One evening in the early 1970s, Michael Pachovas and a few friends wheeled themselves to a curb in Berkeley, Calif., poured cement into the form of a crude ramp, and rolled off into the night.
Vincentian Family
On the 400th anniversary of the Pentecostal “Light” of St. Louise de Marillac
On the weekend of June 3 and 4, the Opening of the IV Centenary of the “Light of Pentecost” took place.
Celebrating World Day of Prayer for Vocations 2023 in Papua New Guinea
Report on the 60th World Day of Prayer for Vocations on April 29, 2023.
Oxen and Cell Phones
Cell phones, once a luxury, are now almost a necessity. For the impoverished, especially in rural areas, they can make all the difference for one’s life and health.
The Contagion of Christianity
Do others experience God’s love for them mirrored by our lives? Is it any wonder that Jesus speaks of the final judgement in terms of what we do for the unrecognized, bruised and broken Christ in our midst?
The 65th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women
The report of the UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres on the priority theme shines a light on the global trends, persistent barriers and opportunities women face in their struggles for effective participation and decision-making in public life.
Interview with Sister M. Pavla Draganová, Superior General de la Congregation of the Sisters of Mercy of Saint Vincent
The Congregation of the Sisters of Mercy of Saint Vincent of Satu Mare was established in 1842 by Bishop János Hám in the city of Satu Mare (at that time part of the Austrian-Hungry Empire; today, Romania)
Lost Your Identity?
If we lose proof of who we are and the joys and sorrows of our lives, something very precious is gone.
Sustainable Development Goals, 3 and 4
Learning about the SDGs and understanding their significance is an important first step as together, creatively, we search for the most effective ways to advocate for these aspects of social justice.
Relive the Lenten Prayer Celebration for the Vincentian Family, 2021
On February 28, thousands of members of the Vincentian Family followed the Lenten prayer live on social media.We invite you to relive this encounter of hope.
I Can’t Do Everything!
I need to remember that while I can’t do everything, I must do something.
Vincentian Prayer Images: Lamps Always Lit
What enabled Vincent to keep his lamps lit in the face of tragedy? What can we learn from him?
