Calendar
Vincentian Feast Days and Branch foundation dates
Saints Book
EBook on Vincentian Saints
Conclusion of Two Masters Programs in Vincentian Studies
“May the time and energies you have devoted to achieving this goal encourage you to share your experience with others, to be agents of the Vincentian animation in your groups, associations and communities, and to live in fullness the richness of our charism and spirituality” (Fr. Tomaž Mavrič).
Pope Francis Releases the Encyclical “Dilexit nos,” Quoting St. Vincent de Paul Three Times
On October 24, Pope Francis has released his fourth encyclical, entitled Dilexit nos (“He Loved Us”), inviting the whole Church to rediscover the centrality of Christ’s love expressed in the Sacred Heart, and God’s unconditional love for humanity through the mystery of the Heart of Christ.
Make Room…Here Come The Young
The United Nations on September 20th had a very different feeling. Or vibe, as the younger generation would say.
Advent Presentation – A Time of Hope and Renewal
Advent Reflection for the Vincentian Family by Fr. G. Gregory Gay, C.M., former Superior General.
Contemplation: A Fine Soul
Blessed Frédéric and his wife Amélie Soulacroix exemplified a deep, shared holiness that enriched their lives and inspired their service to the poor through the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. Their marriage, built on faith, mutual encouragement, and love, not only strengthened Frédéric in his vocation but also fostered Amélie’s Vincentian spirit, as they worked together to bring comfort and relief to those in need.
How Long Until Christmas?
I suspect many of our parents remember how often we asked the question. “How how long until Christmas”? I remember I could hardly wait for the gifts!
Advent from a Vincentian Perspective, Part 4: Mary: Model of Service and Surrender in Advent
At the heart of this season, we find the figure of Mary, whose journey of faith and surrender to God’s plan serves as a powerful model for our own spiritual lives.
Mutual Correctives (Psalm 85)
A helpful distinction I once heard — that between contradictions and correlations.
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Special: Conflict in Ukraine
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A little more than a month ago we informed you about an initiative to assist the people in Ukraine, an initiative led by the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul in Bilbao (Spain): a that time a humanitarian convoy consisting of six vans transported food and other...
Ukraine’s Gig Economy Workers are now Delivering Food for Depaul International
Depaul International has enlisted the help of former takeaway cyclists to deliver food to villages outside Ukraine’s big cities to help people in need.
Collaboration to Respond to the Crisis in Ukraine
Here is a little example of how the Vincentian Family has worked together in a collaborative way to respond to the crisis in Ukraine.
“War has no weekends”: Interview with Zuzana, Humanitarian Coordinator, Depaul Slovakia
As soon Ukraine was invaded, Depaul Slovakia started transporting humanitarian aid across the Slovakian border into Ukraine, the first organisation to do so.
Life in Kharkiv: Interview with Father Vitaliy
I caught up with Father Vitaliy Novak, CM, Chair of Trustees at Depaul Ukraine at 4pm on a Wednesday afternoon, as he loaded the truck ready to depart further south
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