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Focusing on SDG 3 in Chiapas, Mexico

By Sr. Margaret O’Dwyer, DC, along with the Daughters of Charity and Medical Coordinator of San Carlos Hospital, Altamirano, Chiapas, Mexico The UN thrives on good examples of how the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are being achieved in various parts of the...

Speech of Mr. Peterle at the 400th Anniversary Event in the European Parliament

Lojze Peterle was born in the Socialist Republic of Slovenia, formerly part of Yugoslavia, on June 29, 1948. He is the first politician to hold the position of Prime Minister of Slovenia. He is a Member of the European Parliament: Distinguished Mr. Tomaz Mavrič,...

High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development

 “Eradicating poverty and promoting prosperity in a changing world” The High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development  is the central platform of the United Nations for the follow-up and review of Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development and The Sustainable...

And the Small Mustard Seed Grew Up… The Vincentian Family Branches

Once upon a time in a small town, a smart and ambitious young man sought tirelessly to earn a “secure job with benefits” to get his family out of poverty. Because of his intelligence and boldness, he met influential people who would help him to achieve his dream. But...
D-Day plus 70!

D-Day plus 70!

On this anniversary of D- Day... What have we learned? What can we do? It was supposed to be “The War to end all wars” (Woodrow Wilson), John XXIII wrote and Encyclical ""Peace on Earth". "War, Never again war” (Paul VI), John Paul II wrote over 20 messages during his...

Looking for Vincentian Quotes?

Looking for Vincentian Quotes?

This week's Formation Friday segment draws attention to two sources for Vincentian quotes found among the treasures of VinFormation. The first is a collection of texts compiled by Sr. Betty Ann McNeil, DC. They are listed by subject in alphabetical order. (See graphic...

“Ever-Evolving Charism of Charity”

“Ever-Evolving Charism of Charity”

Leaders of North American congregations in the Sisters of Charity Federation will gather at Mount St. Joseph (OH) this week for their annual meeting, according to a post on the Catholic Beat. Sixty-three women from North America and guests from South Korea will meet...