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Every human heart desires happiness! ther is not a single person who does not desire to be happy. often we do not know how to articulate this desire, and we search ceaselessly for what will satisfy us. One of our great goals at SSVM Missions is to help people discover what will make them...

The human person needs to live in society. Society is not something optional or extra for man. relationship with others is part of being human! This is what we were made for! At SSVM Missions, we work to make society more human, a place where every person can reach their full potential and thrive!...

What does it mean to respect the human person? it means that we look upon your neighbor as another self. To truly respect another, we consider their life and how they can live with dignity. This is not just a question of new laws or better implementation of existing laws. No law will effectively...

Fortitude is the virtue that makes us firm in difficulties and constant in seeking the good. It strengthens us to overcome obstacles in life. In the Feet on the Ground Project, we need to be full of fortitude because we are often sent to very difficult missions, where no one else can go, or...

Many sisters around the world form part of the Foundations Project. They invest their time and talents to prepare well for the missions that await them. You too can invest in the Foundations project. Learn how by visiting ssvmmissions.org/donate!...

Ever wonder why the sisters wear so many colors? Traditionally, missionaries in Ukraine wear black, so when we opened our first mission in Ukraine 25 years ago, we began to wear black as well. In the #FeetontheGround project, we have several missions in war zones. Want to support this project? Visit...

This month, we celebrated graduation at our Stella Matutina primary school in Tanzania. These students are the 4th class to graduate from our school. It is very difficult to receive a good education in Tanzania, especially for those who live in remote villages. We seek to provide a safe and familial...

At our Home of Mercy in Albania, we care for children whose families are unwilling or unable to care for them. We work day and night so that these children can reach their full potential in a safe and joyful environment. The SSVM Missions community becomes Family for many children who do not have...

Thank you to all of those who collected food to support the Feet on the Ground Project in Philadelphia! This Feet on the Ground mission is located in one of the poorest and most dangerous parts of Philadelphia. At SSVM Missions, we want to go where no one else will go!...