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Collaborating on Mobile
SSVP in Brazil launches a Vincentian mobile app This is the age of apps! At .famvin we've been encouraging you to...
How to enlarge the circle of solidarity and draw attention to human needs
Is a publicity campaign the way Vincent would do things?
Vincent, traffic lights, the Presence of God
Mike Syslo of the SVDP USA writes, “I have been reading “Little Steps to Great Holiness” by Charles Hugo Doyle. In the chapter on The Presence of God, the author refers to St. Vincent de Paul and how he focused on the presence of God throughout his life. I have included below that segment of Doyle’s book for your reflection.
“Weeping over the state of labor”
“Weeping over the state of labor.” As the United States and Canada celebrate Labor Day here is something to think about from an article “A church that embraces the cross must embrace politics”
St. Vincent de Paul Image Archive – 15,000 images
Fr. John Rybolt, CM offer an overview and a reminder of the more than 15,000 graphic resources available at the DePaul Image Archive.
A Vincentian view of rioting and protests
The death of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri and subsequent rioting is creating national headlines. Of course the phenomenon of rioting is occurring all over the world. And it is not a new phenomenon. What might be a Vincentian view of rioting and protests?
Iraq – Letter to the Vincentian Family
Father Gregory writes to the Vincentian Family in this just released this letter of appeal for funds and prayer on behalf of the People of Iraq. Dear Members of the Vincentian Family, Since the last circular letter, which I addressed to all branches of our Family a...
Vincent dePaul’s radical vision for women in ministry
Vincent dePaul’s radical vision for women in ministry. I could not help thinking of this on the feast of St. Francis de Chantal.
Ukraine Crisis – Depaul international continues its mission
Depaul teams are continuing to work as normal during the turbulent and difficult times in Ukraine. However after months of unrest, we are beginning to see more people attending our services.
“Crowdfunding” for the Mission?
Fundraising for the mission is a constant preoccupation of missionaries and Vincentian Family leaders. The Congregation of the Mission has its own initiatives, including the Vincentian Solidarity Office, as do many of the Vincentian Family branches. Missions like the...
Growing in Charity – An intergenerational exchange
“Growing in Charity at St. Vincent’s Primary School” is a delightful intergenerational exchange between children ages 9-10 and some Daughters of Charity who continue the work of St. Vincent today.
