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Talking With and About the Homeless – A New Year’s Resolution
I wonder how many people will make a New Year’s resolution to talk with and about the homeless.
Eight Sisters Make Vows in Mokama, India
The convent chapel in Mokama looked colourful with the summer flowers from Mokama and from the Darjeeling Hills on the special occasion of the First Vows of Monica Tudu, Nitya Toppo, Prema Tudu, Ranjita Baa and Snehlata Murmu and the Final Vows of SCNs Anita Murmu...
This Week on the Vincentian Family Calendar
July 18 and July 19 are two dates to remember, in the history of the Vincentian Family.
Yes, You Can Be a Difference Maker
You don’t have to have a glamorous job. Anyone can be a difference maker.
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Vincentians of Wherever: Stephanie “Cole” Adams
A true Vincentian, she’ll hire people with insight into the immigrant and refugee experience, and have been directly impacted by Buffalo’s systemic poverty.
Vincentian Family of Canada and the U.S. Social Justice Representatives
The social justice representatives of the Vincentian Family of Canada and the United States is a collaborative effort by 10 member organizations. Our meetings include discussions on various social justice issues common to both Canada and the United States as well as...
A Woman President of the UN General Assembly
Maria Fernanda Espinosa Garces, a poet and politician from Ecuador is the 73rd President of UN General Assembly. She is the fourth women to hold this position in the history of the UN. She dedicated her election to all the women in the world who participated in...
Up on Your Feet!
Up on Your Feet! (Ez 2:2 Mark 6:1-6) If you were to paint a picture of the prophet Ezekiel as he first appears in the Bible, you might have him sitting back in a recliner, at peace with himself and confident that the way he saw his world was the way the world truly...
Why Did Pope Francis Make 10 Startling Statements?
Pope Francis has a knack for making startling statements that catch people’s attention.
Three-part Ozanam Series
You may never have seen these, but they could be the basis for a three-part Ozanam series for formation! Get the group together!
Responsible to a Higher Authority
Jesus is the shepherd that God has raised up in these last days. He responds to the needs of those who are like sheep without a shepherd. Are we that responsible? The rulers of the people are not responsible. So, they are condemned by the one who has appointed them...
Vincentian Family at the UN in NY
Vincentian Family collaborating at the UN has formed the Working Group to End Homelessness (WEGH). We are attending the High Level Political Forum on forming Sustainable and Resilient Communities. Pictured below is Leilani Fahar, Special Rapporteur on adequate...
Young People are the Future … and the Present! • A Weekly Reflection with Ozanam
If it is helpful for young people to meet friends and brothers, it is essential for the Society to recruit its members among the Youth. Fourteen years ago, the Society was born: it must not get old as its founders grow old and charity becomes a routine practice. Youth...
The Vincentian Family in Europe, Report 3: Belgium and the Netherlands
By: Joseph V. Agostino, CM During the months of April and May 2018, I crisscrossed Europe to meet with members of the Vincentian Family, and most especially with the Superiors General of the various congregations which comprise the Branches of the Vincentian Family....
Remembering To Listen
“…with the good Lord, you have to both speak and listen.” – St. Catherine Labouré
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Collaboration and Solidarity [Video]
By Fr. Manuel Ginete, CM On July 9, 2011 the people in the southern part of Sudan had reason to celebrate - the world’s newest country was born, South Sudan. After years of war with the north, South Sudan finally gained its independence. For the next two years the...
Talking With and About the Homeless – A New Year’s Resolution
I wonder how many people will make a New Year’s resolution to talk with and about the homeless.
Eight Sisters Make Vows in Mokama, India
The convent chapel in Mokama looked colourful with the summer flowers from Mokama and from the Darjeeling Hills on the special occasion of the First Vows of Monica Tudu, Nitya Toppo, Prema Tudu, Ranjita Baa and Snehlata Murmu and the Final Vows of SCNs Anita Murmu...
This Week on the Vincentian Family Calendar
July 18 and July 19 are two dates to remember, in the history of the Vincentian Family.
Yes, You Can Be a Difference Maker
You don’t have to have a glamorous job. Anyone can be a difference maker.
Vincentians of Wherever: Stephanie “Cole” Adams
A true Vincentian, she’ll hire people with insight into the immigrant and refugee experience, and have been directly impacted by Buffalo’s systemic poverty.
Vincentian Family of Canada and the U.S. Social Justice Representatives
The social justice representatives of the Vincentian Family of Canada and the United States is a collaborative effort by 10 member organizations. Our meetings include discussions on various social justice issues common to both Canada and the United States as well as...
A Woman President of the UN General Assembly
Maria Fernanda Espinosa Garces, a poet and politician from Ecuador is the 73rd President of UN General Assembly. She is the fourth women to hold this position in the history of the UN. She dedicated her election to all the women in the world who participated in...
Up on Your Feet!
Up on Your Feet! (Ez 2:2 Mark 6:1-6) If you were to paint a picture of the prophet Ezekiel as he first appears in the Bible, you might have him sitting back in a recliner, at peace with himself and confident that the way he saw his world was the way the world truly...
Why Did Pope Francis Make 10 Startling Statements?
Pope Francis has a knack for making startling statements that catch people’s attention.
Three-part Ozanam Series
You may never have seen these, but they could be the basis for a three-part Ozanam series for formation! Get the group together!
Responsible to a Higher Authority
Jesus is the shepherd that God has raised up in these last days. He responds to the needs of those who are like sheep without a shepherd. Are we that responsible? The rulers of the people are not responsible. So, they are condemned by the one who has appointed them...
Vincentian Family at the UN in NY
Vincentian Family collaborating at the UN has formed the Working Group to End Homelessness (WEGH). We are attending the High Level Political Forum on forming Sustainable and Resilient Communities. Pictured below is Leilani Fahar, Special Rapporteur on adequate...
Young People are the Future … and the Present! • A Weekly Reflection with Ozanam
If it is helpful for young people to meet friends and brothers, it is essential for the Society to recruit its members among the Youth. Fourteen years ago, the Society was born: it must not get old as its founders grow old and charity becomes a routine practice. Youth...
The Vincentian Family in Europe, Report 3: Belgium and the Netherlands
By: Joseph V. Agostino, CM During the months of April and May 2018, I crisscrossed Europe to meet with members of the Vincentian Family, and most especially with the Superiors General of the various congregations which comprise the Branches of the Vincentian Family....
Remembering To Listen
“…with the good Lord, you have to both speak and listen.” – St. Catherine Labouré
Collaboration and Solidarity [Video]
By Fr. Manuel Ginete, CM On July 9, 2011 the people in the southern part of Sudan had reason to celebrate - the world’s newest country was born, South Sudan. After years of war with the north, South Sudan finally gained its independence. For the next two years the...
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