In Bratislava, Slovakia, ten Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul are offering a form of evangelization rooted in practical care for people experiencing homelessness, illness, isolation and uncertainty, according to a Vatican News report published October 26.
The report describes their ministry with children and young people, hospital patients, people facing addiction and those nearing the end of life. Rather than treating support as separate from their vocation, the sisters understand attentive presence as an expression of the Gospel.
Serving people on the margins
The sisters’ work includes engagement with Depaul Slovakia and St. Louise Shelter, which assists people experiencing homelessness, including those with significant medical needs. The ministry also involves home-based palliative accompaniment through the St. Catherine Labouré Mobile Hospice.
The experiences recounted by the sisters show how ongoing relationships, shared prayer and personal attention can accompany people through difficult circumstances. Individual stories in the original report are testimonies supplied by the community, not independently verified interviews conducted by WYDAYS.
A message for young Catholics
The account offers a concrete example of Christian service that extends beyond occasional events. Young people looking for ways to live their faith can see in this ministry the importance of listening, consistent commitment and solidarity with neighbours who may otherwise be overlooked.
The report is a feature about an ongoing ministry, not an announcement of a newly launched programme.
Source
Vatican News, “Slovakia: Evangelization today takes the form of presence,” 26 October 2026.
