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Sant’Egidio is a global Christian movement of volunteer communities focused on service to the poor, peace-building, and prayer. Sant’Egidio serves those who are most in need – the homeless, at-risk children, elderly, and prisoners.

Ongoing Projects

End to Gun Violence: For more than ten years, Sant’Egidio has been remembering those who are killed due to gun violence in the United States. Every other month, in several cities around the country, we remember by name those who died.

House of Solidarity: After 30 years, Sant’Egidio is opening our House of Solidarity in New York City. The space will serve as headquarters for all our communities, but also as a place of welcome for our friends.

Foundation for Peace and Dialogue: is an addition to the Rome Initiative, an office of Sant’Egidio dedicated to facilitating and mediating peace.

RECENT NEWS

Easter 2025
Happy Easter to All! May we welcome the joy of the resurrection together and run to share it with others. … Read more: Easter 2025
The Cry for Peace
On March 26, 2025 we opened our House of Solidarity to our first Book Presentation. We had a full room… Read more: The Cry for Peace
House of Solidarity Inauguration
It is with great joy that we had our official inauguration of the House of Solidarity with Consul General of… Read more: House of Solidarity Inauguration
Summer Outing 2024
In the midst of the hot New York summer, members of Sant’Egidio in NYC, together with a group of our… Read more: Summer Outing 2024

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A Christian community made up of many generations – from the youngest to the oldest – dedicated to serving the poor and most marginalized.

On October 21, 2023 @marco.impagliazzo.3 visited t

On October 21, 2023 @marco.impagliazzo.3 visited the communities of Sant’Egidio in the United States and inaugurated the House of Solidarity.

The House of Solidarity is the first house Sant’Egidio has had here in the United States and hopes to be a place of welcome and possibility for the community and our city.

Kenneth Smith was sentenced to death for the murde

Kenneth Smith was sentenced to death for the murder of a pastor's wife in 1988. Since his trial his execution has been at the center of a debate and controversy around the Death Penalty. In 1988 the Judge overrode the jury's 11-1 vote in favor of Life Without Parole to sentence Mr. Smith to death. After many legal appeals and decades in prison, Mr. Smith's execution date was set to November 17, 2022.

On that day, Alabama officials did not place the two IVs necessary for lethal injection properly and hte execution was put on pause. The Supreme Court has now approved that Mr. Smith be executed by Nitrogen Hypoxia. Nitrogen Hypoxia was first approved in Oklahoma to address shortages in the drugs needed for lethal injections. Today it is only approved in three states and remains not researched and not litigated as an alternative form of execution.

Click the link in bio to read more or to sign the appeal to halt Mr. Smith's execution

Yesterday we celebrated our dear friend Louise’s

Yesterday we celebrated our dear friend Louise’s 100th birthday today at Hopkins Nursing Home!! It was a blessing to be together to celebrate her 🎊🥂🍾🎂💐

Join us this year for our School of Peace in the B

Join us this year for our School of Peace in the Bronx!

Starting September 9th, 2023 | Every Saturday from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM in the Cafeteria of PS 159.

School of Peace is a free Saturday Program that offers elementary school children a place to learn, play, and build a culture of solidarity and unity. Each week we dedicate special time to reading and advancing our academic skills, while also participating in group activities ranging from arts, to science, to community outreach. Everyone is welcome!

Please email santegidiousa@gmail.com or text/call (646) 596-6617 for more information on how to sign-up your child or someone you know.

As the summer winds down, we celebrated with our e

As the summer winds down, we celebrated with our elderly friends at Hopkins Rehabilitation Center.

A joyous afternoon of gathering, friendship, and music!

Join us at tomorrow from 2:00 – 4:00 PM for an inf

Join us at tomorrow from 2:00 - 4:00 PM for an information session on immigration process and seeking asylum for French speakers. All are welcome.

First Summer of Solidarity with the School of Peac

First Summer of Solidarity with the School of Peace in The Bronx

This year, we celebrated the summer together at the School of Peace. Each week we traveled around the city, exploring different neighborhoods, museums, and activities together. From parks, to beaches, and even weekend overnight - the kids of the School of Peace were able to immerse themselves in our city. Together, we shared many beautiful memories and started to dream of a better New York together.

At the School of Peace we like to spend our free time together, getting to know each other and our city. As we prepare ourselves for the school year to start again, we are excited to have had these months of friendship and solidarity.

Yesterday we concluded our Vigil for Peace. Many g

Yesterday we concluded our Vigil for Peace. Many gathered over 75 hours to remember the victims of the bombings in Hiroshima and Nagasaki and pray for peace in the world.

Members of @santegidiodc , Young Adults of @oursaviournyc, members of @thecatholicworker and many more led hours of prayer throughout the vigil. On Sunday we were honored to have His Excellency Archbishop Gabriele Caccia join us to celebrate mass. And throughout the vigil we were accompanied by prayers from around the world.

In a time of so much conflict around the world, we continue to work and pray for peace tirelessly.

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