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A Prescription for Hope: How SVdP’s Pharmacies Change Lives One Pill at a Time
by .famvin | July 14, 2025 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
The charitable pharmacies of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul in the United States offer free or low-cost medications to those in financial crisis, helping people who might otherwise go without care. Their grassroots model has expanded nationwide, delivering both medical and spiritual support.
End of an Era, Yet a New Dawn: The Sisters of Charity of Nazareth Say Farewell to Memphis
by .famvin | July 12, 2025 | News, Sisters of Charity | 0 Comments
After 141 years in Memphis, the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth have ended their ministry in the city with the departure of Sister Trudy Foster. Their legacy lives on through the new Sister Trudy Montessori School and the countless lives they touched.
Testimonials from the Missions: Sister María José, DC, missionary in Tunisia
by .famvin | July 12, 2025 | Daughters of Charity, Evangelization, News | 0 Comments
Sister Maria José, Daughter of Charity, shares her experience as a missionary in Tunisia, where she accompanies single women and immigrants in vulnerable situations. Through her testimony, she reveals the social, cultural and climatic challenges of the country, as well as the hope that arises from silent and committed service.
“Beyond the Material: The Urgency of Evangelizing and Accompanying in Charity”
by .famvin | July 11, 2025 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
In an interview published in the Spanish newspaper “El Debate,” Juan Manuel Buergo, international president of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul, reflects on the major challenges facing Catholic aid organizations today, especially in light of the risk of secularization and the loss of Christian identity.

Sr. Justine Bisqueyburu, D.C. and the Green Scapular
by Famvin Media Resources | Jan 27, 2025 | Daughters of Charity, Formation, Media
On January 28, 1840, the Blessed Virgin appeared to Sister Justine Bisqueyburu, of the Daughters of Charity in Paris....

In Besançon, for Dialogue Between Catholics and Jews
by Isabelle Trémiot, SC | Jan 26, 2025 | News, Sisters of Charity
Each January 17, the Day to deepen Catholic-Jewish dialogue is celebrated, highlighting shared commitments against antisemitism, Islamophobia, and for reconciliation. In the Diocese of Besançon, this spirit is fostered through interfaith meetings and activities promoting peace, justice, and mutual respect.

Building Bridges, Breaking Barriers
by .famvin | Jan 25, 2025 | News, Sisters of Charity
The Sisters of Charity of Nazareth inter-school sports meet in Bangalore Province, India, brought together five schools in a vibrant celebration of unity, teamwork, and cultural exchange, highlighting the transformative power of collaboration. Hosted at Nazareth School, Banakal, this long-awaited event fostered growth, shared purpose, and lasting bonds among students, teachers, and leaders from diverse backgrounds.
Key Takeaways from an ECOSOC Partnership Forum Event on Multi-Stakeholder Partnerships
by .famvin | Apr 29, 2024 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, News
Partnerships are a key part of AIC’s work to combat poverty and build a fairer world, and for this reason one of our Priority Line of Action for 2023-2026 is to “Move forward together.”
Vincentian Family in Central America
by Edgardo Fuentes | Apr 25, 2024 | News, Vincentian Family
The Central America Region is one of the 6 regions that make up the Vincentian Family in Latin America and the Caribbean (FAVILA).
Contemplation: Chosen From All Eternity – SSVP USA, a Weekly Reflection
by Tim Williams | Apr 23, 2024 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
This post originally appeared on ssvpusa.org Virtue, our catechism teaches, is a “habitual and firm disposition to do good.” [CCC: 1833] The good deeds themselves are not the virtue; they are, or should be, the fruits of our virtue. From our virtue of charity comes...
The Beginnings of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, 191 Years ago
by Javier F. Chento | Apr 23, 2024 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
April 23, 2024 marks the 211th anniversary of the birth of Frederic Ozanam and the 191st anniversary of the creation of the first charity conference. A seemingly insignificant event, a controversy over the then scarce charitable action of the Church in France,...
Society of St. Vincent de Paul: 191 Years Serving in Hope
by Juan Manuel B. Gomez | Apr 23, 2024 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul celebrates its 191st anniversary today, April 23, when its seven founders established the first Conference of Charity.
Belize Sisters of Charity of Nazareth Associates Deliver Meals To Those in Need
by .famvin | Apr 22, 2024 | News, Sisters of Charity
It is always heartening to witness acts of kindness that remind us of our shared humanity.
St. Vincent’s Founding Signature: Celebrating 399 Years of the Congregation of the Mission
by .famvin | Apr 21, 2024 | Congregation of the Mission, News
On April 17, 2024, we, the Congregation of the Mission, celebrated 399 years of uninterrupted commitment and unconditional love for our neighbour, especially for those most in need.
Sisters of Charity of Nazareth Transform Lives in Nepal
by Pragati Shahi | Apr 18, 2024 | News, Sisters of Charity
On a cold Wednesday morning in December, the outdoor play area of Navjyoti Centre, a day care school for children and young people with disabilities is buzzing with activity.
The history of the Congregation of the Mission began on April 17, 399 years ago
by Felipe Andrés Rojas, CM | Apr 17, 2024 | Congregation of the Mission, News
The Congregation of the Mission, from a humble beginning in the de Gondi house, would expand to touch countless lives.