As we remember October 17th’s Eradication of Poverty Day – a day of global significance – we would like to reflect on the plight of those struggling with homelessness in Brazil.
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Matambanadzo Named As International Territory Vice President for Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Pamela Matambanadzo of Chicago IL has been appointed to serve as International Territory Vice President for America 1 for the International Confederation of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul.
Lebanon – The spectre of war… the schools take action!
Since October 7, the conflict in Gaza has cast an even darker shadow over the very difficult situation in Lebanon.
The National Gathering of the Vincentian Family in Brazil Stressed the Importance of Seeking New Ways of Acting Together
The National Meeting of the Vincentian Family was held in Osasco (Brazil) from June 17 to 19 and included the participation of representatives from thirteen branches of the Vincentian Family.
The Council General of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul holds “All Africa” Assembly in Nairobi
We ask for your prayers for success of this meeting, and may the Good Lord bless the “All Africa” Assembly.
Tireless work of the Vincentian Family and donation from French benefactors helped families affected by the rains in the mountain region of Rio
Gradually, life goes back to normal. After three months of the rains that devastated the mountain region of Petrópolis, students have already returned to class and a great network was formed to help their families and school employees to recover from the damage they suffered.
Chronicle of the 43rd General Assembly of the Congregation of the Mission, July 8
The session was dedicated to the study of the various Postulata which had been presented to the Assembly.
Chronicle of the 43rd General Assembly of the Congregation of the Mission, July 7
The delegates met in linguistic groups and dialogued about the following question: In the context of this General Assembly which seeks to establish priorities for the next six years, what are these dreams of the younger confreres telling us?
The Pope Video • For The Elderly
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: For the Elderly.
Chronicle of the 43rd General Assembly of the Congregation of the Mission, July 6
We gathered in the Merry del Val Assembly Hall and prayed that the Holy Spirit might guide our work and enlighten us. A video about the 13 Houses Campaign was then presented to the delegates. The minutes from the previous day were read by Corpus DELGADO and approved....
Let’s Establish Relationships: Youth in the City of Como (Italy) Encounter Marginality
“Legami” [Italian for “Ties”] is a group on the move in the city of Como (Italy) which was organized to create opportunities for encounter and dialogue between people living on the peripheries and young men and women.
SSVP congratulates the re-election of two great leaders of the Vincentian Family
Bertin Sanon and Tomaz Mavric start a new six-year term in the Congregation of the Religious of Saint Vincent de Paul (RSV) and the Congregation of the Mission (CM) respectively
