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The Trinity, A Big Mystery • A Weekly Reflection with Vincent
"In addition to the obligation we here have as Christians to honor this feast [Most Holy Trinity], we have a particular one because, by the Bulls of Approval of the Company, a Pope has given us the Most Holy Trinity as our patron. That should animate all of us, such...
“Take off your Shoes, this is Holy Ground”
These words mark our mission in Marrakech. Take off your shoes, go carefully towards the other.
Lenten Examination of Conscience for Vincentians – Week 5
Each Friday of Lent we will share a different guide to help examine your conscience based on different aspects of our lives as members of the Vincentian Family.
Crucified Love
“The Lenten season offers us once again an opportunity to reflect upon the very heart of Christian life: charity.” – Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger, Benedict XVI
Mary’s Magnificat and God’s Dangerous Dream
This title of Mary Mother of the Church takes us beyond the magnificent privilege of her being chosen as the mother of Jesus.
Lenten Conferences of Fr. Lacordaire No. 20
Lenten Series of reflections taken from the Conferences of the Rev. Lacordaire.
The Northern Missions
The Sisters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul, Halifax served in the northern missions of Canada in cities, towns and villages.
March 18 at 10:30 EDT – UN NGO Event “Strengthening Institutions to Prevent the Trafficking of Children and Adolescents”
Please join the NGO Working Group to End Homelessness for the Commission on the Status of Women virtual parallel event on Monday, March 18, 2024, at 10:30 AM (EDT).
“Journey of the Heart” Lenten Video Series from Basilica Shrine of the Miraculous Medal – Part 11
Three people further explore Lenten fasting and its meanings.
Special: Conflict in the Ukraine
Anna and Misha’s Story: Children are our Future
Meet Misha and Anna In our Kharkiv children’s centre, everyone knows 5-year-old Misha. “I’m not scared by the bombs,” Misha tells us. “Not scared at all.” His mother tells a different story. Misha used to hide under the table at the sound of the frequent air-raid...
From a Lone Lorry to Over 4000 Tons of Aid: Depaul Looks Back at an Extraordinary Year
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...
Interview with Father Vitaliy Novak, CM
Fr. Vitaliy, a missionary of the Congregation of the Mission in Ukraine, is also president of the Board of Depaul Ukraine, an organization that is part of the worldwide Vincentian Family, which is doing important work helping those affected by the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
SSVP and DePaul Partnership Agreement Delivers First Results in Ukraine
The General Council International of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul (SSVP) signed a collaboration agreement with Depaul International, donating 10,000 euros per month for a minimum of twelve months.
UK Embassy opens Depaul Kyiv Day Centre
After words of welcome, Fr. Vitaliy spoke about the founding of Depaul in Kharkiv in 2006 and its journey to becoming a lifeline for the country’s homeless ever since.
Ukraine: We are battling war. Soon we will battle frostbite and hypothermia
Russia’s war on Ukraine has brought so much pain and suffering. It has resulted in a humanitarian crisis which will only get worse as winter approaches.
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Editorial: We Should Not Whitewash the Lack of Human Rights
In 2010, Quatar – a country known for its violation of the most basic human rights (freedom of press, freedom of assembly, rights of women, rights of LGBTQ individuals) – was selected to host the World Cup in 2022, in a selection that was surrounded by suspicion of bribes and corruption.
We are all against threats and attacks on religious freedom
It is unacceptable to live with restrictions on our religious freedom The entire international community is very concerned about the recent events in Nicaragua, especially the persecution of bishops and priests, and the closing down of Catholic parishes and Christian...