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Vinformation for teachers, leaders
VinFormation has released a 90 second video clip, intended for those interested in resources concerning the Vincentian Charism, directs attention to the Vinformation Site which has a variety of items of information and tools for anyone wishing to spread and tap into...
Sleepout for Covenant House
Covenant House - Business Leaders Sleeping Outside, So Homeless Youth Don't Have To. On November 15, 2012, business leaders across North America will spend one night on the street in solidarity with homeless kids, to raise awareness for their plight and to raise a...
SVDP USA on multiculturalism
Why Being Multicultural and Diverse is Important Founded by immigrants, America has been called a “debtor” nation because we owe so much of our language and culture to other nationalities. At times, the many and diverse personalities that have found their way to our...
“A Vincentian Focus on Health Care in the USA”
Sr. Carol Keehan, DC presented "A Vincentian Focus on Health Care in the USA" at the Annual Assembly of the Ladies of Charity. Among the major points... A review of Vincent's concern for the poor and how made their plight visible to those in power even at the cost of...
CM President in education line of fire
"As president of the largest association of Catholic schools in the country (Philippines), Fr. Gregorio Bañaga, C.M., who is also President of Adamson University, often finds himself in the line of fire — even when he is not personally involved in it. It’s because...
Map of the Day: Who is Hungry, Where
Map of the Day: Who is Hungry, Where? According to the World Food Program, from Africa and Asia to Latin America and the Near East, there are 925 million people in the world who do not get enough food to lead a normal, active life. This map from the World Food Program...
SVDP International – Family collaboration
A key piece of the Society’s worldwide strategic plan, initiated by President General, Michael Thio following his election in 2010, focused on developing collaboration between the SSVP and other members of the Vincentian family. "SVDP on collaboration" (PDF) provides...
Obama and Romney on Hunger and Poverty
Bread for the World asks "What Do Obama and Romney Have to Say About Hunger and Poverty?" This summer, the Christian leaders comprising the Circle of Protection invited President Barack Obama and Governor Mitt Romney to submit short video statements on how they...
Superior General calls for a Vincentian “Triple A”
Identifying two crucial issues for women today Fr. Gregory Gay, CM, Superior General of the Congregation of the Mission and the Daughters of Charity, suggests Giving in a three-fold way he calls the “Vincentian Family Triple A”: Accompaniment, Action, and Advocacy. ...
R.I.P. Sister Mary Rose McGeady, DC 1928-2012
Sr. Mary Rose McGeady died at 4:30 AM..Covenent House has posted a tribute to her. "Sister Mary Rose McGeady, 84, a Roman Catholic nun who devoted her life to helping homeless and trafficked children and who for 13 years served as President of Covenant House, the...
