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Empowering Communities Through Education: Sr. Jacinta Prunty’s Mission in South Sudan
Sr. Jacinta Prunty, an Irish nun, has significantly advanced women’s rights and teacher training in South Sudan through her work at the Solidarity with South Sudan Teacher Training College. Her efforts have helped increase female enrollment and empower women by challenging cultural barriers and providing leadership opportunities.
The Hidden Struggles of Homelessness and Violence in Wartime Ukraine
The ongoing war in Ukraine has led to a sharp rise in homelessness, with nearly a quarter of rough sleepers being displaced individuals, many of whom face violence daily, especially women who are particularly vulnerable. Despite the urgent need for support, access to mental health services and shelters is severely limited, highlighting the necessity for targeted interventions and collaboration to address these issues.
Ladies of Charity: A Labor of Love (video)
The video created by Catholic Charities of Western New York (CCWNY) highlights the Ladies of Charity association in the Diocese of Buffalo, aiming to promote the organization and recruit new members by showcasing their community service and faith-based initiatives.
50th Anniversary Year of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton’s Canonization
January 4th kicks off the 50th Anniversary year of Mother Seton’s canonization.
A Canadian View: 2025 – A Time for Hope, A Time for Action
In 2025, challenges such as poverty, homelessness and increasing inequality require advocating for systemic changes that offer sustainable solutions and hope to the most vulnerable. Vincentians are called to be personally transformed, recognizing Jesus in those in need and working for human dignity and social justice.
2025: the Holy Year
Pope Francis invites the faithful to experience the Jubilee Year 2025 as a moment of profound encounter with Christ, emphasizing the importance of prayer as a source of hope, communion, and mission. Inspired by Saint Vincent de Paul, we are called to be “Pilgrims of Hope,” fostering charity and reconciliation as we celebrate the 400th anniversary of the Congregation of the Mission.
A Vincentian View: A Gift for the Whole World
Matthew’s Gospel gives special emphasis to Jesus as the one who fulfills the promises made to the People of Israel.
2024 Is “A Wrap”
In the not-so-distant past, “It’s a wrap” were words meant to tell a camera crew that filming a scene for a movie or perhaps an online video was concluded..
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Special: Conflict in Ukraine
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.
Ukraine: a Mission of Peace and Charity
On 7 and 8 December, on neutral ground (Hungary), the Council General International received a delegation of four Ukrainian SSVP ladies. As the airspace is blocked because of the war, there are no flights in the Ukraine, so the delegation travelled by train and car to meet us.
The Nun Rebuilding Homes and Hope in Ukraine
For many Ukrainians, their only thought now is how to survive the winter cold, which sometimes lasts until even April, with temperatures going as low as -25° C.
Spread a Little Christmas Joy in Ukraine
As we look forward to gathering with family and friends in the comfort, warmth, and safety of our own homes this Christmas, our thoughts naturally turn to those less fortunate.
Ukraine 9 months on: “Amongst the atrocities, we see such compassion”
Nine long months have passed since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine and still the conflict shows no sign of abating.
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