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Empowering through Skill-building and Education – Mbandaka, Congo
Local Daughters of Charity in Mbandaka, Congo ensure prisoners receive nutrition, medications, toiletries, and spiritual care. The Sisters also provide ongoing education opportunities in languages (Lingala & French), math and religion.
National Assembly MISEVI Mexico
The National Assembly of MISEVI Mexico, held in Xochimilco, Mexico City, brought together over 24 members from different regions of the country to strengthen their commitment to evangelization and Vincentian spirituality. During the gathering, participants reflected on the mission of the laity, synodality, vocation as a call to serve, and the legacy of St. Vincent de Paul as an inspiration for building a more just world.
News from the Community Orchard in Yaoundé, Cameroon – Winner of the AIC Dominique Prize 2022
The community orchard project in Yaoundé, set up by 15 AIC volunteers as well as volunteer agricultural engineers and technicians, consists in creating and maintaining a nursery of 2,000 fruit trees (avocado, plum, orange and mandarin).
Partnering For the Gospel
A homily preached to a group of retired Vincentians gathered for daily Eucharist in their Philadelphia Infirmary.
Who Knew a “manger” Could Speak?
“What then does the manger tell us? It tells us three things, at least: closeness, poverty and concreteness.“
Blessed and Merry Christmas from the FAMVIN Team
In these very endearing dates, the .famvin team wishes you a happy and blessed Christmas.
Contemplation: Light and Courage
Vincentian spirituality emphasizes trust in Divine Providence and the importance of discerning and acting on God’s will, a process that requires reflection and attentiveness to the events and people in our lives. Bl. Frédéric Ozanam exemplified this struggle, learning to abandon himself to God’s will and seeking both the clarity to discern it and the courage to act upon it.
Rescue All of Us from All Evil
Jesus does not come to judge us but to save us. He wants to rescue us from all evil. Hence, he gives himself for us. John preaches that God is about to save, rescue, his people. But he announces, too, that God is about to punish those who have not been true to him....
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Special: Conflict in Ukraine
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It’s no secret that fuel is expensive – we are feeling it here, and the situation is no better in Ukraine.
Declaration of the Vincentian Confraternities on the Situation in Ukraine
THE VINCENTIAN CONFRATERNITIES united in the love of God to defend rights and justice, to practice loyalty and humility before God (cf. Mi 6:8) and committed to their Vincentian spirituality…
Meet Ivanna, Who Receives Food Baskets from Depaul Ukraine
Many people in Ukraine still lack basic necessities such as food and water. We continue to increase our humanitarian response.
Watch our volunteer cyclists in action helping in Ukraine
We are receiving funding from the Disaster and Emergency Committee’s (DEC) very successful Ukraine appeal. The DEC has produced a short video documenting the work of DePaul's amazing volunteer cyclists. Our volunteers used to deliver food for companies like Uber, now...
A Calm Port During a Time of War
We have received this wonderful information from the Community of the Daughters of Charity in San Salvario in Turin. They wish to share with the worldwide Vincentian Family their lived experience of hospitality as they welcomed Ukrainian refugees. In 2022 a new era...
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