The Daughters of Charity in Ghana believe it is paramount to protect the population of persons living on the street, mainly women and children, who struggle in congested conditions.
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Nuns Kick Off New Webinar Series on Fighting Sex Abuse
Striving to be “Social Poets,” the Famvin Homeless Alliance’s Response to COVID-19
by .famvin | June 14, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
What to do to find “solutions for the most pressing problems afflicting the marginalized”?
What Must We As Vincentian Family Do?
by John Freund, CM | June 13, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change | 0 Comments
With the disciples on the road to Emmaus, we are all struggling to make sense of the past few weeks since the murder of George Floyd.
Sisters of Charity Federation Prayer Service – June 14
by Sister Grace Hartzog, SC | June 13, 2020 | News | 0 Comments
In this time of the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic crisis and the powerful and emotional response to racism erupting in the United States, we invite you to join together in prayer for unstoppable charity.
Lessons Learned During the Pandemic, #3: The Importance of Friends
by Benito Martínez, C.M. | Jul 15, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
I pray and ask the Almighty Father to help so many homeless poor people and to help people who are living in inadequate housing conditions … to help all these people find friends who welcome them and strengthen them.
“Normal”? Can Mice Teach Us Something?
by John Freund, CM | Jul 15, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
“Who moved my Cheese” is a parable that describes how people face change. It’s about 4 characters running around in a maze trying to locate their “cheese” or what is important to them.
Official Comuniqué VMY Fifth General Assembly – Poland 2020
by Javier F. Chento | Mar 21, 2020 | News, Vincentian Marian Youth
With regard to our Fifth International General Assembly scheduled for July 17-21, 2020 in Bydgoszcz, Poland, we want to let you know that preparations have been steadily moving forward
Vincentian Family Statement on the Pandemic Caused by COVID-19
by Vincentian Family Office | Mar 21, 2020 | Announcements, News, Vincentian Family
In light of the pandemic caused by the coronavirus which has affected every country throughout the world, the worldwide Vincentian Family unites itself to the efforts of those individuals who have been mobilized to minimize the spread of this virus and ultimately, to...
What’s More Important Now … First Aid? or Long-term Solutions?
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Mar 19, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
Magdalena puts a face on the problem. But where is that place and is it possible to follow the guidelines we have been hearing. The story of one woman who is affected.
A Vincentian View: A Psalm
by Pat Griffin, CM | Mar 18, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
I make no secret of the fact that if I could teach only one book of the Bible, I would choose the Psalms.
Sister Kathleen Appler, Superioress General of the Daughters of Charity, has Passed Away
by Javier F. Chento | Mar 18, 2020 | Daughters of Charity, News
You will show me the path to life, abounding joy in your presence.(Ps 16:11) On Wednesday, March 18, 2020, Sister Kathleen APPLER, 68 years of age and 47 years vocation, Superioress General of the Daughters of Charity of Saint Vincent de Paul, met her Lord after a...
We’re All In This Together!
by John Freund, CM | Mar 18, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
The graphic illustrates two common, but disastrous, attitudes.
SSVP Council General International’s Statement with regard to Coronavirus
by Javier F. Chento | Mar 16, 2020 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul worldwide is joining the efforts of national and international health authorities to fight and minimise the effects of this pandemic sparked by the new Coronavirus outbreak (Covid-19).
A Kind of Modern Apparition of Mary
by John Freund, CM | Mar 13, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
The Central Association of the Miraculous Medal unveiled a thoroughly revised website. It is a major step forward in using digital media to spread devotion to Mary.
Speaking of the Elephant in the Room…
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Mar 12, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
A reflection about the elephant in the room of our discussions of the Corona crisis….how the 500,000 homeless in our midst will be affected…