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Rural Women’s Leadership Training in Nepal
Sabitra, a 21-year-old married woman from Benighat in the Dhading district of Nepal, provides a striking story of resilience and growth.
XVII National Meeting of the Vincentian Family of Brazil
Between May 29th and June 2nd, the XVII National Meeting of the Vincentian Family of Brazil took place in the city of Osasco-São Paulo.
Seven Reasons to Attend the Vincentian Family Convocation in Rome, November 14-17, 2024 #famvin2024
The Second Convocation of the Vincentian Family, themed “Keeping the Fire Burning: Vincentian Synodality in Action,” will be held from November 14-17, 2024, in Rome. Seven reasons to participate include strengthening community bonds, spiritual renewal, learning from notable figures, experiencing synodality, ensuring generational continuity, engaging in cultural and religious activities, and building a supportive network.
Firewood for the Soul: On the Peripheries
A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.
A Vincentian Minute: Vincentian Theological Terms 02
Fr. Rooney continues a new series called “Vincentian Theological Terms.” This week: Love- Affective and Effective.
People are Generous • A Weekly Reflection with Ozanam
Representatives of the people, Do not plead want of money. If the ordinary resources should come to fail you, if there should be nothing more to hope for from credit and reserve funds, hope everything still from the generosity of France. Openly announce the measures...
September 2: Vincentian Martyrs of the French Revolution
Blessed Louis-Joseph François, C.M., one of five blessed C.M. martyrs of the French Revolution, was a zealous defender of the Catholic Church.
Have We Reimagined Labor Day?
Regardless of how you imagine Labor Day many, weather permitting, will enjoy outdoor BBQs. This in turn reminds us of the struggle get the fire started… and it keep it going.
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Special: Conflict in Ukraine
All of a Sudden…
We are witnessing the high price to be paid for freedom, and the slow and arduous road to building peace through dialogue and negotiation.
DePaul International: Update on Ukraine (April 7)
“In the hardest hit areas, people are unable to buy even the most basic of supplies as shops and pharmacies remain closed. The people of Ukraine have never needed our help more.”
Daughters of Charity in Spain Respond to the Suffering of Ukrainians
The Daughters, together with other individuals and institutions, have spared no effort to continue to respond to the current calls of our suffering brothers and sisters.
Images of Hope: a Ukrainian Child Prays for Peace
A little boy, about 4 or 5 years old, humbly bows before the cross of the Savior and, piously raising his small hands, sings a short prayer asking for an end to war and for peace to reign.
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul in Spain is Helping the Ukrainian Refugees
The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has led to an intense movement of millions of refugees fleeing their country to safer destinations. Faced with the need to assist both the refugees in Poland and those wishing to move to Spain, the Council of Bilbao of the Society of...
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