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Australia mourns passing of Vincentian leader Tony Thornton
Tony Thornton, former National President of the St Vincent de Paul Society in Australia, died suddenly on Saturday 11 July 2015. After the words of Bl. Frederick, ‘Charity is the Samaritan who pours oil on the wounds of the traveller who has been attacked. It is the...![How do Irish Vincentians speak up for the marginalized?](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2015/07/svp-ireland-facebook.png?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
How do Irish Vincentians speak up for the marginalized?
How do Irish Vincentians speak up for the marginalized? John-Mark McCafferty is Head of Social Justice and Policy with the National Office of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVP). He leads and coordinates the policy and advocacy work of SVP and informs and shapes...![Where do you want to place your energy?](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2013/10/Colorado-Volunteers.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Where do you want to place your energy?
Enjoy the latest video from the Colorado Vincentian Volunteers if you are thinking about where do you want to place your energy. Their website asks… At this point in your life, do you find yourself questioning which path to take, and where you should place your...![The Last Mile on the Road to End Poverty](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2015/07/last-mile-featured-news-famvin.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
The Last Mile on the Road to End Poverty
The Brookings Institution’s latest report ought to be of great interest to the Vincentian Family. Our mission, our strategies and our experience can be brought to bear for the analysis of this landmark document, and serve as a partial basis for future...Many a mickle makes a muckle
Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (B), July 26, 2015 – 2 Kgs 4, 42-44; Eph 4, 1-6; Jn 6, 1-15 One body and one Spirit (Eph 4, 4) Jesus is our shepherd. We will lack nothing if we remain united to him. Jesus goes with his disciples to a foreign territory. A large...![Stop Calling People Out](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2015/07/social-listening-574x270.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Stop Calling People Out
Stop calling people out. Call them in. Sharon Browning, well known as a speaker and educator in the Vincentian tradition, continues the theme of reconciliation begun by Fr. Tom McKenna in his recent post. Sharon founded JUST Listening, a movement which “fosters...![Out of poverty Newsletter from SVDP](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2014/07/featured-image-generic-svdp1-1080x628.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Out of poverty Newsletter from SVDP
information from the Voice of the Poor and other systemic change initiatives.
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Connect and Learn: Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill
In 1869, Bishop Michael Domenec, C.M., of Pittsburgh appealed to the Cincinnati community of Sisters of Charity for sisters to serve the needs of the growing Catholic population in his diocese. Sister Aloysia Lowe, three other Sisters of Charity, and two novices, left...![God Blesses us Always – Take a Break – Enter the Kingdom – What Do You Need?](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2017/01/lynn-lheureux-featured-facebook-rev1.png?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
God Blesses us Always – Take a Break – Enter the Kingdom – What Do You Need?
God Blesses us Always – Take a Break – Enter the Kingdom – What Do You Need? Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast – Tuesday, July 21, 2015 Dear Vincentian Brothers and Sisters: What joy you bring to me. I love reading about the great work you do for...![Vincent, Rosalie and the Pope – Getting to know Jesus](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2015/07/pope-rosalie-vincent-facebook.png?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)