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Vincentian Youth: United in Synodality and Strengthened in Faith
by Juliana Rosa Silva | July 4, 2024 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
On July 4, 1925, at the age of 24, Pier Giorgio Frassati, a great young man who chose to spend his youth in service to the most needy and abandoned, returned to the embrace of the Father.
The Rosalie Projects: As if you Weren’t the Same…
by Anyanwu Sylvia Chinagorom, DC | June 30, 2024 | News | 0 Comments
The “Hope Centre” in Abuja, Nigeria, is a truly inclusive education centre for children and young adults, with or without disabilities, within a school and a Rosalie Rendu vocational training centre.
It’s Called Fairness
by Jim Claffey | June 27, 2024 | Formation, News, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 4 Comments
A three-year-old screams “It’s not fair” when she thinks her brother gets something she doesn’t. Another child cries out the same when told it’s time for bed while an older sibling stays up.
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Letter of the Postulator General of the Congregation of the Mission on New Martyrs
by Serhiy Pavlish, C.M. | Jul 4, 2024 | Congregation of the Mission, News
In this letter, the Postulator General invites the Visitors and Regional Superiors to respond to Pope Francis’ call for a Catalogue of New Martyrs.
Letter from the President General of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul for Vincentian Youth Day
by Juan Manuel B. Gómez | Jul 4, 2024 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Today, July 4, we celebrate the feast of Pier Giorgio Frassati, patron of the youth of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. We live at a time when the faith and the Vincentian values that we defend are more important than ever.
High School Student has a Nonprofit to Help those in Need
by Tony Nochim | May 30, 2024 | News
A sixth grader at the time, Sumner realized that unlike herself, not everyone had their basic needs met. That the community around her had challenges. She wondered if she could make a difference instead of just driving by.
The Rosalie Projects: Like no other
by .famvin | May 26, 2024 | Daughters of Charity, News
The aim of the “Like no other” project was to refurbish the laundry room of a Centre for Children of Differing Abilities run by the Daughters of Charity in the Republic of Albany.
Building Dreams: Progress and Partnerships in the 13 Houses Project of the Vincentian Family
by .famvin | May 26, 2024 | News
Inspired by the rich discussions at the FHA Conference in Manila to empower individuals and communities in slums, a local gathering of the Vincentian Family convened in Curitiba, Brazil, where the “13 Houses” project called “Dignified Housing” has been providing homes to vulnerable families since 2020.
Serving With Compassion: The Inspiring Work of 103 Saints Korean Catholic Center Vincentian Conference in Los Angeles (USA)
by .famvin | May 25, 2024 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
In April, the Public Relations and marketing team of the Los Angeles Council of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul interviewed a local District President and posted the interview on their blog site. As we begin the celebration of Asian/Pacific American History month,...
Empowering Charity: Innovating Fundraising for the Society of St. Vincent De Paul in Ghana
by .famvin | May 23, 2024 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
During the 3rd National Festival meeting of the St. Vincent De Paul in Bolgatanga, Ghana, Bishop Alfred Agyenta emphasized the need for innovative income-generating projects to support charity work.
Weaving Hope: Celebrating the Jubilees of the Congregation of the Mission and the Universal Church
by Michel Araújo, CM | May 22, 2024 | Congregation of the Mission, News
Moved by prayer, clothed in the Spirit of Jesus Christ, pilgrims of hope Two important celebrations are taking place before our eyes: two Jubilees (jubilees are always major events at the ecclesial level): special times of grace, forgiveness of sins and plenary...
Vincentian Small Faith Community Program Accepting Applications
by Mary Pimmel-Freeman | May 20, 2024 | News
Enjoy this reflection by Gino Altamura who is a participant of the Vincentian Small Faith Community program and an alum of Vincentian Service Corps-West.
Belize “Adoption” Program Sets Out to Help Senior Citizens
by .famvin | May 20, 2024 | News, Sisters of Charity
In an effort to address the growing needs of senior citizens facing financial constraints, LIFE (Living Independently in Full Existence) in Belize has initiated an “Adopt-a-Senior” program.
The Rosalie Projects: “Load-bearing Walls”
by Domitienne Esuba, DC | May 19, 2024 | Daughters of Charity, News
The goal of the “Load-bearing Walls” project is to complete the construction of a nursery school for children of poor families in a remote region of Tanzania.