It’s time to “Orange the World!” Last Sunday, November 25, was International Day for the Elimination of Violence...
Vincentian Family
The Feminization of Poverty
As I read the article by Fr. Memo on the World Day of the Poor, celebrated in our Church this week, I could not...
The Voices – Cries – of the Poor… Who Will Listen?
On November 18 we will celebrate the second World Day of the Poor, instituted by Pope Francis to raise...
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...
Bridgeport says good-bye to Daughters
During a weekend long commemoration of their 110-year history, St. Vincent’s Medical Center said goodbye to the Daughters of Charity, but not to their mission.
Memories of a Saint – Ron Ramson CM
Not many people can say that they have met a saint. For those who have, the experience profoundly impacts their lives.
Sisters of Charity Federation Meeting Saturday, June 7
From the website of the Sisters of Charity Federation…
Criminalizing the homeless
Criminalizing homelessness - a growing phenomenon... But not a new one. St. Vincent de Paul was well acquainted with this. It his time it was called the "Great Confinement" Noted Vincentian historian Ed Udovic writes about 17th century France ... "This war ... was a...
