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Faith that Becomes Active in Works of Charity
Every good Christian should be a person of faith, a faith that is not only lived with words but that is reflected in one’s lifestyle. We, who on a daily basis are involved in many different activities and forms of service (catechists, volunteers, other ministerial...![Where did the Neighborhood Church Move To?](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2016/09/joy.png?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Where did the Neighborhood Church Move To?
…people in the pews are looking for a significant spiritual message on Sundays and a community they’ll feel at home in.
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St. Vincent de Paul’s Trust in Providence
Learn about St. Vincent’s deep faith and trust in God’s providential care. YouTube video with accompanying quotes from Fr. Robert Maloney’s “Way of St. Vincent de Paul”.
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SSVP Applauds Ceasefire on Syria
The International General Council (CGI) of Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SSVP) supports and affirms the US-Russia led ceasefire in Syria which will allow humanitarian aid to reach Syrian cities under siege by various forces and groups. Even the unplanned timing is...![#famvin400 Learning the Resilience of the Poor](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2016/09/color-purple-resilience-facebook.png?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
#famvin400 Learning the Resilience of the Poor
How is it that some people who are poor have such resilience? I come from a show business background: the theatre. From the artist’s pen comes music and lyrics that touch the human experience. Listen to this haunting song from “The Color Purple” by...![True Charity and the Other #IamVincent](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2016/09/charity-facebook.png?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
True Charity and the Other #IamVincent
Only by encountering another do we learn what charity is and who we are: brothers and sisters with capacities and responsibilities. Many of you know I am a blogger at Medium.com, where I develop ideas, some of which I share on .famvin.org as “IamVincent”...![New International President and Council of SSVP](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2016/09/new-ssvp-board-facebook.png?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
New International President and Council of SSVP
On the feast day of Blessed Frederic Ozanam and under the gaze of Saint Vincent de Paul, the installation ceremony of the XVI International President and International Council of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul took place at the Chapel of St. Vincent de Paul in...![United Nations: Sustainable Development Goal #1](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2016/04/vincentian-family-UN-facebook.png?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
United Nations: Sustainable Development Goal #1
Blessed Rosalie Rendu said to Blessed Frederic Ozanam and companions, “Hunt down poverty in order to give humanity its dignity.” In 2015, the United Nations ratified 17 Sustainable Development Goals, calling on the world to “leave no one behind.” The challenge...![Mentoring @NiagaraUniv #IamVincent](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2016/09/mentoring-facebook.png?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Mentoring @NiagaraUniv #IamVincent
The first week of school brings with it many things. For Niagara University and Niagara Falls High School, the 2016-2017 academic year will begin with a new mentoring program. Announced today, the Big Eagle Little Eagle program will assist Niagara Falls High School...![Badgering God](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2016/02/mckenna-tom-reflections-featured-facebook-1.png?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)