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Reflections from the International Journal on Homelessness Conference
With 150 million people worldwide currently experiencing homelessness, it is is an urgent social problem. It transcends geographical borders, intersecting with global economic, political and social factors. If we are to end homelessness, sharing knowledge, experiences and perspectives from different contexts is vital.
Transforming Lives Through International Twinning: Education and Support for Indigenous Children
Through the International Twinning program of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, St. Mary Cathedral Conference in Colorado Springs, USA, partners with the Medalla Milagrosa Conference in Monterrey, Mexico, to support the Rarámuri Integrity Institute, a boarding school attended by 26 indigenous children. Their collaboration provides education, nutritious meals, and essential supplies, fostering cross-cultural solidarity and making a lasting impact on communities in need.
A Fire That Unites Us in Hope: Testimony of Wendy Fuentes on the Second Vincentian Convocation
The Second International Vincentian Family Gathering in Rome (November 14–17, 2024) renewed the commitment to serving the poor with creativity and unity, as highlighted in its final document, “Keeping the Fire Burning to Be Pilgrims of Hope.” Wendy Fuentes from Honduras shared how the event enriched her spiritually, strengthening her passion for service through shared experiences, Eucharistic celebrations, and reflections with Vincentians from around the world.
A Vincentian Minute: Vincentians Living Lent and Easter 06
Father Rooney extends the Sunday Scriptures for Vincentians in a “Lent and Easter Journey.” This week: Seeing Anew; Giving Love.
Lent Reflection: 6 – The Hope of Easter: Resurrection and the Call to Serve
Lent culminates in Easter, the celebration of Christ’s victory over sin and death. But Easter is not only a past event; it is a living reality that calls us to renewal and mission. The resurrection is not just a promise of eternal life but a call to bring life where there is suffering, injustice, and despair.
A Journey Through Vincentian Spirituality – Part 4 (video)
As part of Vincentian Lent, we welcome you to join us each week as Fr. Mark Noonan CM brings us on a journey through Vincentian Spirituality over 4 weeks.
Does God Love Us “For Better Or For Worse?”
Let’s ask that question about God’s love for us. I ask the question because it tells a lot about the vow God has made to us
What Am I Called To Do?
Eager to be part of this Jubilee movement in the Church, I have been discerning: what is mine to do?
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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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