The President General, José Ramón Díaz-Torremocha, deeply moved by the tragedy that occurred last Saturday 27 February 2010, sent a message of solidarity in the name of the Council General to the Vincentians of Chile, and promised prayers for all those affected.
The members of the Council General will be ready to provide the Superior Council of Chile with help in any way they can.
We have received the following news from our Territorial Vice President, Renato de Lima, on the situation in Chile.
The National President of SSVP Chile, Francisco Velasco, has had no reports of any injuries or deaths among Vincentians. Nor are there any reported deaths or injuries among those helped by Vincentian Conferences (families, or old people) so far. The Superior Council will produce a register showing the situation of our families, in order to see what happens. An old people’s home in the town of TALCA was damaged or partly destroyed, but none of the old people was injured, as they were all evacuated beforehand.
The Zone Coordinator, Régulo Valenzuela Matte, is well, as are Francisco Velasco and the other officers of the Chilean SSVP Superior Council.
Régulo Valenzuela Matte sent us this: "Dear Brother José Ramón: Many thanks for your concern at these difficult times. We are trying to assemble a report on the position of those helped by the Society, very difficult because of problems with communications. Thank you so much for your prayers, they give us strength and consolation. Once more, our thanks”.
Council General has opened an account for contributions for Chile. Members around the world can make donations to help our brothers and sisters in Chile.
You can also send your donations by cheque to
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Last Updated on Monday, 08 March 2010 09:27
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Haiti: No matter what happened, we always look forward
Written by Administrator
Thursday, 04 February 2010 10:00
We had to wait for 200,000 dead and a destroyed country for the eyes of the World to turn to Haiti. Haiti is the occidental half of Quisqueya, the island Christopher Columbus called La Española, a onetime rich French colony.
Update on the situation in Haiti
Written by Administrator
Wednesday, 03 February 2010 11:30
In view of the colossal damages that have occurred the Daughters of Charity (DC) and SSVP(CGI) are jointly collaborating to provide relief assistance to the victims of the disaster. This joint effort will involve the participation of the DC and SSVP and the latter includes the SSVP members in Haiti and Eduardo Almeida, CGI International Territorial Vice President, in the region.
Eduardo, who is based in Haiti, will act as the liaison person between the DC and SSVP.
Last Updated on Wednesday, 03 February 2010 11:50
Message from our International Territorial Vice-President for South America Equatorial North, Eduardo Marqués Almeida, who lives in Haiti (24th January, 2010)
Written by Administrator
Wednesday, 27 January 2010 10:20
It is impressive to see, what Vincentian vocation means. Only this can explain the forces and wisdom to serve, as I am seeing it in Haiti. Please, keep praying. Now, as always, the lights of the television cameras will leave Haiti and those will stay who really want to serve. You are the instrument of God, which, even physically far from the disaster, can give as strength.
All Eyes on Haiti
Written by Administrator
Tuesday, 26 January 2010 10:28
Interview With Cardinal Cordes of Cor Unum
VATICAN CITY, JAN. 16, 2010 (Zenit.org).- As disaster strikes Haiti, the eyes of the world are being directed toward the poorest country of the Western world, whose long suffering has long been forgotten, says Cardinal Josef Cordes.
Last Updated on Thursday, 04 March 2010 10:11
PRESIDENT GENERAL: CALL FOR DONATIONS FOR HAITI
Written by Administrator
Thursday, 14 January 2010 10:11
The General Council is absolutely scared by the tragedy that has hit Port-au-Prince, capital of Haiti, where as you surely know, we are starting a big project in collaboration with the Vincentian Family. Right now, the General Council is calling for a subscription from all Conferences throughout the world, to raise the necessary financial means to reconstruct buildings and to alleviate the best we can, most of the suffering of people.
Last Updated on Friday, 29 January 2010 09:53
INDIA: FLOOD IN ANDHRA PRADESH AND KARNATAKA NATIONAL CALAMITY
Written by Administrator
Wednesday, 16 December 2009 00:38
The late arrival of the south west monsoon brought in heavy rain in parts of India. The east Coast was the worst affected by floods in two states: Karnataka and Andra Pradesh claiming around 250 lives and rendering more than 2.5 million people homeless, taking shelter in over 1200 temporary relief camps organized by government and voluntary organizations.
Last Updated on Thursday, 04 March 2010 10:10
URGENT! Letter of appeal requesting for donations from SSVP globally for recent natural disasters in Asia & Oceania
Written by Administrator
Wednesday, 07 October 2009 17:57
In the past weeks, some countries in Asia & Oceania were devastated by natural disasters which have affected tens of thousands of people that were displaced and rendered homeless including many hundreds of deaths. The affected countries are:-
Taiwan – Typhoon Morakot Philippines, Vietnam and Cambodia -- Typhoon Ketsama Indonesia --- Tsunami and resultant earthquake Samoa and Tonga --- Tsunami
Last Updated on Wednesday, 28 October 2009 18:51
Appeal for donation to the italian earthquake
Written by Administrator
Wednesday, 29 April 2009 16:32
As you know, on 6 April 2009 a major earthquake struck Aquilla which is about 80 km North East of Rome, Italy. The death toll is 294, injured 1,500 with 65,000 people rendered homeless and 36,000 of them are still living in tents. 10,000 houses were completely destroyed and thousands more damaged and not safe to live in...
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The late arrival of the south west monsoon brought in heavy rain in parts of India. The east Coast was the worst affected by floods in two states: Karnataka and Andra Pradesh claiming around 250 lives and rendering more than 2.5 million people homeless, taking shelter in over 1200 temporary relief camps organized by government and voluntary organizations.
