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Sisters of Charity Nazareth – architectural treasures
The YouTube video "The Windows and Doors of Nazareth" highlights beautiful architectural features of structures located on the grounds of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth (SCN) in Nazareth, KY. The community was established in 1812 and moved to the present location,...
Official – Famine in Somolia
The LA TImes reporting from Johannesburg, South Africa— Famine is a very technical term — unless you're one of those walking for weeks in a last-ditch hope to save your family. For months, people have been trudging out of the desert, leaving their dead children behind...
Bringing 562 women together to serve
Four goes into one... Four US Provinces to Form the Province of St. Louise—562 Sisters Now One Community in Service to the Poor This is more than a unification story. This is more than a story about women who—for centuries—have cared for the poorest of the poor. ...
Irish priests will refuse to break seal of confession
Catholic priests in Ireland are prepared to “strongly” resist a proposed law that would require them to disclose information learned in confession. The legislation, proposed by Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny, would put priests in jail for up to five years if they...
Vincentian students spread message of microfinance to Viet Nam
Alina Rizvi and Marco Sementilli, this year’s St. John's University GLOBE student fellows, accompanied Dr. Linda Sama to Vietnam for the program’s inaugural international visit with potential microloan borrowers and local Daughters of Charity, who serve as GLOBE...
Vatican website goes mobile
The Vatican has launched a mobile version of its main web page. By visiting mobile.vatican.va, all the Holy See's online services is now available on your hand-held mobile device. From there you can read the pope's speeches, view photos, and watch videos in 6...
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Wrap up of VIncentian Family Australia “Act Justly Day”
"Many thanks to you for taking part in the Act Justly Social Justice Day on Sunday 3rd July. The team hopes that you enjoyed the day and it proved to be beneficial to your interests and the work that you do." When you visit the link above you will find...
Need help funding a Vincentian oriented book?
I just came across in "The Economist" a novel way to get funding for books and research projects. Crowd Funding In essence... " The (publishing) business needs fresh ideas. Enter Unbound, a British effort to “crowd-fund” books. Visitors to its website can pledge money...
Pope to meet Volunteers in November to promote Volunteering
(Romereports.com) This year marks the European Year of Volunteering. And in commemoration, the Pope will also be taking part. On November 10th he will be meeting with a group of Catholic volunteers from around the world. It's being organized by the Pontifical Council...
