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![A Dream Called Akamasoa](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2018/05/201805akamasoa-fb-1080x630.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
![Pope Francis Receives Father Opeka for a Second Time](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2018/06/201806opeka-2-aud-fb-1080x630.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Pope Francis Receives Father Opeka for a Second Time
On May 30, Father Pedro Opeka was received again by Pope Francis.
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New Youth Task Force Meets in Philadelphia
The new Youth Task Force of the Vincentian Family identified four key components of their mission, around which they began to create a shared language: direct service/relationship with those living in poverty; inspired by and appreciative of the love of God; universally inclusive; and charity and justice.
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Social Innovation to Help Refugees
Catholic social innovation tends to repurpose existing resources and draw on existing relationships to address issues such as the refugee crisis,
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Audience of Father Pedro Opeka, C.M., with Pope Francis
Father Opeka, missionary of the Congregation of the Mission in Madagascar, is visiting Rome. Last Monday, May 28, Pope Francis received him with affection, as Father Tomaž Mavrič CM says: In these days, we have the pleasant visit in the General Curia of Father Pedro...![May 30: Blessed Marta Anna Wiecka, DC](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2018/05/bl-marta-wiecka-dc-featured2-1080x630.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
May 30: Blessed Marta Anna Wiecka, DC
Watch a video about Blessed Marta Anna Wiecka, a Daughter of Charity who served the sick with great devotion.
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The Many Ways of Holding the Body of Christ
Do we have the courage to hold the body of Christ presented to us?
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Just Art • Then I Came by Boat
This year, continuing their Just Art program and noting that 40% of people experiencing homelessness in Victoria are under 25 years of age, “Vinnies Victoria” is putting the spotlight on youth poverty.
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SSVP General President Visits Argentina
On June 1st and 2nd, brother Renato Lima de Oliveira, 16th President General, will be visiting Argentina, one of the most important countries in Latin America. The President’s agenda includes: Buenos Aires: Audience with Cardinal Mario Aurelio Poli, Archbishop of...![The Looming Debt Crisis](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2016/04/vincentian-family-UN-facebook.png?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)