FAMVIN: The International Vincentian Family

Various members of the Vincentian Family have joined with over 100 other groups in an open letter to United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon in response to the launch of his “Keeping the promise report”.

The English version of the December Bulletin of the Vincentian Marian Youth (JMV) is now available in text only form below and one can also view the original. In addition to reports of activities from around the world there is also a reflection on leadership from a Vincentian perspective.

Fr. Aidan Rooney CM shares reflections on the impact of a Lebanese Vincentian who spent 11 years in the international mission El Alto, Bolivia.

When historians mention the 1853-1856 Crimean War, they talk about the heroism of soldiers but often forget the story of the Filles de la Charité nuns, who are followers of St. Vincent de Paul.

Saint Isabel School received a) 2009 Award for Excellence in Education – to the Saint Isabel School, b) An Honorary Doctorate – to Sister Ruth da Silva and c) Masters in Educational Technology – to Sister Ruth da Silva. The 145 year old St Isabel School in Petropolis city has been acclaimed internationally; and the [...]

V.A.L.L. Vincent and Louise Live – in the Vincentian Family Today! They taught us to dream. They taught us to act. They taught us to hope and trust. Sr. Betty Ann McNeil’s groundbreaking study shows us how the message of their lives has resonated during theses 350 years. As we begin this Jubliee of their [...]