Pope Francis, in “Envisioning and engendering an Open World,” presents a world where we move beyond the original fault of self-centeredness to recognizing the worth of every human person.
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Digital Technology at the Service of Ending Homelessness
The 59th Session of the UN Commission for Social Development was held from February 8-17, 2021
Perpetual Profession in Kigoma (Tanzania)
Seven Brothers made their perpetual profession of vows as members of the Congregation of the Brothers of Charity in Kigoma, Tanzania.
A Source of Vincentian Reflection on Pentecost
As I was thinking Pentecost thoughts I focused on the passage in Acts. 'It will come to pass in the last days,' God says, 'that I will pour out a portion of my spirit upon all flesh. Your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your young men shall see visions, your...
Called to Love: Policy and Advocacy
Charity is not charity unless accompanied by justice. --St. Vincent de Paul Seeking lasting justice and peace in our world are goals of the United Nations and the Church. The good that can result from their shared efforts is evident in this month of Mary, Queen...
Louise and Vincent – Remembering a Forgotten Truth About Their Collaboration
As we approach the celebration of the feast of St. Louise perhaps we can rediscover a forgotten truth about the collaboration between Louise and Vincent.
Amazon Synod, Indigenous Peoples, The Planet…
“I am convinced that climate change, and what we do about it, will define us, our era, and ultimately the global legacy we leave for future generations. Today, the time for doubt has passed.” Former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon The...
Freedom for Nicaragua
We are asking prayers for the people in Nicaragua, especially for the students who are in the Church, the Vincentian Priests, and the sisters (Daughters of Charity) who live next to the church.
Continued Vincentian Response to the Airstrikes on Syria
In his article, Violence begets violence, Catholic sisters say, about airstrikes on Syria, Chris Herlinger of the Global Sisters Report interviewed Sr. Margaret O'Dwyer, one of two DC representatives at the United Nations, regarding the airstrikes on Syria: "We have...
A Young Person’s Experience of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW)
A Young Person’s Experience of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) Please let me introduce to you Jenny Raw, from the United Kingdom, who worked at our Daughters of Charity NGO Office in New York for one month. We were truly pleased to have her with us and...
17th Session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII)
17th Session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII) April 16-27, 2018 Theme: Indigenous Peoples’ collective rights to lands, territories and resources. The General Assembly of the United Nations in September 2007 adopted the UN...
Final Document of the Latin American Meeting of the Vincentian Family
Participantes do encontro internacional ocorrido na Bolívia reafirmaram opção pela colaboração e pela Mudança Sistêmica no serviço aos pobres.
