It is crucial to create opportunities for dialogue between Brazilian students and refugees, in order to break down prejudices and stimulate empathy.
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A letter from Ukraine on situation of the members of the Congregation of the Mission
S letter of Father Jan Trzop, C.M, the former Provincial of the Vice-Province of St. Cyril and Methodius, who has been working in Ukraine for many years, in which he describes the current situation in all the Vincentian communities in Ukraine.
National Migration Week
Creating a world where immigrants, refugees, migrants, and people on the move are treated with dignity, respect, welcome and belonging.
What Did St. Vincent Do For Refugees and Street Homeless?
Continuing the presentation of Fr. Robert Maloney’s research into the amazing facts of St. Vincent’s many initiatives with regard to the homeless of his day.
Green Area for Refugees to Start a new Life in Rome
These refugees have found a land of opportunity right in the backyard of the Congregation of the Mission in Rome. Since March, they've been growing produce and flowers here as part of the Mediterranea Project, a Vincentian initiative seeking to also cultivate...
Pope’s Video Won an International Prize for Best Strategy
On Friday, June 15, a video with the collaboration of Pope Francis won an international prize for “best strategy in social action” at the International Festival of Social Publicity in Spain. Jesús Colina, from Aletia writes: The video was put together by the Migrants...
Social Innovation to Help Refugees
Catholic social innovation tends to repurpose existing resources and draw on existing relationships to address issues such as the refugee crisis,
Pope Francis: Homily at Mass on World Day of Migrants and Refugees [full text]
On Sunday, January 14, 2018 the Church observed 104th World Day of Migrants and Refugees. Pope Francis celebrated Eucharist in St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican for them. Some two-thousand Filipinos, 1.200 Ukrainians, 800 Romanians, 650 Hindus and other 45 nations were...
January: a USA season of protests #IamVincent
January brings a new year, and renewed attention to continuing social issues in the United States: Abortion, Women's rights, racism. DACA is still under siege. Why should Vincentians be present? A reflection by Colorado Vincentian Volunteer alumna and Vincentian Lay...
