Pope Francis has a knack for making startling statements that catch people’s attention.
Systemic change
Let’s Talk Openly About the Challenge of St. John Paul II
“Search out more than ever, with boldness, humility, and skill, the causes of poverty and encourage short and long term solutions. adaptable and effective concrete solutions.” St. John Paul II
The Synod as an Emmaus Journey!
Seeing beyond each personal experience! Isn’t that what the Synod is about? We hear the Spirit and recognize the inadequacies of our individual understandings regarding the the needs of peoople in other parts of the world.
Systemic Change role model honored by Ladies of Charity
If you are looking for a role model for the Vincentian Family thrust for systemic change the St. John’s University chapter of the Ladies of Charity USA honored one at their Evening of Hope
Kenya – Vincentian Family Asset Management Workshop
Some 120 people from various branches of the Vincentian Family gathered in Nairobi, Kenya for an intense three-day workshop focused on wise asset management, strategic planning and grant writing.
Wise Asset Management in Kenya
Exploring strategies for systemic change, wise asset management and grant writing is the focus of a gathering the Vincentian missionaries in Nairobi, Kenya these days. Sharing wisdom and seeking wisdom to move from subsidy to self-sufficency is the theme of the event....
SVDP offers Systemic Change Case Study
SVDP offers Systemic Change Case Study
Vincentian Family Systemic Change in Ukraine – Final Day
Day Three of the Systemic change commission’s visit to Ukraine commenced with a wonderful Holy Eucharist, with the homily delivered by Fr Giuseppe Turatii.
Systemic Change Ukraine – Day 2
Day two of the systemic change commission in Ukraine has been very uplifting with presentations from Jim Claffey and Fr Giuseppe Turatti on Catholic social teaching and Vincentian Spirituality and Systemic Change
Vincentian Family Systemic Change Workshop – Ukraine
Day one of the systemic change workshop in Ukraine started very well with over 100 participants in attendance from many different parts of the Vincentian Family and other collaborators, with a large number of younger people in attendance.
De Paul honors Daughters of Charity for work in Kenya
The Daughters of Charity will be honored by DePaul University for the work in building infrastructure to teach children and empower women in Kenya. They and African theologian, Rev. Laurenti Magesa, whose work has reshaped the study of Catholicism in Africa, will be recognized with an honorary doctorate from DePaul University .
Food for Thought leads Children and Families to Healthier Lifestyle
Food for Thought leads Children and Families to Healthier Lifestyle
The St. Vincent de Paul Society of St. Joseph County is housed in an impoverished area in downtown South Bend, Indiana. The neighborhood is plagued with high crime rates, and has little to offer the children who call the area home.
