Sister of Charity at ends of the earth
In her “retirement” a Sister of Charity serves on the shores of the Arctic Ocean and continues a life of pioneering in ministry. High in the western Canadian Arctic, Sister Fay Trombley has been a pastoral leader among Inuvialuit indigenous people since...Go Out To All The World
Just as the members of the early Church were called to bring ‘The Way’ to all peoples of the day, so are we called to bring Christ into our world today. This pre-Pentecost theme will be the last submission of the series of reflections on The Gospel Of...
Vincent’s handwritten letters as you have never seen them
DePaul University offers a different kind of experience of Vincent through his letters.
+Vincentian pioneer for homeless worldwide
Famvin has just received word that Fr. Norberto Carcellar, CM, tireless and innovative pioneer in ministry with the homeless around the world died from an apparent heart attack. Well-known for his work in the garbage dumps in the Phillipines and the International...SVDP Australia – Budget is cruel, forcing deeper poverty
You don’t build people up by putting them down. ST Vincent de Paul Society Australia Chief Executive, Dr John Falzon, says this Budget is deeply offensive to the people for whom every day is already a battle. “The government would like us to believe that...
Mary Gentle or Tough – Jesus the Person…
Mary Gentle or Tough – Jesus the Person – Here I am to Worship – Let’s Fast Vincentian Day of Fast and Prayer Tuesday May 13, 2014 Dear Vincentian Family: I pray everyone in your family is well and feeling the love of belonging to Christ. Listen! Jesus is calling your...
What is voluntary service worth per hour?
The most recent figure estimates it at $22.55 according to the Non-Profit Times “Nonprofits that used volunteer services last year got a little more bang for their buck. The value of a volunteer hour stood at $22.55 during 2013, according to a report from...
Diversity Day – 2014 – Do One Thing
DIVERSITY DAY May 21 The tragedy of September 11, 2001 clearly illustrated that serious conflict can arise over “cultural differences.” Shortly after this tragic event, 185 nations unanimously adopted the UNESCO Universal Declaration on Cultural...Nativist Riots – Philadelphia 1844
Once again the Daughters of Charity Archives brings history to life in a letter written by a Daughter of Charity eye-witness at the height of anti-immigrant and anti-Catholic movement over 150 years ago. It shows how innocent children were affected. Nativism was a...Outfitting children for school
The Ontario Vincent dePaul Society models a strategy for equipping children for school. The case: In late August for the past two years we went to the homes of the families in need that we serve and gave the parent/s a $100.00 Walmart voucher for each of the school...
