![Slum Dwelling: Annual Theme 2020](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2020/06/vf-homeless-alliance-featured-1080x630.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Slum Dwelling: Annual Theme 2020
Over the past two years, the Vincentian Family’s annual theme has focused on forced displacement and street homelessness. For 2020, we are focusing on slum dwellers.
![Relive the Gen Verde Concert which was held on the feast of Saint Vincent de Paul](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2020/09/gen-verde-cocert-set-27-2020-1080x675.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Relive the Gen Verde Concert which was held on the feast of Saint Vincent de Paul
More than 10,000 people were present at the online concert of the group, Gen Verde on September 27, the feast of Saint Vincent de Paul.
![Ladies of Charity Advocacy: Election 2020, Climate Justice](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2019/09/lcusa-advocacy-generic-featured-1080x630.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Ladies of Charity Advocacy: Election 2020, Climate Justice
The Faith Climate Justice Campaign is focused on engaging and mobilizing faith voters in 2020 to communicate their values of caring for Creation and loving our neighbors through voting.
![Bl. Frédéric Ozanam’s Canonization Process Takes a Step Forward](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2020/10/Mariana-01-scaled-1-1080x630.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Bl. Frédéric Ozanam’s Canonization Process Takes a Step Forward
On September 24th, the Feast of Our Lady of Ransom, the local phase (where a local diocese directs the process) of the inquiry on the alleged miracle ascribed to Bl. Antoine-Frédéric Ozanam was concluded after conducting a thorough 11-month investigation.
![Advice from Saint Vincent de Paul, in everyday life](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2020/10/advice-from-vincent-featured-1080x630.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Advice from Saint Vincent de Paul, in everyday life
Seeking the advice of Saint Vincent in the everyday situations we experience in serving our neighbor.
![The Church Is No Expert…](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2020/10/world-medicine-pope-1-1080x630.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
The Church Is No Expert…
Pope Francis call us to explore together how our Catholic social tradition can help the human family heal this world that suffers from serious illnesses.
![The Legal Issues of Sleeping in a Car](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2020/02/homelessness-series-featured-2-1080x630.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
The Legal Issues of Sleeping in a Car
Aside from the cramped space and lack of proper facilities, those who live in their vehicles also have to worry about the legality of their lifestyle – something that is frequently in flux as laws change.
![Beirut: Hope Amidst an Ocean of Misfortune](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2020/10/ssvp-featured-1080x630.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Beirut: Hope Amidst an Ocean of Misfortune
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SSVP) Lebanon is still on the frontline helping those afflicted by the August 4th blast.
![Lessons learned during the pandemic, #14: to go to the essence of things](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2020/06/covid-response-9-1080x630.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Lessons learned during the pandemic, #14: to go to the essence of things
This situation that we have experienced as a Family — and I, as a doctor on the front-lines treating COVID-19 patients — has forced us to return to our essence.
![A Vincentian View: Faithful to the Mission](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2015/11/fr.-griffin-reflections.png?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
A Vincentian View: Faithful to the Mission
In this academic year, St. John’s University, where I minister, celebrates its 150th anniversary.