On August 7, in São Paulo, Brazil, representatives of the Ruff Institute of Global Homelessness (IGH) were delighted to sign the formal Vanguard City partnership agreement…
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Pilgrimage to Aparecida: about 40,000 persons participated in the largest Vincentian event in the world
by Vincentian Family Office | May 28, 2023 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
A true demonstration of faith and devotion. Such words describe the three days (May 5-7) of the 51st Pilgrimage of the Vincentians to Aparecida (Brazil).
The Cry of Street Children across the World: How the Vincentian Family is Responding
by Vincentian Family Office | May 28, 2023 | News | 0 Comments
Poverty affects everyone including children, in fact, they are more than twice as likely to live in poverty than adults.
Seventh issue of the Journal of Vincentian Social Action (JoVSA)
Leavenworth sisters invite you to join space project
by Sisters of Charity Federation | May 27, 2023 | News | 0 Comments
Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth are “going to space!” Join us by committing to perform a work of mercy as a symbol of hope in the world.
Home of priest who dedicated his life to Paulatuk is restored
by .famvin | Aug 17, 2023 | News
For decades, Father Léonce Dehurtevent’s house was a staple of Paulatuk. More than 20 years after his death, the building is being given a second life.
Don’t Miss the Vincentian Family North American Gathering This October! Printable Flyer
by .famvin | Aug 17, 2023 | News
How are Vincentians like electric vehicles? See the new flyer promoting the North American Vincentian Family Gathering, October 2023 in Chicago!
Alongside Sisters of Charity, I slowed down and embraced the call to serve
by Julia Gerwe | Mar 24, 2022 | News, Sisters of Charity
In her essay “In the Service of Life,” Rachel Naomi Remen distinguishes service from “helping” and “fixing.”
Images from Ukraine
by Max Rodríguez | Mar 24, 2022 | Conflict in Ukraine, Formation, Reflections
The images that are presented to us through the press and social networks from Ukraine are heartbreaking.
Commission on the Status of Women – CSW66
by Teresa Kotturan, SCN | Mar 24, 2022 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Studies have shown that it is women and girls who are disproportionately affected by climate change.
The Vincentian Family Prays for Peace and Joins in the Consecration of Russia and Ukraine to the Heart of Mary
by Vincentian Family Office | Mar 24, 2022 | Conflict in Ukraine, Featured, Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice, Vincentian Family
On Friday, March 25, during the celebration of Reconciliation that he will preside over at 5:00 p.m. in St. Peter’s Basilica, Pope Francis will consecrate Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
“Forgive us for War, O Lord”
by Vincentian Family Office | Mar 23, 2022 | Conflict in Ukraine, News
The hostilities in Ukraine are not something new: in 2014 in the eastern part of the country, there were hostile activities between the pro-Russian forces and the Ukrainians. During that year and in the following years, thousands of lives were lost.
Attention Young Adults! Virtual Lenten Vincentian Retreat
by Tess Sanders, VMC West | Mar 23, 2022 | News
Alumni of a Vincentian service program for young adults are invited to gather in prayer and reflection on Thursday evenings.
The Other Forgotten Wars
by Javier F. Chento | Mar 23, 2022 | Conflict in Ukraine, News
The invasion of Ukraine has made us think of the fragility of international relations, and the danger posed by oligarchies and autocratic governments.
A Call to Prayer
by Vincentian Family Office | Mar 23, 2022 | Conflict in Ukraine, Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
We invite the worldwide Vincentian Family to again join in prayer with the Church for peace in Ukraine.
‘City of friendship’ unites poor of Madagascar, Argentina
by Inés San Martín, Crux | Mar 21, 2022 | News
According to Argentine missionary Father Pedro Opeka, “it will be very difficult to rebuild” after the country was hit by four cyclones with winds of 130 miles per hour.