Ladies of Charity USA National Assembly 2016
The Ladies of Charity USA will hold their 36th Annual National Assembly Meeting September 29 – October 1, 2016 in Queens, NY. In the May 2016 edition of the Servicette, President LCUSA Mary Ann Dantuono and Local Chair Natalie Boone writes: Dear Ladies, Because...
What was it like to learn from Vincent?
You have seen the graphic for this series. What was is like to sit across the table from Vincent and learn from him? Each Tuesday the more pastorally concerned clergy would gather to learn from Vincent. Abelly states that more than 12,000 ordinands made their retreats...
Centro Corazon de Maria Job Opening
Centro Corazon de Maria (Heart of Mary Center), a small non-profit Catholic agency, seeks a full-time bi-lingual Social Worker (English/Spanish) to join its work of service to the Latino Community in Hampton Bay, NY and its environs (Hampton Bays is located 90 miles...
Vincentians making a dent in the universe
“I have a passion for the issues that face those we visit. And I know that advocacy would help. But I’m just one person. What can I do?”
St. Vincent the Teacher
When you think of St. Vincent de Paul, what are the first words that come to your mind?
Picnic with the poor 2016
Reading the Word of God, a sermon in the open air, dancing in the almost summer rain, drawing pictures in teams, talks and tasty food – all of this is called the “Picnic with the homeless.” For the third year in a row the Marian Sisters of the Miraculous...
#famvin400 Stranger in our midst
One of the “sub-themes” of the coming 400th anniversary year is welcoming the stranger in our midst on a daily basis. Are there people suffering right next to us? Listen to this Matt Maher song. Reflection and challenge: Many wander with the hurts and...
Listen more, speak less
“Remember this, my dear brothers: everyone should be quick to listen but slow to speak.” (James 1, 19) A group of students of the “San Vicente de Paúl” School of Barbastro, Huesca (Spain), wrote, during the activities organized on the feast day...
Korea:Achieving Sustainable Development Goals Together
Sr. Teresa Kotturan writes, “The 66th DPI/NGO Conference is the first in UN history to be held in Asia. This is organized in partnership with the NGO Community, the government of the Republic Korea and a national organizing committee.” It is organized in...
The Princess Project #IamVincent
Wouldn’t it be great if we …” has been the beginning to countless programs in the 200-year history of the Sisters of Charity of New York, programs that have responded to needs both big and small. As our mission continues to grow through our sponsored works, we witness...
