The Voices – Cries – of the Poor… Who Will Listen?
On November 18 we will celebrate the second World Day of the Poor, instituted by Pope Francis to raise ecclesial and social awareness of the importance of fighting together against poverty in solidarity with the poor. The World Day of the Poor is meant...
Youth in the SSVP: a Future that is Already Present
Among the main clichés, popular sayings or phrases of common sense heard or read in Brazil are: “The friend is for those things,” “The union is strength,” “It is better to prevent than cure” and the classic “Brazil is the...
A Vincentian View: The Wisdom of Widows
One can easily discern the thinking of the authors of the Lectionary in bringing together the two stories which were proclaimed on this past Sunday. We heard two tales about widows and unmatched generosity. I cannot help but to be drawn to Jesus’ telling...
Questions for Digital Passersby and Good Samaritans
The Voice of the Poor, the wounded on the road to Jericho today. Some questions for digital passersby and good Samaritans.
Good News of Jesus in a World of Bad News
Jesus embodies the Good News that he brings to those who live in a world of bad news. He expects Christians to do likewise Sadly, women, children and those with disabilities often do not count. But the good news is that Jesus protects women against heartless and...
Nuns on the Bus
The “Nuns on the Bus” wrapped up their 27 day tour on November 2 with its closing event, “Fiesta for the Common Good” and a final journey to President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Florida. This journey, entitled “Tax Justice Truth Tour” hosted 54...
Meeting of the Vincentian Family in Guatemala
Guatemala, as in previous years, has celebrated at the national level the feast of our Patron Saint, Vincent de Paul. Approximately 110 people participated in this meeting, in the Primary Room of the Central House of the Daughters of Charity. The branches present...
St. Vincent de Paul Society Sharing Their Stories
See the stories shared by Vincentians over the course of the St. Vincent de Paul Society’s U.S. National Assemblies.
Sr. Carol Keehan to Retire as Head of Catholic Health Association Next June
Sr. Carol Keehan, a Daughter of Charity, has announced her retirement as president and CEO of the Catholic Health Association of the United States, effective June 30, 2019. Named to the post in 2005, Keehan said in an Oct. 30 statement that it has been “an...
