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April 23: Foundation of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Tomorrow, April 23, is the anniversary of the founding of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in 1833 by Blessed Frederic Ozanam and his companions. As you celebrate this occasion, make use of the following resources from our sister site VinFormation– they can be...![Prayer Meeting With People: Vincentian Family Serves In Kiev](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2016/04/prayer-meeting-fb.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Prayer Meeting With People: Vincentian Family Serves In Kiev
“A poor soul cried, and the Lord has heard her” These words from the Bible bring hope. Every person is a poor soul before God. And if poor souls unite in a prayer, the Lord visits them, comes to them and is present among them. The Word of God inspires us,...![A New Molecular Biology Laboratory in Chokwe, Mozambique](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2016/04/chokwe-EN-fb.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
A New Molecular Biology Laboratory in Chokwe, Mozambique
On March 12, the inauguration of a new molecular biology laboratory was held, linked to the DREAM center managed by the Daughters of Charity. The Minister of Health was present at the inauguration. The DREAM center of Chokwe has a long history of treating those...![All Booked Up, but #IamVincent @DePaulMission](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2016/04/all-booked-up-iav-depaul.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
All Booked Up, but #IamVincent @DePaulMission
This story was created on June 14th, 2013, in Golden, Colorado. It was created during the year end retreat for the Colorado Vincentian Volunteers. Find out more about their organization: http://www.covivo.org/. Thanks again to DePaul University Office of Mission and...![Collaborative Styles #IamVincent](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2016/04/collaborative-styles-iav-facebook.png?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Collaborative Styles #IamVincent
Last year, we shared a fine presentation on the collaborative styles of Sts. Vincent and Louise. If you want to say #IamVincent, what characteristics will mark you as a leader? Because it’s not about what you SAY, it’s about what you DO! Jesse Lyn Stoner, from the...![Holy See Panels Call For Stepping Up Anti-trafficking Efforts](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2016/04/vincentian-family-UN-facebook.png?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Holy See Panels Call For Stepping Up Anti-trafficking Efforts
“Here in 2016 we talk a good game on anti-trafficking and slavery. Now is the time for action,” The Holy See delivered some powerful messages about ending human trafficking and slavery, April 7, says Sr. Margaret O’Dwyer, DC, during a multi-panel discussion at...![Even before I knew it, #IamVincent @SJUMission](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2016/02/sju-iav-FB.png?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Even before I knew it, #IamVincent @SJUMission
“Growing up in an American,” says Angela Seegal, “Italian in a family of eight, concepts like ‘sharing,’ ‘making it go further,’ ‘taking only what you need,’ were always part of my vernacular. My parents both came...![Three Things which you didn’t know about Easter](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2015/11/fr.-griffin-reflections.png?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Three Things which you didn’t know about Easter
Vincentian View: “Three Things which you didn’t know about Easter” We are halfway through the Easter season, and it is a good time for a short test. 1. Did you know that Easter is the pivotal celebration of the Christian calendar? Though Christmas might seem to hold...![Earth Day – April 22, 2016](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2016/04/earth-day-facebook.png?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Earth Day – April 22, 2016
Earth Day is celebrated annually on April 22 (this coming Friday) and events worldwide are held to demonstrate support for environmental protection. First celebrated in 1970, it is now coordinated globally by the Earth Day Network, and celebrated in more than 193...![Firefighters and Electrical Engineers](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2016/02/impact-germantown-collective-imapct.png?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Firefighters and Electrical Engineers
by Mike Clark – When I explain my work in the field of collective impact and systems design, I have some go-to phrases, like: