by Beth | Sep 16, 2024 | Daughters of Charity, News
In the 15 villages surrounding Diouroup in Senegal, women’s illiteracy is an aggravating factor in their marginalization and poverty. “If they know how to read and write, they have a good chance of finding sources of income and thus leading a more dignified life...
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by Beth | Sep 16, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
“[SOLIDARITY] IT IS A FIRM AND PERSEVERING DETERMINATION TO COMMIT ONESELF TO THE COMMON GOOD; THAT IS TO SAY TO THE GOOD OF ALL AND OF EACH INDIVIDUAL, BECAUSE WE ARE ALL REALLY RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL.” – POPE SAINT JOHN PAUL II The French origins of Blessed...
by Beth | Sep 15, 2024 | Formation
Fr. Rooney continues a series called “Vincentian Theological Terms.” This week: God’s permissive will and...
by Beth | Sep 15, 2024 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
At The Society of St. Vincent de Paul Los Angeles, we often receive heartfelt testimonials from our members, known as Vincentians, who are deeply committed to serving those in need. Today, we’re honored to share a moving account from Lynn McCormick, a fellow...
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by Beth | Sep 14, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Our century has forgotten to such an extent the Christian language of our parents that it is difficult to speak without involuntarily flattering the passions of bad citizens, and without hurting the timidity of honest people. When we are moved by the advances of...
Westminster Abbey began as a Benedictine monastery in 960 AD. The Abbey is rich in history and could tell many stories.
On this Feast Day we encourage you to start or continue reading St. Vincent's correspondence often, to be spiritually fed and supported by his guidance.
The “Educa Já” Project, an ongoing initiative by SSVP Brazil in São Paulo/SP, reaffirms the importance of education in human development and social inclusion.
St. Vincent de Paul and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton weren’t holy card or fairy-tale figures, but flesh and blood human beings who struggled with earthly dreams.
The Second Convocation of the Vincentian Family, November 14-17, will be a space to listen to the diverse voices within the Family, including ordained, married and single lay people, and all those committed to the Vincentian charism.