The Vincentian missionary, Odair Miguel Gonsalves dos Santos, CM., was ordained bishop in his hometown of Irati, Paraná (Brazil), in the parish church of St. Michael.
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10,000 People Housed through Vincentian Family Global Campaign to End Homelessness
Thanks to the unity and commitment of the Vincentian Family, 102 varied projects around the world have emerged to serve different people experiencing homelessness and lacking a safe place to call home.
Rome – More than 100 religious people for a culture of protection from abuse
90 religious congregations of men and women at the Fraterna Domus in Sacrofano (Rome), gathered for a week sponsored by the Care and Protection Commission of the Unions of Superiors General (Uisg/Usg).
The Transcendence of Communication in the Context of the Invasion of Ukraine
Access to truthful information is fundamental in today’s world. The internet plays a vital role in the midst of the globalized society in which we live.
Vincentian Family in Slovakia Helps War Refugees
When war broke out in Ukraine, the Daughters of Charity from the Slovak Province went to help refugees crossing the Slovak border in Vyšne Nemecke and Ubli where people from Ukraine arrive through the town of Uzhhorod.
The Congregation of the Mission in Spain Mobilizes to Help Ukrainian Refugees
It would be wonderful if our provinces in Europe also would be open to receiving refugees from the Ukrainian Vincentian Family who will be leaving the country or, in general, other Ukrainian refugees.
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul signs an “Appeal for Peace in Ukraine”
The International Council General of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul has signed, together with other NGO partners in Geneva, a Declaration at the 49th session of the Human Rights Council.
Images of Hope: A Prolonged Farewell
Only those who are parents can understand the pain of a husband/father having to say goodbye to a wife and/or a child who board a train as refugees in order to travel to a safer place
The Vincentian Family in Italy Acts to Support the Work of Their Members Serving the People of Ukraine
United with Pope Francis and with men and women of good will throughout the world, we, members of the Vincentian Family, lift up our minds and hearts in prayer for peace in Ukraine.
Vincent Helps: Quick Response to Typhoon Odette Victims
Based on a zoom interview with Fr. Geowen Porcincula CM, former team leader of Vincent Helps at its institution and present Vincentian Foundation Assistant Executive Director.
France, Italy and Botswana join the “13 Houses” Campaign!
Botswana, France and Italy have joined the “13 Houses” Campaign with three very different projects.
Sisters offer hospice care to patients in Kenya
The hospice, on a slight hill between a church and the Holy Cross Medical Clinic, has over the years provided palliative care to 568 terminally ill patients.
