Vicentian community activities in Portugal

In Viseu, Padre Mário Ribeiro of the Congregation of the Mission (Vincentians) has been installed as the new parochial vicar of the Campo de Madalena Parish. The installation ceremony was led by the Bishop of Viseu, António Luciano, who emphasized the importance of pastoral care for the vulnerable and introduced the diocese's upcoming biennial pastoral program, ‘Escuta e Caminha’ (Listen and Walk).

In Tavira, the book ‘São Vicente de Paulo: do passado um presente’ was presented during the General Assembly of the Vincentian Conferences of the Algarve. Authored by Father José Alves, the work explores the social legacy of Saint Vincent de Paul, aiming to present him as a model for contemporary social intervention rather than just a historical figure of kindness. The presentation included members of the national leadership of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul.