refugees
In Brazil, the Center for Refugee Assistance approaches the Schools
by Vincentian Family Office | September 26, 2022 | Daughters of Charity, News | 0 Comments
It is crucial to create opportunities for dialogue between Brazilian students and refugees, in order to break down prejudices and stimulate empathy.
A letter from Ukraine on situation of the members of the Congregation of the Mission
by Tomasz Zieliński | March 7, 2022 | Conflict in Ukraine, Congregation of the Mission | 2 Comments
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
What Did St. Vincent Do For Refugees and Street Homeless?
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | September 24, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 1 Comment
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.
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A letter from Ukraine on situation of the members of the Congregation of the Mission
by Tomasz Zieliński | Mar 7, 2022 | Conflict in Ukraine, 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.
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National Migration Week
by .famvin | Sep 5, 2021 | News
Creating a world where immigrants, refugees, migrants, and people on the move are treated with dignity, respect, welcome and belonging.
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What Did St. Vincent Do For Refugees and Street Homeless?
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Sep 24, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
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
by Javier F. Chento | Jul 29, 2018 | Congregation of the Mission, News
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
by Elizabeth Astridge | Jun 30, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
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
by Elizabeth Astridge | Jun 2, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
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]
by Tomasz Zieliński | Jan 20, 2018 | Formation, News, Pope, Reflections
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
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jan 7, 2018 | News, Reflections
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...
Welcoming the Stranger – 20 Vatican Policy Guidelines for Systemic Change
by John Freund, CM | Nov 15, 2017 | Formation, Systemic change
Welcoming the Stranger – 20 Vatican concerns for systemic change in our welcoming the stranger today!
Sisters of Charity Federation: Responding to the Needs of Migrants and Refugees
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Oct 20, 2017 | News, Sisters of Charity
Poverty, hunger and other forms of violence cause many migrants and refugees to flee their homelands and seek a better life elsewhere. Sadly, not all immigrants and refugees of today find a welcome on our shores. Many families suffer separation, worker exploitation...
United Nations Observes International Day of Peace
by Margaret O'Dwyer | Sep 21, 2017 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
The United Nations in New York is bustling with world leaders, their entourages, and security teams as the 72nd UN General Assembly is underway. Fittingly, as vital issues are hashed out in conference rooms and assembly halls today, the world observes International...
Looking at the United States from the Outside • A Call to Action
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Sep 8, 2017 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
The world watches the response of the United States to the worldwide crisis of refugees. What's going on on your country? Here's a piece from SSVP Canada. As one of my duties as chair of our national social justice committee, I take part in monthly conference calls...