Calendar
Vincentian Feast Days and Branch foundation dates
Saints Book
EBook on Vincentian Saints
Fifth Issue of Famvin Newsletter Is Now Available!
The Famvin Communications Commission has released the fifth issue of the bulletin “FamVin News”. Click to see It! ☝️
Embracing Faith and Service: Michael Acaldo’s Journey with the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (podcast)
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul USA’s CEO Michael Acaldo was recently featured on the weekly podcast “Yes Catholic.”
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.
Christmas Reflection
Brief Christmas presentation (excerpt of document by Fr. Gregory Gay, C.M.)
Advent from a Vincentian Perspective, Part 6: The Birth of Christ: The Joy of Advent and the Vincentian Vocation
For those living the Vincentian vocation, the joy of Christmas is intimately connected with the joy of serving the poor and needy— echoing the biblical teaching, “God loves a cheerful giver” (2 Corinthians 9:7).
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul and the Advocacy of Peace, Empathy and Fraternity
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul advocates peace, fraternity and empathy in its worldwide action, especially at the United Nations. Guided by the motto “Serving in hope”, it seeks to build a more just and united world.
A Vincentian View: Roses in December
The eyes of many members of Sunday communities open a little wider on the Third Sunday of Advent as they see the celebrant of the assembly arrive in rose-colored vestments.
How do you handle conflict?
A simple fact of life. We don’t always agree… especially on things that are important to us.
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Special: Conflict in Ukraine
New Research Shows that Ukrainians Fleeing the Frontline are Ending up on the Streets
Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine has led to a sharp rise in homelessness in the country, with almost a quarter of those sleeping rough becoming homeless as a direct consequence of being displaced during the conflict.
“We are not just Partners, but real Friends” – meet Anka Skoryk, Depaul Ukraine’s Interim CEO
Meet Anka Skoryk, Depaul Ukraine’s Interim CEO
Ukraine: Walking Alongside Those in Need
Depaul Ukraine’s children’s center in Odesa provides crucial psychological support and shelter to displaced children and adults, helping them cope with trauma and rebuild their lives amidst the ongoing war.
The Mission of the Vincentian Family in Ukraine: Hope and Resilience in a Time of War
In Ukraine, we are living through the third year of war. During the first year, people experienced a desire to help, and the confidence that the conflict would soon end. However, as time has passed, the situation has changed: now a terrifying insecurity creeps into our daily lives, constantly accompanying us.
Ukraine Two Years on: There is so Much More we Could do for those Experiencing Homelessness
The war in Ukraine and other conflicts around the world is one of the most pressing global drivers of homelessness.
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