Since 2008, the Sisters of Charity Federation Maritime Project has been advocating for women and children with a focus on safe, affordable housing and adequate social assistance. The committee also advocates for working persons living in poverty. It is an initiative of the Federation’s four Canadian-based member congregations: Sisters of Charity of Halifax; Sisters of  Read more »

One hundred twelve members of the Vincentian Family gathered outside St. Louis for four days devoted to training members with the tools necessary to collaboratively develop projects that foster a systemic change approach in our service with people who live in poverty. The International Commission for Fostering Systemic Change had already conducted four such continental  Read more »

In order to celebrate the 350th Anniversary of the deaths of St. Vincent De Paul and St Louise De Marillac in a manner fitting their devotion to those living in dire poverty, the worldwide Vincentian Family is sponsored a project called Zafèn. Zafèn means “It’s our business.” The website: www.zafen.org, offers opportunities for individuals and groups  Read more »