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New SSVP Representatives at the UN

New SSVP Representatives at the UN

On January 1, 2025, Sandy Figueroa and I became the Society of St. Vincent de Paul’s newest representatives to the UN Working Group to End Homelessness (WGEH), and members of the Famvin family.

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“The Fastest Nun in the West:” Sister Blandina Segale, Servant of God, Patron of Immigrant Children, Closer to Canonization

“The Fastest Nun in the West:” Sister Blandina Segale, Servant of God, Patron of Immigrant Children, Closer to Canonization

Sister Blandina Segale is advancing in the process of canonization after Vatican historians approved the Positio, a key document proving her heroic virtue. She was instrumental in founding schools and hospitals in the Southwest, and aided immigrants, with her legacy continuing through CommonSpirit St. Joseph’s Children and other charitable institutions.

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Ozanam: 100 Years on the Road to Sainthood

Ozanam: 100 Years on the Road to Sainthood

On March 15, 2025, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul celebrated the 100th anniversary of the opening of the canonization process of Antoine Frédéric Ozanam, highlighting his legacy of charity and social justice. The hope for his canonization remains alive, driven by new reports of miracles and the dedication of Vincentians to intensify their prayers and actions in his memory.

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Prayer for the Conclave

Prayer for the Conclave

As the Church prepares to choose a new Shepherd, we unite our hearts in prayer. In this sacred moment of discernment, may the Holy Spirit guide the cardinal-electors with wisdom, courage, and compassion.

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Pentecost: Behold The Revelation of the Spirit

In this season of Pentecost, let us be sure, absolutely certain, that the Spirit of God, the one who continually renews the face of the earth, is inviting us to keep our eyes and ears open wide to be able to respond to the signs of the times as did Vincent and Louise.

Mary Davoren Reflects on the II Vincentian Convocation: A Journey of Hope and Commitment

Mary Davoren, a Vincentian volunteer from Ireland, shares her inspiring experience at the II Vincentian Convocation held in Rome in November 2024. In her testimony, she reflects on the spirit of unity, the global call to serve the poor, and the renewed commitment to living a faith that inspires action.

A New Vincentian Book for All: “A Month with Saint Vincent de Paul” by Fr. Robert Maloney, CM

Fr. Robert Maloney’s new book, “A Month with Saint Vincent de Paul: A Retreat at Home,” offers a home-based spiritual retreat with daily meditations grounded in Scripture and Vincentian writings. Available in English and Spanish, it invites readers to deepen their spirituality and renew their commitment to serving the poor.

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