On April 22, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in City of Grants Pass, Oregon v. Johnson—a case which aims to determine whether local governments can make it a crime for someone to live outside and unsheltered if they have no home.
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Empowering individuals and communities: reflections from Manila
by Laura Hillier | March 10, 2024 | News | 0 Comments
Recognised as a form of homelessness by the Institute of Global Homelessness, slums are often characterised by overcrowding, inadequate infrastructure and lack of access to basic services.
CIF Asia 2024: Opening the Doors to Vincentian Family, India
by Fr. Thuruthel Joy, CM | March 9, 2024 | Formation, News | 0 Comments
From February 4 to 14, 2024, the Southern Indian Province, under the guidance of the International Formation Centre (CIF), hosted a short course on ‘Vincentian Spirituality and Ethics’ at Karunalya, Belwadi, Mysore.
A Women’s Day shout-out for our Catholic sisters
by Nuala Kenny OC | March 8, 2024 | News | 0 Comments
Celebrating the wisdom, courage, and prophetic witness of religious sisters on the occasion of International Women’s Day
Ukraine Two Years on: There is so Much More we Could do for those Experiencing Homelessness
by Matthew Carter | March 3, 2024 | Conflict in Ukraine, News | 1 Comment
The war in Ukraine and other conflicts around the world is one of the most pressing global drivers of homelessness.
The Pope Video • For the formation of men and women religious, and seminarians
by .famvin | May 18, 2024 | Church, Formation, Reflections
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: For the formation of men and women religious, and seminarians.
Latest News from some new communities of the Daughters of Charity International (Video)
by Famvin Media Resources | May 17, 2024 | Daughters of Charity, News
In this video, the Sisters of five new communities of the Daughters of Charity in Africa and India tell us about what’s happening on the ground where they are.
Masters in Vincentian Studies 2023-2025
by Vincentian Family Office | Jan 26, 2023 | News
The General Assembly of the Congregation of the Mission approved the initiative of a Masters in Vincentian Studies and gave SIEV responsibility for actualizing this initiative.
Western Region North of 60 Project Annual Report 2022
by .famvin | Jan 23, 2023 | News
This project is managed by a team of SSVP volunteers. There are no paid employees. Team members are assigned a community. They work with members of their own parish to learn about the needs of those living in a specific Arctic Community.
I CIF in Asia for members of the Congregation of the Mission and the Vincentian Family
by Andrés Motto, CM. | Jan 21, 2023 | News
We send you in an attached file an invitation to participate in the I CIF in Asia for members of the Congregation of the Mission and the worldwide Vincentian Family. It will be held in Manila, Philippines, March 5 to 19, 2023.
SVdP Announces New Episodes of Our Faith in Action on EWTN
by Jill Pioter, SVDP USA | Jan 21, 2023 | News
“Our Faith in Action: Today’s Society of St. Vincent de Paul” will release its final five episodes with a special weeklong event on EWTN Global Catholic Network. From February 6 – 10, one new episode will air each day at 5:30 PM EASTERN / 4:30 PM CENTRAL.
New Book: The biography of John Gowan CM, 1817-1897
by .famvin | Jan 19, 2023 | News
Promotor of Young Ireland, organiser of famine relief in Wicklow, co-founder of the Holy Faith Sisters, Irish speaker, pilgrim, and a mean handball player: this was John Gowan.
XXII AIC International Assembly – Rome 2023
by Vincentian Family Office | Jan 16, 2023 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, News
The next International Assembly of the International Association of Charities (AIC) will be held in Frascati, near Rome, Italy, from March 21 to 24, 2023, with the theme: “Citizens of the world, walking united in hope.”
‘Let Us Witness that God is Alive’ – The story of Mukta Gope
by Ringemit Lepcha, SCN | Jan 16, 2023 | News, Poverty: Analysis and Responses
The story of Mukta Gope is one of unfortunate circumstances, perseverance, and compassion. About 15 years ago, Mukta Gope lived with her three children (a boy and two girls) and her husband at Dakuri, Chakradapur. One day her husband became seriously ill, but they...
The General Council is Updating its Data on the St. Vincent de Paul Society’s Presence Around the World
by Vincentian Family Office | Jan 16, 2023 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
The full list of “Vincentian territories” has been drawn up with great care, based on the latest information provided by our 12 Territorial vice-Presidents on the situation of our organisation on the ground.
Niagara University Featured in Princeton Review Guide to Green Colleges 2023 Edition
by Lisa McMahon | Jan 15, 2023 | News
Niagara University is again one of the nation’s most environmentally responsible colleges, according to The Princeton Review®.