After much planning and hard work, there will be a Grand Opening and Fundraiser for Depaul USA’s First Dax House: a...
Poverty: Analysis and Responses
‘Let Us Witness that God is Alive’ – The story of Mukta Gope
by Ringemit Lepcha, SCN | January 16, 2023 | News, Poverty: Analysis and Responses | 1 Comment
St. Vincent’s Solutions For the Homeless of His Day
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | November 5, 2020 | Collaboration, Formation, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Reflections, Systemic change, Vincentian Family | 0 Comments
Vincent and Louise de Marillac were deeply committed to the education and moral formation of young people living on the streets or in dire conditions.
A New Way of Thinking– A Par-Recycle Works Story
by .famvin | June 28, 2020 | Formation, Poverty: Analysis and Responses | 1 Comment
PAR-Recycle Works is a nonprofit electronics recycler in Philadelphia, USA. They have important stories to tell. Here’s one of them.
What Did St. Vincent Do For the Homeless of His Day?
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | February 27, 2020 | Collaboration, Formation, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Reflections, Systemic change, Vincentian Family | 2 Comments
Vincent and Louise de Marillac were deeply committed to the education and moral formation of young people living on the streets or in dire conditions.
Another way of celebrating the feast of St. Vincent
by John Freund, CM | Sep 23, 2017 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
I sometimes wonder how St. Vincent would feel about celebrating his life and work. In this year of Welcoming the...
Analysis at a Vincentian University: One of the Pillars of Systemic Change
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Sep 19, 2017 | Formation, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Systemic change
Systemic change must be guided by good analysis. Teaching, learning and doing that analysis is part of the mission of...
Easter Charity Fair 2016
by Javier F. Chento | Apr 12, 2016 | Justice and Peace, News, Poverty: Analysis and Responses
"Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of my brothers and sisters, you did for me." (Mt 25:40) These are the words which inspired us and still do to organize and hold a charity fair prior to Easter. Starting in February, for the third consecutive...
Vincentians of Wherever: Foodies
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Mar 20, 2016 | News, Poverty: Analysis and Responses
Can Vincentians be foodies? The charism is expressed in a variety of ways! An eye-catching retrofitted bus rolled onto an empty lot in St. Louis’ near north side Saturday to offer up fresh produce and the ingredients for sweet potato chili. The visit launched the...
Commission on the Status of Women: You can participate!
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Mar 17, 2016 | News, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
From March 14 – 24, 2016, the UN Commission on the Status of Women will convene to consider "Women’s Empowerment and its Link to Sustainable Development." Sr. Teresa Kotturan, SCN of the Sisters of Charity Federation NGO at the UN, invites us to, Engage in the...
Vincentians of Wherever: St. Louis
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Feb 28, 2016 | News, Poverty: Analysis and Responses
Always found near the poor, Vincentians of Wherever are doing the work of Vincent with constancy and care. Their intimate knowledge of and relationships with real people who struggle to emerge from poverty is what makes them Vincentians. They are meek — approachable...
When I Analyze and Act #IamVincent
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Feb 18, 2016 | Formation, Poverty: Analysis and Responses
Analyze and act. That’s what Madeline Gemoules of the Vincentian Mission Corps reminds us to do in her article, “Healthcare coverage – What’s the real cost?” Vincentians, always engaged in practical responses, imitate St. Vincent when they analyze the situation well....
The Vincentian Family at the U.N.
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Feb 11, 2016 | Formation, News, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
The Vincentian Family at the U.N. is participating in the 54th Session of the Commission on Social Development, February 3 – 12, 2016. The 54th Session of the Commission on Social Development is the first major meeting that is taking place at the UN since the adoption...
#IamVincent @ St. John’s: Vincentians Teach!
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Feb 10, 2016 | News, Poverty: Analysis and Responses
Essential questions such as, “What makes a great teacher?”; “What is success at the NYC Teaching Collaborative?”; “How can I prepare myself for the challenges of teaching in a high-need school?”; and “How do I close the academic achievement gap in my classroom?” guide...
Voice of the Poor – Ontario
by John Freund, CM | Jan 29, 2016 | News, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul Ontario Voice of the Poor Advocacy Committee wrote a letter to the Ontario Minister of Finance.
St. Vincent dePaul Society and Irish elections
by John Freund, CM | Jan 26, 2016 | News, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Just as in Australia and the USA serve the voiceless in elections, so also the St. Vincent dePaul Society speaks out regarding Irish elections. This year’s General Election, 100 years since the Rising, is a decisive opportunity to realise a fair, inclusive and...