Our Lady of the Green Scapular is the title of a new book about the origins of the Green Scapular devotion, the spread of Marian devotion around the world, and a unique shrine established in America in the 1950s.
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Convocation in Rome: With Pope Francis during the World Day of the Poor #famvin2024
One of the most anticipated moments of the Second Convocation of the Vincentian Family will take place on Sunday morning, November 17, when the participants will experience an unforgettable encounter with the Holy Father, Pope Francis, during the celebration of the World Day of the Poor.
Webinar on “Understanding Safeguarding and How it Applies to our Work in the Vincentian Family”, November 4
Please join us for our upcoming webinar. The session will aim to develop our understanding of terms like “safeguarding” – what does it mean? How we can take a practical approach to making our projects safe for the people that we serve?
The God Minute Made Available to Inmates
The God Minute’s daily prayer content, including Rosaries and meditations, will soon be available on tablets to nearly 1 million incarcerated individuals across the U.S., continuing the mission of St. Vincent de Paul to support the spiritual needs of prisoners.
Have you submitted your registration yet, for the Rome Convocation November 14-17? Don’t Leave it ’til the Last Minute! #famvin2024
This Second Vincentian Convocation is a unique opportunity to gather with other members of the Vincentian Family from around the world in a space for reflection, dialogue, and renewal of our commitment to the values that St. Vincent de Paul bequeathed to us.
The Heart of a Leader – Sr. Grace Hartzog, SC #Famvin2024
Sr. Grace Hartzog, SC, of the Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill, Executive Director of the Federation of Sisters of Charity, tells us the story of her congregation and then shares her hopes for the future of the Vincentian Family.
Beatification of Ján Havlík, CM, Vincentian seminarian: to the Glory of the Altars
On August 31, 2024, the beatification of Ján Havlík, a seminarian of the Congregation of the Mission, will take place in Šaštin (Slovakia). The representative of the Holy Father will be Cardinal Marcello Semeraro, Prefect of the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints.
September, Vincentian Month Par Excellence
The month of September is an invitation to reflect on the Vincentian charism, which focuses on the constant search for God in the poor and the transformation of society through solidarity and service.
The Future of the Multilateralism: Insights from the Upcoming Summit
In September 22-23 2024, world leaders will gather in New York for the United Nations’ Summit of the Future, an event intended to revive a multilateral system built for a different era.
NOAH Enterprise: 30 Years of Transforming Lives and Combatting Homelessness in Bedfordshire (UK) #famvin2024
A beacon of hope and support for those facing homelessness and social exclusion, NOAH (New Opportunities and Horizons) has been at the forefront of community service in Bedfordshire (United Kingdom) for over three decades.
Brazil: A Minibus Offering Dignity to the Homeless
The “Micro da Caridade” project in Brazil was created in response to the growing vulnerability and food insecurity of the homeless, aggravated by the Covid-19 pandemic.
The Rosalie Projects: I promise you
The “I Promise you” project provided breakfast and a daily meal for kindergarten and primary school pupils at the Saint Vincent de Paul school in Kigali, Rwanda. « Many of these children come from poor homes. With the rising cost of living, families are finding it...
