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UN’s 67th DPI/NGO Conference

UN’s 67th DPI/NGO Conference Catherine Prendergast, DC The academic year has begun. Once again, we are happy to welcome students from St. John’s University.   Two of them attended the United Nations’ Department of Public Information (DPI) Conference, August 22-23,...

VFCAP and SC Seminar in Indonesia, Day 1

Day 1: For the first time, a joint VINCENTIAN FAMILY COLLABORATIVE ACTION PROGRAM and SYSTEMIC CHANGE SEMINAR formally began on September 11, 2018 at Wisma Samadi Bentang Kejora (Morning Star Retreat House) in Pacet, Mojokerto, Indonesia. Seventy (70) delegates coming...

A Professor Introduces Two Future Saints To Each Other

In 1833 Monsieur Emmanuel Bailly was a professor of philosophy at the world-renowned Sorbonne, in Paris. Sister Rosalie Rendu was already the equivalent of the Mother Teresa of the day. The professor recommended two impetuous students, Monsieur Ozanam and Monsieur le Taillandier, to Sister Rosalie.

Water is Life!

Water is Life! All life on earth depends on water.  Water is a precondition for human existence and sustainability of the planet. It is one of the most precious resources we have. There is no substitute or replacement for water.  The demand for water is...