A Daughter of Charity was given a tour of the Navajo Native American Reservation and while touring, she learned that many of the hogans (traditional Navajo dwellings) were without electricity
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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.
Partnerships to eradicate homelessness: rethinking global funding
Homelessness is a growing, global crisis which affects 1 in 5 people on the planet and impacts every country in the world. How can an issue which has such a devastating impact on lives and communities be so overlooked?
Chronicle of the 43rd General Assembly of the Congregation of the Mission, July 9
After the celebration of the Eucharist, the session began with the invocation of the Holy Spirit (in Chinese). Video presentation of the Province of the Philippines explaining the ministry of accompanying widows and orphans of individuals who have been extrajudicially...
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.
