On April 6 and 7, 2019, the Vincentian Family of Costa Rica lived with great enthusiasm the “Workshop on Trafficking in Persons.”
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The Church must always surprise – Pope Francis
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”.
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...
Poverty and being poor – A benedictine on the feast of Vincent
Poverty and being poor – A Benedictine reflection on the feast of Vincent … and a plug for the Society of St. Vincent dePaul
Niagara signs agreement to aid Haiti
Niagara University signed a memorandum of understanding Tuesday with a Haiti-based humanitarian organization founded by an NU alumnus.
Joan Dawber SC featured in “If Nuns Ruled the World”
Sr. Joan Dawber, SC (Halifax) is featured in “If Nuns Ruled the World”. She is Executive Director of LifeWay Network which provides shelter and assistance to victims of human trafficking.
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.
