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There's a new member of the Vincentian Family! When the Company of the Daughters of Charity decided, in 2013, to...
Articles for education
How do you get an education if you are homeless?
How do you get an education if you are homeless? High school for homeless breaking the cycle of addiction and poverty
More people without college lose religion
Today, it’s the least-educated members of Generation X—people born roughly between 1965 and 1980—who are “most likely to leave religion,” said Philip Schwadel, an associate professor of sociology at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln
SVDP – Educate to Escape the Cycle of Poverty
The Ontario Regional Council reports that the Ozanam Education Fund has been established to help provide educational funding for those trapped in poverty enabling them to obtain a decent job "We operate in a knowledge based world were knowledge and key skill sets are...
Niagara University ranked among “Best in the Northeast”
Niagara University is again ranked as one of the best colleges in the Northeast, according to the nationally known education services company, The Princeton Review. It is one of 222 institutions The Princeton Review recommends in its “Best in the Northeast” section of...
DePaul history of translating theory into action
“A history of translating theory into meaningful action.” This is how DePaul University describes its path through history to the become the United States largest Catholic University.
The SVDP difference – “We go to the poor”
Welcome to the SVDP Rockville Center YouTube page! This is our new agency video highlighting the work of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul on Long Island. Please visit our website at www.svdprvc.org to learn more about our programs and services and how you can get...
Catholic NGO brings education where roads can’t reach
Romereports.com “Bringing education to where the asphalt ends” is the motto of 'Faith and Joy', an educational movement that since 1955 has provided training to adults who for one reason or another weren't able to complete their education. An incredible story. It was...
Louise’s Preparation for Formation of the Laity 1626-29
Louise's Preparation for Formation 1626-29 Continuation of "Louise de Marillac, Formator of the Laity" All the members of the Vincentian Family are aware of the excellent formation that Louise received at Poissy. This formation provided for the human, cultural,...
Challenges for Catholic educators – Lessons from Louise
Sister María Teresa Barbero Echavarría, DC concludes her study "Saint Louise de Marillac and Education" with the challenges of Vincentian Educators in the present and the future. Introduction Louise de Marillac, a courageous, bold and enterprising woman, has become...
Louise and education in a society divided by class
Sister María Teresa Barbero Echavarría, DC offers some insights into education in a society divided by class in the first part of her article "Saint Louise de Marillac and Education".She also treats of the characteristics of her ministry as an educator and the...
Vincentian Systemic Change through education in the Solomon Islands
Unfortunately, it cannot be taken for granted in the Solomons to attend school, and illiteracy is a major problem, especially among girls. This is why education has been chosen as the spine of the project St. Vincent and Louise Centre. It is our aim to enable those...