We, Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, stand in solidarity with the Ukrainian people who are being oppressed by a war initiated by Russia and condemn the aggression as an injustice.
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The Vincentian Family Prays for Peace and Joins in the Consecration of Russia and Ukraine to the Heart of Mary
by Vincentian Family Office | March 24, 2022 | Conflict in Ukraine, Featured, Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice, Vincentian Family | 0 Comments
On Friday, March 25, during the celebration of Reconciliation that he will preside over at 5:00 p.m. in St. Peter’s Basilica, Pope Francis will consecrate Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
“Forgive us for War, O Lord”
by Vincentian Family Office | March 23, 2022 | Conflict in Ukraine, News | 0 Comments
The hostilities in Ukraine are not something new: in 2014 in the eastern part of the country, there were hostile activities between the pro-Russian forces and the Ukrainians. During that year and in the following years, thousands of lives were lost.
The Other Forgotten Wars
by Javier F. Chento | March 23, 2022 | Conflict in Ukraine, News | 0 Comments
The invasion of Ukraine has made us think of the fragility of international relations, and the danger posed by oligarchies and autocratic governments.
Renato Lima Condemns the Invasion of Ukraine at a Meeting on World Migrants Day
by .famvin | March 20, 2022 | Conflict in Ukraine, News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 1 Comment
On March 10, the Department of Migrants and Refugees held a working meeting to prepare for the World Day of Migrants and Refugees, which will be celebrated on September 25.
Truthful Information and the current war/conflict in Ukraine
by .famvin | Mar 26, 2022 | Conflict in Ukraine, News
When the war comes, the first victim is the truth … those words are attributed to the United States senator, Hiram Johnson (words that were spoke in 1917 during the First World War).
Images of Hope: Music for Peace
by .famvin | Mar 25, 2022 | Conflict in Ukraine, News
Musicians of the Kiev Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Herman Makarenko, performed the national anthems of Ukraine and Europe, as well as several popular Ukrainian musical works, in Kiev Independence Square.
The Association of the Miraculous Medal of Ukraine Pilgrimage in Zarvanytsia
by Vincentian Family Office | Jul 24, 2017 | Association of the Miraculous Medal, News
For several years, the Members of the Association of Kiev City had planned to attend the pilgrimage weekend dedicated to Our Lady of Zarvanytsia. Since this year is the 150th Anniversary of the coronation of the Icon, when Father Madickeoski crowned the Icon of our...
Eighth Pilgrimage To The Tomb Of Blessed Martha Wiecka
by Vincentian Family Office | Jun 19, 2017 | News
The Vincentian Family has organized a pilgrimage to the tomb of the Blessed Martha Weicka in Sniatyn for eight consecutive years. More than 1000 pilgrims came on May 27-28 to pray and ask for the grace from the patronage of the Blessed. The number of pilgrims...
My experience in the Eastern Europe Meeting in Ukraine 2017
by Klara Vučko•JMV Slovenia | Jun 1, 2017 | Reflections, Vincentian Marian Youth
When the last week of April was around the corner, my heart started beating faster and faster. The reason for that was the upcoming meeting in Ukraine, which I had looked forward to since summer. All of us Vincentians who went to Krakow and to other meetings of the...
Vincentian Family in Ukraine: Connecting the Global and the Local Levels
by | Oct 20, 2016 | News, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
The Vincentian Family in Ukraine Connecting the Global and the Local levels – Advocacy at the UN I was invited last week to visit the works of the Vincentian Family in Ukraine. This was a wonderfully busy week that brought me to experience firsthand the effective...
The Family in Collaborative Action
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jul 3, 2016 | Collaboration, Congregation of the Mission, News
This video of collaboration in the C.M. Province of Sts. Cyrille and Methodius (Ukraine, Belarus and Russia) was shown at the General Assembly of the Congregation of the Mission. https://youtu.be/AUSxdgifvd4
Picnic with the poor 2016
by Javier F. Chento | Jun 10, 2016 | News
Reading the Word of God, a sermon in the open air, dancing in the almost summer rain, drawing pictures in teams, talks and tasty food – all of this is called the "Picnic with the homeless." For the third year in a row the Marian Sisters of the Miraculous Medal, the...
Pilgrimage to the tomb of Blessed Marta Wiecka
by Javier F. Chento | Jun 5, 2016 | News
Marta Wiecka was a Sister from the Congregation of the Daughters of Charity, who sacrificed her life out of love for her neighbors. She is buried at a Sniatyn cemetery, not far from the chapel of St. John of Nepomuk, whom she venerated. The faithful used to come and...
Pilgrimage of the Relics of Bl. Marta Wiecka, DC
by Vincentian Family Office | May 30, 2016 | Daughters of Charity, News
Dear Vincentian Family, I would like to take this opportunity to make you aware of the progress of the Pilgrimage of the Relics of Blessed Marta Wiecka that is currently ongoing in Ukraine. The Ukrainian state is going through tough times now – it is a time of trials...
Parish Missions of the Vice-Province of SS. Cyril and Methodius
by John Freund, CM | May 27, 2016 | News
Parish Missions are one part of the charism of Congregation of the Mission. The Vice-Province of SS. Cyril and Methodius began to engage in Parish Missions in 2008. Fr. Paul Roche, CM founded the Mission Team. Initially, the Mission Team consisted of two persons,...