In its role of advocating for the rights of marginalized groups in the community the St Vincent de Paul Society of Australia regularly makes written “submissions”, or reports, to Members of Parliament, Government Inquiries and Independent Commissioners....
Five Niagara University alumni work to raise $5 million for the Vincentian Endowment Challenge to support . St. Vincent de Paul was an educator and an evangelist who dedicated his life in service to the poor. He was also an accomplished fundraiser. It is this aspect...
Wise Asset Management, Strategic Planning, and Grant-Writing – Father Gregory Gay, CM announces a series of workshops focusing on these three topics . “While the workshops are being sponsored by the Congregation of the Mission, we want them to be open to...
Living Charity, a two-week volunteer experience that’s being offered by the Sisters of Charity – Halifax, is an excellent opportunity to build your resume, to network and to create a positive impact. Experiences include: Hands-on service Reflection on justice...
Catholic social ministers told: “Serve, accompany, and defend the poor.” A message quite in line with the Pope’s Lenten message and one which echoes in the hearts of the followers of Vincent and Louise. To “serve, accompany, and defend” the poor is...
Christians are called to confront the material, spiritual and moral destitution of “our brothers and sisters, to touch it, to make it our own and to take practical steps to alleviate it,”
Vincent’s teachings were Christ centered. Let us remember these words “When there is a question of doing some good work, say to the Son of God, “Lord, if you were in my place, how would you act on this occasion?” (CCD:XI:314). In this spirit the international...
The following story got me thinking…. (see concluding thought after the story) The Pope’s almoner has celebrated Mass in Rome in memory of the poor and homeless who have lost their lives due to inadequate living conditions and abandonment. Archbishop...
This is just the first of the topics covered by Lynn L’Heureux in her reflections for Tuesday, February 4, 2014 Are you God’s Messenger? – Changing our Inner Self – Celebrate Differences – Take the Plunge! Dear Vincentian Family: Can you believe February is...
Ellen Dauwer SC, Sr. Mary E. Mc Cormick SC continue collaboration in providing reflections for Lent. “Living the Days of Lent 2014″ continues the Paulist tradition of the popular a-page-a-day format this series has seen for over 25 years. Each day contains...