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2024 marks 175 years since the founding of the Sisters of Charity – Halifax
In August 2024 our Congregation will celebrate the 175th anniversary of their landing in Halifax, Nova Scotia and starting their mission to give joyful witness to love!
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Servants of the Poor • A Weekly Reflection with Vincent
“Mon Dieu! What a lovely title and what a beautiful designation! What have you done for God to deserve it? Servants of the Poor is the same as saying Servants of Jesus Christ, since He regards what is done to them as done to himself, for they are His members....![Anecdotes of the Vincentian Family: The Travels of Frederic](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2016/07/The-travels-of-Frederic.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Anecdotes of the Vincentian Family: The Travels of Frederic
The first time Frederic Ozanam ever traveled on his own, from Lyon to Paris, was November 2, 1831; he was about to start his studies at the Faculty of Law. He departed in a horse-drawn stagecoach to cover the 292 miles. It took three days and three nights to arrive in...![The Immaculate Conception: Vincentian Perspectives](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2023/12/guadalupe-cathopedia-featured-1080x630.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
The Immaculate Conception: Vincentian Perspectives
The presence of Mary is abundant, clear and solid in the experience of St. Louise and St. Vincent.
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How What I Dreaded Became a Source of Life
St. Vincent placed great importance on what he called “Repetition of Prayer.”
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Vincentian Advent Reflections 2023 – Week 2
We are called to be compassionate to all.
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Sister Paola N. at Synod 2023
We had the opportunity to interview Sister Paola N. at the end of the Synod work of the First Session of the Synod, October 4-29, 2023.
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A Canadian View: Hope Can Overcome Hopelessness
As we enter another Christmas time with lots of hopes and prayers it may be a good time to reflect on this world, we are living in which at times seems like a hopeless situation for many.
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A Vincentian View: Back to the Beginning
Are you ready for the beginning of a new liturgical year?
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Is Advent “Missing In Action?”
During this Advent season, may I suggest a modest approach to recovering the sense of our radical Advent hope.