“At this dark hour, the Church is urgently called to intercede before the Prince of Peace and to demonstrate her closeness to those directly affected by the conflict.”
Ukraine
The Nun Rebuilding Homes and Hope in Ukraine
by Svitlana Dukhovych – Vatican City | January 4, 2023 | Conflict in Ukraine, News | 0 Comments
For many Ukrainians, their only thought now is how to survive the winter cold, which sometimes lasts until even April, with temperatures going as low as -25° C.
Spread a Little Christmas Joy in Ukraine
by Vincentian Family Office | December 20, 2022 | Conflict in Ukraine, News | 0 Comments
As we look forward to gathering with family and friends in the comfort, warmth, and safety of our own homes this Christmas, our thoughts naturally turn to those less fortunate.
Many Ukrainians are Tired and Traumatised, but All are Bravely Getting on with their Lives
by Laura Donkin | November 27, 2022 | Conflict in Ukraine, News | 0 Comments
Just 48 hours before the horrendous missile attacks which rocked Ukraine on October 10th, I lit a candle and prayed for the people of Ukraine in Kyiv’s iconic gold domed church of St Michael.
Ukraine: We are battling war. Soon we will battle frostbite and hypothermia
by Vitaliy Novak, CM | November 5, 2022 | Conflict in Ukraine, News | 1 Comment
Russia’s war on Ukraine has brought so much pain and suffering. It has resulted in a humanitarian crisis which will only get worse as winter approaches.
Images from Ukraine
by Max Rodríguez | Mar 24, 2022 | Conflict in Ukraine, Formation, Reflections
The images that are presented to us through the press and social networks from Ukraine are heartbreaking.
The Vincentian Family Prays for Peace and Joins in the Consecration of Russia and Ukraine to the Heart of Mary
by Vincentian Family Office | Mar 24, 2022 | Conflict in Ukraine, Featured, Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice, Vincentian Family
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.
International Student Youth Movement in Ukraine makes Plans #IamVincent
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | May 26, 2016 | News, Vincentian Family
A Youth Movement is a decidedly Vincentian thing. Ever since the Blessed Mother told St. Catherine Labouré to get moving, we've been at it. Catherine wrote to Fr. Aladel: The Most Holy Virgin wants you to found an association of “Children of Mary.” You will be its...
Sharing Experience Is Collaboration Too
by Javier F. Chento | Apr 29, 2016 | Collaboration, News
A meeting with extramural (correspondent) students (studying family consulting and catechetics as major) from the Institute of St. Thomas Aquinas and took place in the “God’s Gift” House in Kiev. Volunteers from Vincentian Family, Sisters of Mary of Miraculous Medal,...
Vincentian Family At Youth Day In Zhytomyr
by Javier F. Chento | Apr 26, 2016 | Announcements, News
On March 19, Vincentian Fathers, seminarians, Sisters of Mary of Miraculous Medal and volunteers participated in Youth Day in Zhytomyr. They made presentations on activities of communities and charitable groups of the Vincentian Family. They shared with youth how...
Prayer Meeting With People: Vincentian Family Serves In Kiev
by Javier F. Chento | Apr 22, 2016 | Evangelization, News
"A poor soul cried, and the Lord has heard her” These words from the Bible bring hope. Every person is a poor soul before God. And if poor souls unite in a prayer, the Lord visits them, comes to them and is present among them. The Word of God inspires us, wakens hope...
Warming Room For Homeless At Kyiv Railway Station
by Javier F. Chento | Apr 19, 2016 | News, Poverty: Analysis and Responses
On November 24, 2015, a warm-up center was opened by DePaul Ukraine foundation with the support of administration of the city of Kiev railway station. Talks were going on for about a month. Thanks to God, we were able to open this Room, and now we can help people...
Diversity Of Services To The Needy
by Javier F. Chento | Apr 15, 2016 | News, Vincentian Family
On Saturday, February 27, Vincentian Family volunteers from Kiev came to rehabilitation center for women "Community in Dialog” in Odessa. The of the visit was to teach women undergoing rehabilitation how to paint authentic Ukrainian Easter eggs. It is also an...
Historic meeting of 22 Vincentian Bishops
by John Freund, CM | Jun 24, 2015 | News
For the first time ever all of the Vincentian Bishops were invited to meet in Rome. From June 23-25 twenty-two of the thirty-two bishops are participating in this gathering. They come from Lebanon, Italy, Poland, Colombia, Brazil, Mozambique, India, Madagascar,...
Ukraine Vincentian Family offers homeless a picnic
by John Freund, CM | May 31, 2015 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
The Vincentian Family host a group of homeless people for a picnic to celebrate Pentecost in the Ukraine.
“God’s Gift” Kyiv, Ukraine 10 years
by John Freund, CM | May 27, 2015 | News
The Vincentian Fathers of the Vice-Province of SS. Cyril and Methodius celebrated the 10th anniversary of the blessing of “God’s Gift” house, Kyiv, Ukraine on 5th of May 2015 in Kyiv.