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Michael Acaldo to Helm the Society of St. Vincent de Paul USA as Next Chief Executive Officer
After an extensive nationwide search we are proud to announce that the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVdP) has chosen its next National CEO from our own SVdP USA family.
Revitalizing Our Vincentian Identity: Masters Program in Vincentian Studies 2025
One of the means at our disposal to deepen our Vincentian spirituality and charism is the Master in Vincentian Studies, which has already given good results in the last four years. We are now opening the registration for a new edition, which will be developed in French, English and Spanish.
Vincentian Convocation 2024, September Letter #famvin2024
Fourth letter of invitation to the Second Convocation of the Vincentian Family, to be held November 14-17, 2024 in the historic city of Rome.
Transformation within the Church and in Consecrated Life, a talk by Fr. Valerio di Trapani, CM
The Sisters of Charity of St. Jeanne Antide Thouret have published on their website a talk by Fr. Valerio di Trapani as part of the ongoing formation program of the Sisters.
The Past and Future of the Vincentian Spirit (first part) #famvin2024
First part of the article written by Jaime Corera, in which he reflects on the legacy of St. Vincent de Paul and the future implications of his spirituality, addressing both its past and its evolution into the future.
Gospel Steadiness (Luke 24)
Anyone who regularly prays the rosary knows the experience of repetition. In the course of fingering the beads through five decades, you’ll have recited the same prayer, the Hail Mary, over 50 times.
Halloween, and What Christians Celebrate
Christians don’t celebrate death on Halloween… We celebrate Life on the feast of All Saints and remember all the good people who have passed on to live with Jesus.
Last Time Driving a Car
In my mid-eighties, I knew the day would come when I would no longer drive. A couple years ago it actually came!
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Special: Conflict in Ukraine
The Transcendence of Communication in the Context of the Invasion of Ukraine
Access to truthful information is fundamental in today’s world. The internet plays a vital role in the midst of the globalized society in which we live.
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
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