the Pope's visit to Tor Sapienza, one of the Rome's roughest neighborhoods. Fifteen Italian families live in the deconsecrated church where the parish was previously located -- they occupied the building in October...
Animated guide to American football
Mashable.com writes... "If the most important parts to your Super Bowl festivities include the half-time show, commercials and finger foods, you may want a little football refresher so you can enjoy the game to the fullest extent. Luckily, we now have an all-inclusive...
Internet as Gift of God – Pope Francis
“The internet, in particular, offers immense possibilities for encounter and solidarity. This is something truly good, a gift from God.”
Fr. Pat Griffin, CM steps down
Fr. Patrick Griffin to step down as Director-General of the Daughters of Charity Fr. G. Gregory Gay, C.M. Superior General of the Congregation of the Mission and the Daughters of Charity, announced that, due to health concerns, Fr. Patrick J. Griffin, C.M....
Pope Francis on state of the world
"It is now a long-established tradition that at the beginning of each new year the Pope meets the Diplomatic Corps accredited to the Holy See to offer his greetings and good wishes, and to share some reflections close to his heart as a pastor concerned for the joys...
Know the date of your Baptism?
Do you know the date of your baptism? This was a question he asked as he began a new series of catecheses on the Sacraments in St. Peter’s Square, focusing today on the Sacrament of Baptism according to Zenit... “Baptism is the sacrament in which our faith is founded...
