![‘City of friendship’ unites poor of Madagascar, Argentina](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2022/03/pope-francis-and-pedro-opeka-featured-1080x630.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
‘City of friendship’ unites poor of Madagascar, Argentina
According to Argentine missionary Father Pedro Opeka, “it will be very difficult to rebuild” after the country was hit by four cyclones with winds of 130 miles per hour.
![A Vincentian Minute: Virtue from the inside out– Gentleness](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2022/03/rooney-virtues-featured-simplicity-1080x630.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
A Vincentian Minute: Virtue from the inside out– Gentleness
In this third of our five-part series, Fr. Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. invites us to examine how we become at peace with ourselves. This week: Do I cultivate a gentle spirit?
![Renato Lima Condemns the Invasion of Ukraine at a Meeting on World Migrants Day](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2022/03/discast-refugiados-1080x630.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Renato Lima Condemns the Invasion of Ukraine at a Meeting on World Migrants Day
On March 10, the Department of Migrants and Refugees held a working meeting to prepare for the World Day of Migrants and Refugees, which will be celebrated on September 25.
![The Vincentian Family in Romania helps Ukrainian Refugees](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2022/03/N-1-scaled-1-1080x630.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
The Vincentian Family in Romania helps Ukrainian Refugees
Most refugees arrive by train, with nothing left. They are very exhausted. When the trains stop, the words “water” are heard from everywhere.
![Lenten Video Series, Day 16: Above and Beyond](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2022/03/lenten-series-camm-joy-of-sacrifice-featured-1080x630.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Lenten Video Series, Day 16: Above and Beyond
Reverend Carlo Santa Teresa encourages us to go above and beyond what we feel we are capable of.
![Dangriga Associates](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2022/03/scn-belize-featured-1080x630.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Dangriga Associates
The Sisters of Charity of Nazareth in Dangriga have been on the move.
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Reminder…Climate Change Event: Register Now!
Climate change impacts homeless women and girls even more profoundly as entrenched gender inequalities increase their risks.
![DePaul International: Update on Ukraine (March 17)](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2022/03/aid-arriving-kharkiv-hospital-fb-1080x630.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
DePaul International: Update on Ukraine (March 17)
A statement from Matthew Carter, Group CEO of Depaul International, on the current situation in Ukraine.
![Lenten Video Series, Day 16: Above and Beyond](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2022/03/lenten-series-camm-joy-of-sacrifice-featured-1080x630.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Lenten Video Series, Day 15: God Given
Through combining his God-given talents for music and lyrics, Jack found he was able to bring many individuals into the faith.
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March 18, 1879: John Joseph Lynch C.M. Appointed First Archbishop of Toronto
On this date in 1879, John Joseph Lynch, C.M. was appointed the first Archbishop of Toronto, Canada.