Is there any doubt that those in the upper room were surprised by the Spirit? Probably not. So maybe we should not be surprised when Pope Francis writes… “The Church must always surprise”.
Vincentian Family
Why are Vincentians at UN?
As part of the Vincentian Family at the UN, we were recently challenged to reflect on “Why are Vincentians a presence...
Members of the Vincentian Family in Venezuela Tell Us About Their Situation
The following reflections are answers to a questionnaire sent to our brothers of the Vincentian Family in Venezuela;...
Another amazing Daughter of Charity – Bridget Harley
When she died in 2010 Australia took note of another amazing Daughter of Charity – Bridget Harley. The Spirit led her to join the Daughters of Charity in Sydney in 1943. In 1966 she responded to what would be her life-time commitment to educate disadvantaged children took her to Ethiopia where she spent thirty-eight years. By the time Sister Bridget left Ethiopia in 2005, aged 86, she had set up more than 150 early childhood development centres.
The Ladies of Charity and Social Justice
Followers of Vincent know how he spoke to power on behalf of the poor. As one of the 16 sponsoring organizations (along with the Society of St. VIncent dePaul) the Ladies of Charity will be speaking out for Social Justice at the 2015 Catholic Social Ministry Gathering in Washington, February -7-10.
Sisters of Charity of Immaculate Conception celebrate 160 years
Sisters of Charity of Immaculate Conception celebrate 160 years
Good Shepherd – Harden Not Your Hearts -Jesus Knocking at Our Door
Good Shepherd – Harden Not Your Hearts -Jesus Knocking at Our Door Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast – Tuesday October 21, 2014
East Coast Vincentian Family Collaborators meet
In a tradition that antedates the national meetings of Vincentian Family Collaborators East Coast Vincentian Family Collaborators met October 12 in Mother Boniface Spirituality Center, Philadelphia. One of the long time attendees at these meeting, Lucy Saunders, past...
Mission Sunday – Evangelization – Vincentian Year
Mission Sunday – Evangelization – Vincentians How fitting these three topics come together today. Mission Sunday 2014 is celebrated on the day that Paul VI was beatified at the closing Mass of the World Synod on the Family and Vincentians have just begun a year dedicated to New Evangelization.
How one city cut 30 million per year from homeless budget
In 2005, Salt Lake city was spending $40 million to address chronic homelessness. Several years after starting the Housing First program, in 2013, spending was down to $9.6 million. And more importantly, chronic homelessness has dropped 72 percent.
10/23 SVdP on Eternal Word Television Network
On Thursday, Oct. 23, SVdP National President Sheila Gilbert, National CEO Dave Barringer and International President Michael Thio will be guests on EWTN’s new Thursday afternoon live show, “At Home with Jim & Joy,” hosted by Jim and Joy Pinto.
Vincent and Stephen R. Covey: From Time Management to Self Management
Covey once offered in a lecture three questions for the servant-leader who hopes to mentor and empower others: “What are your goals?” “How can I help?”
“How is it going?” – Vincent’s Steps to Effective Leadership
