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The Vincentian Family is a movement made up of more than 160 institutions and some 4,000,000 people who follow Jesus Christ, serving the poor, as did St. Vincent de Paul, St. Louise de Marillac and many other believers who, over the last four centuries, have enriched the Vincentian charism.
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Compassionate Care for the Aging
The Sisters of Charity of Nazareth have long dedicated themselves to the service of the elderly, blending compassion with practical support to address their physical and emotional needs. Such efforts ensure that elders live with dignity and a sense of belonging.
Firewood for the Soul: Ecosystem of Faith
A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.
A Vincentian Minute: Vincentian Women 01
Fr. Rooney starts a new series called “Vincentian Women.” This week: Louise de Marillac.
The Rosalie Projects: When all you have are chickens
In 2019, in Benin City, Nigeria, the Daughters of Charity of Saint Vincent de Paul created the "Lindalva Inclusive School" to offer children with and without disabilities a good education. With the help of the Rosalie Project, pupils are provided with a meal twice a...
The Heart of a Vincentian 01 #famvin2024
Paulinah Antwi is the former National President of SSVP in Botswana. Since last year, Paulinah has been doing formation for the Miraculous Medal Association and the Vincentian Marian Youth. With her, we begin a series. “The Heart of a Vincentian - Coming Soon November...
Protecting the Children • A Weekly Reflection with Ozanam
One is terrified, and rightly, by that multitude of children growing up for disorder and for crime, with no other education than the examples of the theatre and the temptations of the public square. It is not well known that in district 12, four thousand boys and...
Cardinal Michael Czerny SJ will be Addressing the Second Convocation of the Vincentian Family in Rome, November 14-17 #famvin2024
On Friday morning, November 14, Michael Cardinal Czerny, S.J., Prefect of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development, will be addressing our gathering.
July 16: First Sisters of St. Martha Arrived in Antigonish, Nova Scotia
An online resource called the The Martha Storyboards presents highlights of “the Martha Story”.
Distraction to Insight
I was implicitly taught to regard that as a distraction from focusing on the Body of Christ I just received. Suddenly, with insight, I became grateful for this “distraction”! What changed?
Special: Conflict in the Ukraine
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Ukraine Two Years on: There is so Much More we Could do for those Experiencing Homelessness
The war in Ukraine and other conflicts around the world is one of the most pressing global drivers of homelessness.
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The birth of Jesus continues to change the world!
Christmas – what do Ukrainians today associate with this holiday? When does the preparation begin and how long does it last?
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The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul says NO to nuclear weapons
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SSVP) in Italy participated in the press conference held on June 1 at the Chamber of Deputies to say NO to nuclear weapons and together with other Catholic associations.signed the petition.
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Mykolaiv 2023: Video Made by the Youth who Took Part in the Convoy
In the video made by young people who participated in the #STOPTHEWARNOW convoy to Ukraine, from March 30 to April 3, we see images of war and destruction, but also of hope, joy of life, help, brotherhood, friendship.
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Delivery of food, water purifiers and generators to Ukraine
Mykolaiv: the water treatment plant built with funds from the Italian National Federation of the St. Vincent de Paul Society was inaugurated and work has begun on a second plant.
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Terni, Italy: Inauguration of an informational panel (an artistic work) on peace: “Free to dream, free to grow”
On Saturday, March 4, in the Ciaurro de Terni Park ( Italy ), a peace information panel (an artistic work) created by Ukrainian children attending the center Emporio Bimbi emporium of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul, together with children of other nationalities and Vincentian youth.
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Third Issue of Famvin Newsletter Is Now Available!
The Famvin Communications Commission has released the third issue of the bulletin “FamVin News”. Click to see It! ☝️
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Message of Pope Francis for the Jubilee of the Congregation of the Mission
A video message from Pope Francis to all the members of the Congregation of the Mission.