A Desire to Help and Transform the Lives of the Poorest
In 2002, after being made redundant from St John of God Hospital in Scorton, North Yorkshire, I found myself on a life-changing journey to Kumi Hospital in eastern Uganda.
“Letter of St. Louise de Marillac” to the Vincentian Family, on the Occasion of the Second Convocation in Rome, November 14-17 #famvin2024
Can you imagine what St. Louise de Marillac would say to us if she wrote a letter to her spiritual descendants today? This article is just a literary exercise, but perhaps it could be something like this.
Navjyoti Centre, Surkhet: Uplifting Communities
Navjyoti Centre in Surkhet, Nepal, is a unit of Nepal Nazareth Society under Sisters of Charity of Nazareth.
SSVP Australia Celebrates 170 Years of History
To commemorate 170 years of service to those most in need, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in Australia organized two significant events.
The Heart of a Vincentian 08 #famvin2024
“The Heart of a Vincentian – Coming Soon November 2024” by Sr. Mary McCormick, Sister of Charity of New York.
The Rosalie Projects: Window on lessons
In the 15 villages surrounding Diouroup in Senegal, women’s illiteracy is an aggravating factor in their marginalization and poverty.
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- We are almost there! Fourth Letter of Invitation to the Second Vincentian Convocation 2024 #famvin2024The 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.
