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From Darkness to Dawn: Britt’s Journey to Recovery and Renewal
by Tony Nochim | June 20, 2024 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
After overcoming a tumultuous past of abuse, addiction, and homelessness, Britt has found new purpose and stability through supportive housing and personal transformation.
Ladies of Charity of Calvert County Host Mobile Health Unit and Provide Fresh Produce for Those in Need
by .famvin | June 20, 2024 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, News | 0 Comments
It was a productive day for the Ladies of Charity volunteers (of Calvert County, Maryland), bolstered by the addition of two new, energetic members from DeMatha High School.
Sister Dorothy Moore, CSM, received an Honorary Doctorate from St. Francis Xavier University
by .famvin | June 17, 2024 | News, Sisters of Charity | 1 Comment
Sister Dorothy Moore, CSM, received an Honorary Doctorate from St. Francis Xavier University at the Spring Convocation ceremony on May 5th, 2024.
The Rosalie Projects: Coffee Break
by Danièle Kogel, DC | June 16, 2024 | Daughters of Charity, News | 1 Comment
The “Coffee Break” project at Saint Merri parish provides a welcome and a daily breakfast to vulnerable people.
Ukraine: Walking Alongside Those in Need
by Matthew Carter | Jun 24, 2024 | Conflict in Ukraine, News
Depaul Ukraine’s children’s center in Odesa provides crucial psychological support and shelter to displaced children and adults, helping them cope with trauma and rebuild their lives amidst the ongoing war.
Message of Pope Francis for the Jubilee of the Congregation of the Mission
by Vincentian Family Office | Jun 24, 2024 | Congregation of the Mission, Featured, News
A video message from Pope Francis to all the members of the Congregation of the Mission.
The Rosalie Projects: “Screenshot” Project
by .famvin | May 12, 2024 | Daughters of Charity, News
The “Screenshot” project was established to finance annual training in the digital field for 50 young people in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Depaul USA: Empowering Communities Through Vincentian Values
by Javier F. Chento | May 12, 2024 | News
Embedded in Depaul USA’s logo are the words, “Homelessness has no place.”
Pier Giorgio Frassati to be Canonized During the Jubilee of 2025
by .famvin | May 11, 2024 | News
Pier Giorgio Frassati, the boy who loved to take his friends to the mountains to push their gaze “upward,” will be declared a saint next year. The young Blessed from Turin, a lover of God and mankind, will be canonized during the Jubilee of 2025.
The Blueprint for Blessings
by Kacie Emmerson | May 9, 2024 | News
Ava Culver is a senior at Bardstown High School interning at Nazareth’s Office of Mission Advancement, aiming to enhance her skills in design, writing, and media marketing for a future in business.
Spiritual poverty on the Way of Santiago; Louise de Marillac and the journey in search of the truth
by .famvin | May 9, 2024 | Daughters of Charity, News
On the occasion of the feast of Saint Louise de Marillac, it is surprising and beautiful to read some of her letters, and to see that her wishes and plans are of great relevance today. The human being is insatiable in many aspects; one of them is the desire to SEARCH...
How Clean Water Transforms Lives in Kenya
by Kacie Emmerson | May 9, 2024 | News, Sisters of Charity
The Sisters of Charity of Nazareth are spearheading a transformative project to provide clean water, addressing the severe drought exacerbated by climate change. Their efforts, rooted in compassion and faith, aim not only to alleviate immediate water scarcity but also...
Vincentian Priest Resisted Nazis, Became WWII Martyr for Italian Liberation
by .famvin | May 7, 2024 | Congregation of the Mission, News
Father Giuseppe Morosini, CM (1913-1944) played a significant role in history through his courageous actions during World War II.
The Rosalie Projects: In the Open Air
by Ana Lucia Piteira & Patrícia Gomes, DC | May 5, 2024 | Daughters of Charity, News
Thanks to the “Open Air” project, 60 rag pickers at the Aracatí landfill in Brazil are protected from hazards and contamination.
Sunday, April 28: the Pope in Venice, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Accompanying his Visit
by Vincentian Family Office | May 5, 2024 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
On Sunday, April 28, Pope Francis visited the city of Venice. Many members of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul were present in St. Mark’s Square