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Mass for Sister Kathleen Appler
A Mass was celebrated for the first anniversary of the death of Sister Kathleen Appler on Thursday, March 18 at 7 am (Paris time) at the Chapel of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal.
A Family of Migrants seeks to live life to the full
The father of this family is an engineer and worked hard to give a comfortable standard of living for his wife and children but because of war in his country, he and his family witnessed the cruel death of their parents and other family members and watched helplessly as their house and business shop was […]
Caring for Body and Soul
The World Day of the Sick which was instituted by St. John Paul II is celebrated on February 11, feast of Our Lady of Lourdes. On this day, we pray for people who are sick, suffering and lonely, as well as for those who care for them. We offer a special prayer for those who […]
Ending violence against women.
UN Commission to focus upon women’s participation and decision-making in public life. The UN in New York is usually bustling in March with thousands of participants in the annual Commission on the State of Women (CSW). This year, the 65th Commission will be held virtually. The Commission runs March 15 to 26. The theme of […]
The Province that never sleeps
Towards the end of a long period of discussion and discernment between the Provinces of Australia and Great Britain, and when the decision was made to integrate these two Provinces, the Sisters were consulted about a name for the new Province. Sr Marie Raw, General Councillor, was present with us on the 11th of March […]
Addressing the Problem of Women’s “Homelessness”
A partnership between the Saint Vincent Teams (FFESV), the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul (SSVP) and the Congregation of the Mission (CM) resulted in the establishment of a Drop-in Center for around twenty women at 97 rue de Sèvres, Paris. Named Accueil Louise et Rosalie, it was able to boldly open on November 12, […]
“How fortunate you are, Sisters…”
The Daughters of Charity from Szumilino, Belarus, bring the Vincentian charism to the far reaches of this charming country in Eastern Europe. Sister Bernadeta shared with us the experience of the Sisters in their ministry to those who are poor. There are three Sisters in the community, one from Belarus and two from Poland. They […]
World Social Justice Day – February 20
El Día Mundial de la Justicia Social tendrá lugar el sábado 20 de febrero. Es muy oportuno celebrar este día, ya que el mundo ha sido testigo de enormes sufrimientos y desigualdades durante la pandemia de Covid-19 que requieren una respuesta. El secretario general de la ONU, Antonio Guterres durante su mensaje de Año Nuevo […]
Daughters of Charity Provincial Assembly, 31 July – 10 August 2020
The Provincial Assembly of the Daughters of Charity in Sardinia took place in Cagliari from 31 July to 10 August at the Mater Nostra Provincial House. It was presided and animated by Sr. Caterina Bua, Visitatrix and Fr. Italo Zedde, Provincial Director. The theme and logo are deeply meaningful and relavant both because they are […]
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