On December 2, at the Casa Immacolata of the Daughters of Charity in Rome, there was a Conference on the Enlightenment: “Four Hundred Years after the Enlightenment Experience of St. Louise de Marillac 1623-2023.”
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COP28 : An historic agreement for a “transition away from fossil fuels” by 2050
The climate crisis is intensifying and it’s touching every part of our lives. Global efforts to address climate change are more urgent than ever.
Odair Miguel, priest of the Congregation of the Mission in Brazil, ordained bishop on December 8th
The Vincentian missionary, Odair Miguel Gonsalves dos Santos, CM., was ordained bishop in his hometown of Irati, Paraná (Brazil), in the parish church of St. Michael.
Rethinking homelessness: ‘connection and coordination’ seen as keys to fresh response
An evening of networking sponsored by the archdiocese to help connect individuals and organizations involved in charitable activity among Vancouver’s neediest populations.
SVdP Announces Episode 5 of Our Faith in Action Season 2 on EWTN
“Our Faith in Action: Today’s Society of St. Vincent de Paul” will wrap its season 2 premiere week special event on EWTN Global Catholic Network on December 2 at 5:30 PM EASTERN / 4:30 PM CENTRAL.
COP27, Delivering For the People and the Planet
Climate change affects us all. We share this beautiful gift of the Earth.
Francis blessed “Sheltering”, a sculpture that promotes the Vincentian Family’s “13 Houses Campaign”
He did so at his usual Wednesday audience in St. Peter’s Square. “Sheltering” seeks to promote the “13 Houses Campaign” to provide material and spiritual help to people experiencing homelessness around the world.
World Day of the Poor: Pope Francis will bless a sculpture that invites the world to care for the homeless
The sculpture ”Sheltering” will be unveiled next Wednesday, November 9, in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican. The sculpture seeks to promote the Vincentian Family’s “13 Houses Campaign” to provide material and spiritual help to people suffering from homelessness around the world.
The Executive Board of the Vincentian Family Meets In Rome
The annual meeting of the Executive Board of the International Vincentian Family began on Monday, November 7th and will continue until Friday, November 11th.
UK Embassy opens Depaul Kyiv Day Centre
After words of welcome, Fr. Vitaliy spoke about the founding of Depaul in Kharkiv in 2006 and its journey to becoming a lifeline for the country’s homeless ever since.
Ukraine: We are battling war. Soon we will battle frostbite and hypothermia
Russia’s war on Ukraine has brought so much pain and suffering. It has resulted in a humanitarian crisis which will only get worse as winter approaches.
The Pope Video • For Children Who Suffer
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: For Children Who Suffer.
