This week and next, indigenous peoples are gathered at the UN to discuss traditional knowledge during the 18th Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues.
Vincentian Family
Presentation of the Vincentian Family Council of Latin America (FAVILA)
Introduction of the Council of FAVILA, which was appointed in Cochabamba a year ago.
Two Important Events for the Vincentian Family in Costa Rica
The Vincentian Family of Costa Rica recently experienced two great events that we share here with you now.
SVdP National Meeting begins – Theme: Hope in Action
This national meeting of the Society of St. Vincent dePaul will mark its 100th national assembly reflecting on the theme Theme: Hope in Action
University of St. Mary (Leavenworth) marks Vincent’s feast day
University of St. Mary (Leavenworth) is celebrating St. Vincent de Paul through the food drive; encouraging students to #BeAVincent through acts of kindness; and playing and praying during a party and prayer service on Friday, Sept. 26. University of St. Mary (Leavenworth).
How St. Vincent de Paul’s Spiritual Vision Evolved (Video)
Our new video describes how St. Vincent’s spiritual vision evolved over the years, as he was influenced by his collaborators and by persons he encountered who were living in different forms of poverty. Based on the essay “Vincent de Paul in Châtillon: The birth of a new spiritual vision” by Jaime Corera, C.M.
Host an international student on the feast of Vincent
Host an international Student on the feast of Vincent… or someone your serve.
Vincentian Family and “Mental Health Consequences of Conflict on Children”
In cooperation with UNICEF, Fracarita International, an international NGO for development cooperation of the Brothers of Charity founded by the Belgium St. Vincent, has organized a major international symposium “Mental Health Consequences of Conflict on Children”
Ladies of Charity: Acting against poverty with a Vincentian Heart
One of the highlights of this year’s National Assembly was this new video, produced by Dr. Joan Ball from St. John’s University.
Plane crash at Vincentian Mission in Papua New Guinea
The plane was chartered by Vincentian priest Fr Vlad working in the mountains to bring them supplies. … the irony is that the plan took off in a Vincentian parish and crash landed in another Vincentian parish.
Social isolation of the elderly – perspectives of a Lady of Charity
In “On the outside looking in” Dee Mansi offers reflections on the increasing social isolation of the elderly and what the AIC (Ladies of Charity) are doing about it in Great Britain.
Celebrating St. Vincent in your parish
The Society of St. Vincent dePaul suggests these way to celebrate the Feast of St. Vincent in your parish on September 27. Others may find inspiration for their own parochial celebrations.
