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Learning to understand the needs of others

The Vinnies (Society of St. Vincent de Paul) in Australia provide a way to engage the next generation in learning to understand the needs of others. The Diocese of Broken Bay Australia carries this report on the work of the Mini-Vinnies The St Vincent de Paul Society...

Voice of the Poor – Managerial Overtime Exemption

Sheila Gilbert, National President of the St. Vincent de Paul Society,  speaks about Managerial Overtime Exemption and asks that Vincentians Take Action. Dear Fellow Vincentians, As we know all too well and far too sadly, the “working poor” who we frequently encounter...

Egyptian Vincent de Paul Society member proposed for canonization

On the 102nd anniversary of his birth, an Egyptian Vincent de Paul Society leader proposed for beatification and canonization. According to Asia News, Patriarch Gregorios III of Antioch and All the East, opened the cause for Boutros Cassab, often called ‘the apostle...

Generous Heart – Turn Everything to Love – Centering in Christ – According to God’s Will

Generous Heart - Turn Everything to Love - Centering in Christ - According to God's Will Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast – Tuesday August 11, 2015 Dear Vincentian Family: Pray for each other and for those around the globe suffering from natural disaster, fires,...
A Vincentian Response to Baltimore

A Vincentian Response to Baltimore

The “haves” must discover that all of the “have not’s” are not cheats and lazy. The “have not’s” must realize that the “haves” are not all greedy, uncaring people. The only way to do that in any lasting way is to treat the problem in a slightly larger way than our current model…bring hope to one zip code at a time.

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