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Happy Quinceañera, Silvana!

Everyone at the Hogarcito de Niños Especiales San Jose Benito Cottolengo was looking forward to Silvana’s fifteenth birthday… even the sisters! In hispanic cultures, the Quinceañera, or the celebration of a girl’s 15th birthday is a significant milestone, usually commemorated by a special celebration. The sisters wanted to make this day special for Silvana, one of the residents of the home of mercy. The Hogarcito de Niños Especiales San Jose… Read More »Happy Quinceañera, Silvana!

Mercy for the Parents of Missionaries

At the “Karol and Emilia Wojtyła” House, part of the City of Charity Project in Argentina, SSVM Missions honors and care for the parents of missionary priests and sisters, providing a space of comprehensive support and a family atmosphere for each of our residents. Under the protection and example of the Servants of God Karol and Emilia Wojtyła—the parents of the great Pope Saint John Paul II—this home offers the… Read More »Mercy for the Parents of Missionaries

Featuring: UNCOVE

UNCOVE is an Argentinian foundation, which partners with the City of Charity Project in  San Rafael, Mendoza, Argentina. UNCOVE stands for “Un Corazón que ve,” in English, “A Heart that Sees.” This Argentinian Foundation is driven by Catholic values ​​and selfless service. They seek to assist anyone in need—whether on a permanent or temporary basis—by fostering their education and holistic development. UNCOVE works to reduce and heal the root causes… Read More »Featuring: UNCOVE

From Ruins to Renewal: Contemplative Sisters Building Hope in Post-Soviet Lithuania

With the support of SSVM Missions, a new contemplative cloistered monastery is being built in the former Soviet-ruled Lithuania. Lithuania is located in northeastern Europe, bordered by Poland, Russia, Latvia, and Belarus. The country suffered Soviet and nazi occupation for 50 years, until the restoration of its independence in 1990. For decades, faith in Lithuania survived behind closed doors, whispered in secret, passed quietly from one generation to the next.… Read More »From Ruins to Renewal: Contemplative Sisters Building Hope in Post-Soviet Lithuania

Goodbye Nada!

Last week, Nada, a member of our City of Charity Project in Bethlehem passed away. Nada came to live with us in 2009. She was a prized member of our community for more than 15 years! In the #CityofCharity project, we care for many individuals with disabilities, like Nada. It is our great joy to accompany them and to help them live with greater dignity, always in an environment of… Read More »Goodbye Nada!

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