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Key Takeaways from an ECOSOC Partnership Forum Event on Multi-Stakeholder Partnerships
Partnerships are a key part of AIC’s work to combat poverty and build a fairer world, and for this reason one of our Priority Line of Action for 2023-2026 is to “Move forward together.”
Firewood for the Soul: Who Do You Say I Am?
A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.
A Vincentian Minute: Vincentian Wordplay 05
Fr. Rooney reflects on the multiple meanings of “Vincentian” words. This week: Simplicity.
Charitable Pharmacies Help Provide Needed Medication
St. Vincent de Paul Charitable Pharmacy, operating since 2006 in Southwest Ohio, provides essential medication to around 900 individuals monthly across three locations.
The Small Pleasures of Life • A Weekly Reflection with Ozanam
I do not like and do not share in any way the rigorist doctrines of some Christians, who, without even realizing it, have clothed themselves in arrogance and false modesty; they are far from the true spirit of faith. The innocent joys of life were never forbidden....
Yaretzi’s journey
Yaretzi’s journey from a young child to a blossoming student is a testament to the power of nurturing environments like SVdP’s Dream Center, where children like her can grow and feel inspired to ‘Dream Big!’
Saint Louise’s example shows us some common pitfalls to avoid
We can learn something by looking at the various stumbling blocks that St. Louise may have encountered.
A Polarized Church both Then and Now
Growing up, I was fascinated by fading pictures meticulously glued into some decades-old family albums. There I saw pictures of my mother and father before I was born.
House of Miracles
Casa Milagrosa offers homeless guests radical hospitality.
Special: Conflict in the Ukraine
New Year’s Message From Depaul’s CEO Matthew Carter
My first visit to Ukraine will stay with me forever. In times of crisis, it is always incredible to witness how communities and individuals come together to play such a pivotal part in helping those around them.
Ukraine: a Mission of Peace and Charity
On 7 and 8 December, on neutral ground (Hungary), the Council General International received a delegation of four Ukrainian SSVP ladies. As the airspace is blocked because of the war, there are no flights in the Ukraine, so the delegation travelled by train and car to meet us.
The Superioress General Sister Françoise Petit, D.C. visited Ukraine
On August 26-28, 2022, Superioress General of the Daughters of Charity Sister Françoise Petit visited most of the communities of the Daughters of Charity in Ukraine. She was accompanied on the trip by, among others, Sister Hanna Cybyla, General Councilor for the...
Meet Nadia, who receives Depaul food baskets, and volunteer Mikhaila
The Depaul Ukraine team hold regular food distributions where people can collect food baskets or meals from local volunteers.
War in Ukraine: Five Months of a Horror that Affects us All
On February 20, 2002, more than five months ago, the world watched in horror as Russia invaded the territory of Ukraine. Every day since then, we have witnessed countless acts of terror in an invasion that has been almost unanimously rejected by the international community.
Statement of the Chair and President of the Depaul Group
John Darley, Chair of Trustees, and Mark McGreevy, President of the Depaul Assembly, reflect on the Depaul Group’s achievements over the past year and a half.
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Vincentian Family Prayer For Peace in Ukraine
United with Pope Francis and with men and women of good will throughout the world, we, as a Vincentian Family, lift our minds and hearts in prayer for peace in Ukraine.
Vinflix: A new communication tool in the Vincentian Family
vinflix.net is born today as a new website of the Vincentian Family that is intended to facilitate sharing videos (both short and feature-length) that creatively explore the Vincentian call to globalize charity. In continuity with what was experienced during the...
