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The actions of AIC volunteers around the world continue to show that however difficult the situation, it is always possible to keep helping those in need.
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Participation and Collaboration in the AIC (Ladies of Charity)
Presentation based on the AIC’s Reflection Paper “The First Rule (1617)”, Sixth Theme.
Vincent de Paul’s Pastoral Strategy In the 21st Century?
On the anniversary of the establishment of the Confraternities of Charity, I am struck by a still under the radar phenomenon springing up among Vincentian laity in various professions.
Rose de Lima Ramanankavana (Madagascar), New President of the International Association of Charity
We congratulate Ms. Rose de Lima Ramanankavana, recently elected President of the International Association of Charity (AIC).
History of the AIC in San Miguel (El Salvador, Central America)
On December 28, 1928 the International Association of Charity in the city of San Miguel was established in the Hospital San Juan de Dios.
Interview with Mrs. Alicia Duhne, International President of AIC
Here we interview Mrs. Alicia Duhne, International President of the International Association of Charities (AIC).
What It’s Like to Visit Châtillon
In this video, Tom Judge of DePaul University reflects on his visit to Châtillon, the birthplace of the Ladies of Charity (AIC).
AIC 2018 Latin American Seminar
From March 19-22, 2018, 64 members of the Vincentian Family met in Cochabamba (Bolivia), at the AIC Training Seminar for Latin America, under the motto "To accompany... How and what for?" "We are very grateful to both the Daughters of Charity and the Priests of the...
The Foundation Story for Vincentian Systemic Change
The story of the sermon at Châtillon is not only the foundation story of the Ladies of Charity, it is the foundation for what we call today systemic change.
AIC Participates in Various Regional and Global Forums
AIC recently concluded the 2017 international assembly in Chatillon, France. It was a time to consider the international participation of the many locally-based volunteers. Besides each individual member country within the AIC, there is a network of...
Volunteers of Charity (AIC) • A Weekly Reflection with Louise
“Divine Providence willed to make use of women to show that it was His goodness alone which desired to aid afflicted peoples and to bring them powerful helps for their salvation. [...] The Ladies of the Company of Charity recognized the needs of the poor and that God...
Ladies of Charity Acting With Vincentian Hearts #IamVincent #AIC400
The video “Ladies of Charity: Acting Against Poverty With a Vincentian Heart” was produced by Dr. Joan Ball from St. John’s University, a little over two years ago. This year, stay tuned for additional videos in celebration of the 400th anniversary!...