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Stitching Together a Future for Girls in Rural Bihar (India)
Just 40 kilometers from the hustle and bustle of Patna, on the tranquil banks of the Ganges River, there exists a seemingly unremarkable village. However, a closer look reveals a remarkable story of transformation brought about by Sister Sangeeta Bara and the Sisters...![International Meeting of 1300 Young Vincentians in Felgueiras, Portugal](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2023/08/jmv-world-youth-day-featured-1080x630.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
International Meeting of 1300 Young Vincentians in Felgueiras, Portugal
From July 29 to August 1, one thousand three hundred young Vincentians from 55 countries met in Felgueiras for the International Meeting of Young Vincentians.
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Treasured Friendships in the Life of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
Elizabeth’s friendships energized her and helped to make her the person she was.
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When Did Christians Become Soldiers?
I must admit. During most of my 80-plus years I took it for granted that Christians served in the military. I was awed by the supreme sacrifice made. I still am!
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There’s No Place I’d Rather Be
Fr. Milton Ryan, C.M., has served as Pastor at Holy Trinity Parish in Dallas since 2018 and notes with almost a sense of wonder that his faith journey and his path to the priesthood started in that very place more than 40 years ago.
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Society of St. Vincent de Paul Gathers for National Assembly in St. Louis
The National Council of the United States, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, will host its annual National Assembly, September 6 – 9, 2023 at the Hyatt Regency at the Arch in St. Louis, MO.
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WYD Lisbon – “Every greeting opens up a new world”
“Let us learn with Mary to greet each and every person…” – Cardinal Manuel Clemente
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Young Irish Vincentians off to World Youth Day
Last week, 26 young people from three Vincentian Schools, St. Paul’s Raheny, St. Mary’s Holy Faith Glasnevin and Holy Faith School Clontarf gathered in St. Peter’s church in Phibsborough, home of the Vincentian Family for a meeting to send them out to World Youth Day...![A Vincentian View: A Covenant](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2022/10/fr-griffin-reflections-1080x630.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
A Vincentian View: A Covenant
During the past month, I have celebrated three weddings… In preparation for the celebrations, one word kept emerging for me from the texts—“covenant.”
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How Have You Changed?
The question “How have you changed” is more complicated than you might realize! Before you answer, listen to this story.