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“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 […]
Working to keep homelessness at the forefront of the UN agenda
The Daughters of Charity at the United Nations have worked diligently over the past few years to highlight issues related to homelessness. Because COVID-19 is launching millions into poverty, and so many struggle to pay rent, homelessness remains an important topic in the new year. Perhaps the biggest opportunity at the United Nations to advocate […]
Saint Nicholas, please, be my protector and guide to heaven!
Let’s start with a short story about Saint Nicholas, the Bishop of Myra… Saint Nicholas of Myra is not a fictional character. He really lived and is one of the most powerful saints in the Church to this day. According to tradition, he was of Greek origin. He was born around the year 260 -270, […]
Diouroup, Senegal: story of a new mission
Around the time of the 387th anniversary of the foundation of the Company of the Daughters of Charity the Community of five Sisters of four nationalities of Nouakchott, Mauritania made come true the wish of many others who wanted to go further towards and encounter Christ in those who are poor. Divine Providence directed the path […]
O Mary, conceived without sin…
Musical Piece composed on the occasion of the 190th anniversary of the apparitions of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal to Saint Catherine Labouré. O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to You, pray for us who have recourse to You. O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have […]
Pilgrimage with Mary: 190th Anniversary of the Apparitions of the Virgin Mary to Saint Catherine Labouré
On the occasion of the 190th anniversary of the apparitions of the Blessed Virgin to Saint Catherine Labouré, the Holy Father blessed the sacred image of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal last November 11 in the Vatican, in the presence of the Superior General of the Congregation of the Mission, Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, CM and […]
Sr. Giustina Boggione: Knight of Merit of the Italian Republic
The President of the Italian Republic, Sergio Mattarella, conferred the honor of Knight of the Order “Merit of the Italian Republic” to Sr. Giustina (Marcella) Boggione. Born in Turin, Northern Italy on 17April 1940, Sr. Giustina has been a Daughter of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul for 61 years and served adolescents and other […]
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