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Preschool children from Nazareth School in Chatra, India, shared Christmas joy by gifting newborns at a local hospital, singing carols, and spreading happiness among families.
“Volunteering Changed Me as a Person”: Meet Depaul’s Volunteers Working to end Homelessness
Ivo and Magdalena share how volunteering at Depaul Croatia has deeply impacted their lives, from organizing outreach events and photography exhibitions to creating a choir for those experiencing homelessness. Their experiences demonstrate the transformative power of compassion, art, and teamwork in supporting vulnerable communities and fostering personal growth.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul: Fundraising for the Sisters of Charity of St. Jeanne Antide Thouret in Lebanon
The Society of St. Vincent De Paul has decided to help a project in Beirut that promotes education and socialisation, where the Sisters of Charity run five schools and every day try to give concrete answers to the new generations tried by the climate of war.
Defending the Cause of the Proletariat • A Weekly Reflection with Ozanam
It's time to share and retrieve our good; I mean: the old and popular ideas of justice, charity, fraternity. It's time to show that we can defend the cause of the proletariat, engage in relief classes suffering, and pursue the abolition of pauperism, without agreeing...
Mother Seton, Saint of the Incarnation
Something powerful always happens when divinity meets humanity. This is best exemplified in the Incarnation, when God took on human flesh, and we see this reflected when ordinary people rise to become saints. Mother Seton’s life speaks to this mystery, and by her example she leads us closer to the Incarnate Word.
On January 4 We Celebrate the Feast of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
Elizabeth Ann Seton, a prominent figure in American Catholic history, founded the Sisters of Charity of St. Joseph and established the first free Catholic school for girls in the United States. A convert to Catholicism, she overcame personal tragedies and anti-Catholic prejudice, leaving a legacy of education, charity, and faith that culminated in her canonization in 1975 as the first American-born saint.
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton and Collaboration
Saint Elizabeth Bayley Seton often felt isolated and insignificant, yet she found meaning by seeking God’s will and embracing “the grace of the moment.” Through faith and guidance from mentors, she overcame challenges to found the Sisters of Charity and became recognized as a transformative figure in United States history.
Is Christmas Really Over?
We all know the story of the birth of Christ … Mary, Jesus’ birth, a manger, shepherds, wise men, etc… But do we understand that Mary’s motherhood was part of a process?
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Special: Conflict in Ukraine
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February 24th was supposed to be like any other day. Then suddenly, for millions of Ukrainians, their world collapsed. “February 24th is a date I will remember for the rest of my life. You don’t know what to do except to run.” For 17 years, Depaul has been a lifeline...
“The playgrounds here are empty”: Ukrainians fear long term impact on children’s mental health after one year of war
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Ukraine joins the 13 Houses Campaign: rebuilding hope for those who lost everything
The Vincentian Family has showed great commitment and dedication towards those in need since the beginning of the war, including by providing essential and emergency aid on the ground.
New Year’s Message From Depaul’s CEO Matthew Carter
My first visit to Ukraine will stay with me forever. In times of crisis, it is always incredible to witness how communities and individuals come together to play such a pivotal part in helping those around them.
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