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The Pope Video • For the right to an Education
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: For the right to an Education
Pier Giorgio Frassati: In the Family of Vincentian Holiness
Pier Giorgio Frassati, a young Italian devoted to faith, charity, and social justice, will be canonized in August 2025 by Pope Francis. His life, marked by deep Eucharistic spirituality and unwavering service to the poor, made him a model of lay holiness, blending joy, political action, and devotion in a tumultuous society.
Luka’s story: a Lesson in Solidarity and Perseverance
Luka’s life fell apart after a spinal injury and the loss of his wife, leaving him isolated, incapacitated, and living in extreme neglect. With unwavering support from the DePaul Croatia Refuge House, he was ultimately admitted to a care home, where he now lives with dignity and proper care.
Lent Reflection: 3 – Embodied Prayer: Hearing God in the Cry of the Poor
Lent is a time of deep prayer, a season when we seek to grow closer to God. Yet, true prayer is not only spoken words or silent meditation; it is also an active encounter with God in the realities of our world. Vincentian spirituality teaches us that prayer is inseparable from action and that we hear God’s voice most clearly in the cries of the poor.
A journey through Vincentian Spirituality – Part 1 (video)
As part of Vincentian Lent, we welcome you to join us each week as Fr Mark Noonan CM brings us on a journey through Vincentian Spirituality over the next 4 weeks.
St. Vincent de Paul and the Advancement of Women
St. Vincent de Paul did not advocate for women’s rights with speeches, but he contributed significantly to their social relevance, encouraging both noblewomen to use their resources to help the poor and peasant women to become qualified for service. Her pedagogy and patience enabled many women to acquire professional, literary and doctrinal training, culminating in the creation of the Company of the Daughters of Charity.
Confession Changed Pope Francis’ Life
More than 50 years later, Pope Francis described his experience of a general confession of his sins. He was “moved by the depth of the priest’s understanding and compassion.”
The Daughters of Charity at Carville, 1896-1981
This text recounts the dedication of the Daughters of Charity, who provided care to patients with Hansen’s disease at the Carville leprosarium in Louisiana. It details their struggles, resilience, and contributions to improving living conditions, medical treatments, and societal acceptance for patients, ultimately transforming Carville into a symbol of compassion and progress for Hansen’s disease care in the United States.
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