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The Rosalie Projects: Coffee Break
The “Coffee Break” project at Saint Merri parish provides a welcome and a daily breakfast to vulnerable people.
The Mission of the Vincentian Family in Ukraine: Hope and Resilience in a Time of War
In Ukraine, we are living through the third year of war. During the first year, people experienced a desire to help, and the confidence that the conflict would soon end. However, as time has passed, the situation has changed: now a terrifying insecurity creeps into our daily lives, constantly accompanying us.
What Rich Man will be Saved? • A Weekly Reflection with Ozanam
We need not dwell on those amongst them who are better off [at Lyonnais Street]; those who, for six persons, can supply two beds, into which are huddled pellmell the sick and the healthy, boys of eighteen with girls of sixteen. Let's not talk about the ruin of the...
A Mother and Daughter Start a new Life at St. Vincent in Louisville (USA)
Despite facing a marital separation, eviction, double kidney failure, job loss, and the pandemic, Demishia and her daughter Kira found stability and hope through St. Vincent de Paul’s supportive housing and community services.
June 20: 177th Anniversary of Pontifical Approval of the Children of Mary (Vincentian Marian Youth)
“Reflect on how the Providence of God has transformed Vincentian Marian Youth, first known as the ‘Children of Mary’ in Europe, to an international organization witnessing to the Church and our charism on almost every continent in numerous countries.”
My Father taught me about “Our Father”
At some level, I assumed all fathers were like my father. I have always loved and admired my father. Using the image of a loving father helped me understand God’s love.
Ladies of Charity at St. John’s University Support SSND Educational Center
On June 5, the SSND Educational Center in Woodhaven, Queens NY held a ceremony to celebrate the accomplishments of 100 women, and the faculty who accompanied them, in achieving various levels of English speaking and writing skills, math and civics.
Ending Poverty and Ensuring Dignity for All
Over the past three years, the number of individuals living on less than $3.65 USD-a-day increased by 165 million. Today, nearly 700 million people worldwide live in extreme poverty, on less than $2.15 a day.
The Power For Oneness (1 Cor 12: 12-13)
The motto on the great seal of the United States is the Latin “E Pluribus Unum.” It’s translated: “Out of the Many, One.”
Special: Conflict in the Ukraine
Ukraine 9 months on: “Amongst the atrocities, we see such compassion”
Nine long months have passed since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine and still the conflict shows no sign of abating.
Many Ukrainians are Tired and Traumatised, but All are Bravely Getting on with their Lives
Just 48 hours before the horrendous missile attacks which rocked Ukraine on October 10th, I lit a candle and prayed for the people of Ukraine in Kyiv’s iconic gold domed church of St Michael.
Ukraine Three Months on: an Update from Mark McGreevy, President Depaul Group
Last week marked three months since the start of the war in Ukraine, and tragically, the conflict shows no signs of abating.
The “Berceau” of St. Vincent de Paul Welcomes Ukrainian Refugees
At the request of the Prefecture and in partnership with the Red Cross, the “Œuvre du Berceau de Saint Vincent de Paul” welcomed Ukrainians displaced by war and has been doing so since March 19.
Terror in Ukraine: 100 Days of a Senseless War
Today, the Russian military operation that culminated with the invasion of Ukraine reaches its 100th day.
The Ukrainian Golgotha
Daughters of Charity in war zones in Ukraine send an Easter message.
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