On December 10, the United Nations and the world commemorates the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
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Vincentian Family in Kyiv (Ukraine) Visited the Graves of Homeless People to Pray for the Souls of the Dead
For the third year in a row, Vincentian Family in Kyiv has visited the graves of homeless people in the Kievan Northern Cemetery to pray for the souls of the dead.
The International Conference of the Famvin Homeless Alliance: Day 2 (Nov 27)
Summary of Day 2 of the Famvin Homeless Alliance International Conference held in Rome, Italy from November 26-28, 2018.
The day the Daughters of Charity world changed
Fifty years ago this September the Daughters of Charity set aside their traditional habit, with its beloved cornette.
‘Making a difference’ award – SVDP President
Gilbert, National President Receives Alumni Awards from IU for ‘making a difference’ "Sheila Gilbert is a wonderful example of a liberal arts alumna making a difference,” said dean of Indiana University (IU) School of Liberal Arts. On May 9, Gilbert, was honored...
Vincentian Essential Reading?
“Essential reading”, as has been said of “beauty”, often is in the eye of the beholder. What is “Vincentian Essential Reading”
Vincentian Haiti news – ZAFEN partners with KIVA!
We are proud to announce that Zafèn has become a field partner with Kiva, a crowdfunding platform supporting a worldwide network of microfinance institutions alleviating poverty through business loans. This collaboration introduces Kiva’s 1 million users to Haitian...
When CEO’s sleep in the streets
When Australian CEO's sleep in the streets they raise $19 million in support of the Vinnies homeless services. http://youtu.be/oz95ZhU3ww0 Each year Australian CEO's sleep in the streets to raise awareness of the needs of the homeless and to support the Vincent...
Profit or alleviating poverty – false dichotomy
RomeReports TV - Helping end poverty while also making a business profit addresses the false dichotomy between profit and alleviating poverty. What's the best way to invest, make a profit and at the same time help those in need, while following the social doctrine of...
Niagara U President multi-faith vision – Huffington Post
The Rev. James J. Maher, C.M., Niagara U President calls for a vision of peace in a post The Huffington Post website, titled To Combat World Poverty, a Multi-Faith Approach: Unity Can Conquer An Ignominious Life for those Trapped by Hunger.
Nazareth Sisters of Charity alive and well
As this photo of their temporary professed sisters testifies the Nazareth Sisters of Charity are alive and well... especially in India "We Sisters of Charity of Nazareth are an international Congregation in a multicultural world. Impelled by the love of...
Daughter of Charity visits Syria
Sister Françoise Petit, Daughter of Charity, member of the International Council and Spiritual Advisor for AIC, recently had the chance to visit the Daughters of Charity in Lebanon Syria. Her account of the trip appeared on the international website of the AIC. “Our...
