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SSVP’s Worldwide Involvement: the Challenges of Working With the UN
Today, the SSVP is present in 155 countries. However, this expansion brings with it significant challenges, especially when it comes to working with global organizations such as the United Nations (UN).
Pilgrims Consider the Miraculous Medal as a Treasure
An email from a Californian pilgrim couple recounts their spiritual experience on the Camino de Santiago, highlighting the profound impact of receiving the Miraculous Medal from the Daughters of Charity and feeling Mary’s presence guiding them to Jesus.
The Heart of a Vincentian 06 #famvin2024
Today we hear from Olga Leticia Ascencio de Lomeli, a member of the Special Catechesis of Mexico. With her, we continue our series. “The Heart of a Vincentian – Coming Soon November 2024”
Modeling Virtue
One of the occupational hazards of people who study religion and theology is to equate ideas with the force behind them.
Are All Really Welcome?
We are many decades into the phenomenon of shopping for “gated communities” of like-minded people. So many do not experience that they are welcome.
Contemplation: One Society, One Rule
This post originally appeared on ssvpusa.org It is probably the case that while most members join the Society in response to a call from the Holy Spirit, they don’t yet fully understand the Society as a vocation. And although we do not take solemn vows like members of...
Ambitions that Are Selfish and Unfettered
Christ on the cross is the last of all and the servant of all. He puts to shame all those with ambitions to be the first and the greatest. Like most of us, the disciples of Jesus, for sure, have their ambitions. After all, they, too, have the right to be better....
La Union-Chrétienne de Saint Chaumond: a Story of Devotion and Faith #famvin2024
The Union-Chrétienne de Saint Chaumond is a women’s institute of consecrated life of pontifical right, founded in 1652 by St. Vincent de Paul and the Venerable Madame de Polallion.
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Special: Conflict in Ukraine
Vincentian Family in Slovakia Helps War Refugees
When war broke out in Ukraine, the Daughters of Charity from the Slovak Province went to help refugees crossing the Slovak border in Vyšne Nemecke and Ubli where people from Ukraine arrive through the town of Uzhhorod.
The Congregation of the Mission in Spain Mobilizes to Help Ukrainian Refugees
It would be wonderful if our provinces in Europe also would be open to receiving refugees from the Ukrainian Vincentian Family who will be leaving the country or, in general, other Ukrainian refugees.
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul signs an “Appeal for Peace in Ukraine”
The International Council General of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul has signed, together with other NGO partners in Geneva, a Declaration at the 49th session of the Human Rights Council.
Images of Hope: A Prolonged Farewell
Only those who are parents can understand the pain of a husband/father having to say goodbye to a wife and/or a child who board a train as refugees in order to travel to a safer place
Assistance for Ukraine and Prayers for Peace
We continue to receive news about the activities of the members of the Vincentian Family to alleviate the situation of people suffering from the devastation of an unjust war.
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