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Chaplain of the Camp of Burundian Refugees at Mahama in Rwanda (Africa)
At the Symposium of the Vincentian Family, which took place from October 13-15, 2017 in Rome, the Superior General, Tomaž Mavrič, asked me to inform him of my mission in the Burundian refugee camp of Mahama in Rwanda. Following up on that request, I would like to...![The Third CIF Meeting for the Vincentian Family in Paris Concludes](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2018/05/201805DSC_1906-1080x630.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
The Third CIF Meeting for the Vincentian Family in Paris Concludes
The International Center of Formation Saint Vincent de Paul (CIF) held its Third Encounter for the Vincentian Family. It took place from Tuesday, April 10 to Friday, May 11, 2018, in Paris. This group was made up of people from different congregations and...![St. Joan Antide Thouret: May 23](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2018/05/Thouret-000_featured-1080x630.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
St. Joan Antide Thouret: May 23
Learn about this Vincentian Family Saint, whose Feast Day is coming up this Wednesday.
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International Youth Meeting of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul
The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul, a Catholic institution formed by lay people, established in 153 countries and which helps more than 30 million people, organizes an International Youth Meeting in Salamanca, Spain, from June 15 to 21, 2018, to which...![COVIVO Blind Cafe Reflections #3](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2018/05/covivo.blind-cafej-FEATURED-1080x675.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
COVIVO Blind Cafe Reflections #3
Colorado Vincentian Volunteers had the pleasure of hosting The Blind Café Experience for about 70 of our incredible #CVVAlum and current volunteers. It was a powerful evening of dinner in the dark, rich conversation, an active music listening experience, and of course, lots of companionship.
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Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, C.M. and Sr. Kathleen Appler D.C. visited Kosovo and Albania
The Region of Kosovo – Albania received a divine Grace and a heavenly Blessing from January 30 to February 3, through the visit of our general superiors Tomaž Mavrič, CM, Superior of the Congregation of the Mission, Sister Kathleen Appler, DC, Superioress...![The International General Council of the SSVP Claims the National Dialogue and the Urgent Pacification in Nicaragua](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2018/05/201805nicaragua-2018-1080x630.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
The International General Council of the SSVP Claims the National Dialogue and the Urgent Pacification in Nicaragua
The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul (SSVP), through its International General Council (CGI) based in Paris, wishes to state publicly its great concern about the socio-political situation in Nicaragua. The Central American country has been suffering numerous conflicts...![100th Anniversary of the Association of the Miraculous Medal in Perryville](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2018/05/100-years-amm-perryville-1080x630.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
100th Anniversary of the Association of the Miraculous Medal in Perryville
This is a very special year for the Association of the Miraculous Medal in Perryville, Missouri. On May 18, we celebrate their 100th anniversary.
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Forgotten Truths about Confirmation and St. Vincent
Have you forgotten the names of the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit… and some truths about how St. Vincent lived then in mission? Let’s look at the prayer “Come Holy Spirit in that light.”