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Vinflix: A new communication tool in the Vincentian Family
vinflix.net is born today as a new website of the Vincentian Family that is intended to facilitate sharing videos (both short and feature-length) that creatively explore the Vincentian call to globalize charity. In continuity with what was experienced during the...

Fr. Tomaž Mavrič Easter Message
Easter Greetings 2021 of Father Tomaž Mavrič, C.M., the President of the Vincentian Family Executive Committee.

Let us sit together at the common table
What if we imagine the encyclical Laudato Sí as a window that enables us to look out at the world or all of creation?

Vincentian Care: Serving With Love, in a Spirit of Justice
“…your principal concern, which God asks especially of you, is to be very attentive in serving the poor, who are our lords. Oh yes, Sisters! They are our masters. That is why you must treat them gently and kindly…” – St. Vincent de Paul
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The Value of Everyone
In today’s world where countless organisms have been destroyed or are under threat, the cross of Christ reveals God’s redemptive co-suffering with creation in all its complexity, struggle and pain.
The “St Vincent de Paul Village” Opens its Doors in Peru
55 people from eight families are now living in the first houses of the “Mitso Esperanza – Villa San Vicente de Paúl”, the St Vincent de Paul Village in Puerto Eten, Peru.
Nazareth 5K: Run with a Mission – At Nazareth or Virtually
June 5-13, 2021 – Run with a Mission Join the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth on your own time for our virtual 5K run/walk on the Motherhouse grounds designated course or where ever you are. Nazareth 5K – Run with a Mission is an event to support the ministries of the...
The Pope Video • Fundamental Rights
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: Fundamental Rights.
How to Do Apostolic Reflection
A simple PowerPoint to guide your group step by step in the process of apostolic reflection.
Video Recording of Vincentian Family/U.N. #Youth2030 Event
In case you missed it: a recording of the event hosted by the Vincentian Family at the UN: “HOMES FIRST: STRATEGIES TO PROMOTE YOUTH EMPOWERMENT POST COVID-19”.
Reacting to Different Ways of Thinking
Looking at Jesus through the eyes of a Jewish person or a Gentile.
A Canadian View: Diversity & Inclusion
The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul, Canada’s social justice committee has been tasked with developing material and recommendations related to the issue of systemic racism.
Know Someone Facing Eviction?
Make sure you are educated in your rights and stay vigilant. Many landlords do not expect their tenants to understand eviction proceedings and try to take advantage of them.
Sustainable Development Goals, 5 and 6
SDG5: GENDER EQUALITY In one of their songs, the Eagles rock group sings “things in this life change very slowly if they ever change at all.” The lament of many a social activist! To be fair, one exception would be gay marriage rights, which seem to have come more...
In his shoes (“Nei suoi panni”)
“In his shoes” (“Nei suoi panni” in Italian) was born as an educational project dedicated to second year students of Italian high schools.
Living “As If”(Acts 4: Jn 20)
Where are the assurances that these claims about Jesus rising to new life have any substance?

Vinflix: A new communication tool in the Vincentian Family
vinflix.net is born today as a new website of the Vincentian Family that is intended to facilitate sharing videos (both short and feature-length) that creatively explore the Vincentian call to globalize charity. In continuity with what was experienced during the...

Fr. Tomaž Mavrič Easter Message
Easter Greetings 2021 of Father Tomaž Mavrič, C.M., the President of the Vincentian Family Executive Committee.

Let us sit together at the common table
What if we imagine the encyclical Laudato Sí as a window that enables us to look out at the world or all of creation?

Vincentian Care: Serving With Love, in a Spirit of Justice
“…your principal concern, which God asks especially of you, is to be very attentive in serving the poor, who are our lords. Oh yes, Sisters! They are our masters. That is why you must treat them gently and kindly…” – St. Vincent de Paul
The Value of Everyone
In today’s world where countless organisms have been destroyed or are under threat, the cross of Christ reveals God’s redemptive co-suffering with creation in all its complexity, struggle and pain.
The “St Vincent de Paul Village” Opens its Doors in Peru
55 people from eight families are now living in the first houses of the “Mitso Esperanza – Villa San Vicente de Paúl”, the St Vincent de Paul Village in Puerto Eten, Peru.
Nazareth 5K: Run with a Mission – At Nazareth or Virtually
June 5-13, 2021 – Run with a Mission Join the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth on your own time for our virtual 5K run/walk on the Motherhouse grounds designated course or where ever you are. Nazareth 5K – Run with a Mission is an event to support the ministries of the...
The Pope Video • Fundamental Rights
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: Fundamental Rights.
How to Do Apostolic Reflection
A simple PowerPoint to guide your group step by step in the process of apostolic reflection.
Video Recording of Vincentian Family/U.N. #Youth2030 Event
In case you missed it: a recording of the event hosted by the Vincentian Family at the UN: “HOMES FIRST: STRATEGIES TO PROMOTE YOUTH EMPOWERMENT POST COVID-19”.
Reacting to Different Ways of Thinking
Looking at Jesus through the eyes of a Jewish person or a Gentile.
A Canadian View: Diversity & Inclusion
The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul, Canada’s social justice committee has been tasked with developing material and recommendations related to the issue of systemic racism.
Know Someone Facing Eviction?
Make sure you are educated in your rights and stay vigilant. Many landlords do not expect their tenants to understand eviction proceedings and try to take advantage of them.
Sustainable Development Goals, 5 and 6
SDG5: GENDER EQUALITY In one of their songs, the Eagles rock group sings “things in this life change very slowly if they ever change at all.” The lament of many a social activist! To be fair, one exception would be gay marriage rights, which seem to have come more...
In his shoes (“Nei suoi panni”)
“In his shoes” (“Nei suoi panni” in Italian) was born as an educational project dedicated to second year students of Italian high schools.
Living “As If”(Acts 4: Jn 20)
Where are the assurances that these claims about Jesus rising to new life have any substance?
Keep .famvin afloat!
Help us continue to bring you news and resources on the web
Your donation is tax deductible under applicable rules and regulations. (We are a 501(c)(3) organization.)
*To donate by regular mail or to ask about other options, contact us by clicking here.
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