In this video, Fr. Bernard Massarini shares his experience at the 2nd Vincentian Family Convocation, held in Rome in November 2024. The event brought together over 300 members of the Vincentian Family from across five continents to reflect, collaborate, and share their efforts in service of the poor. Fr. Massarini, who served as a translator during the gathering, offers insights into key discussions around education and health care—two vital areas where the Vincentian mission is taking concrete steps forward on a global scale. His testimony captures the richness of intercultural exchange and the shared commitment that unites the Vincentian Family worldwide.

Transcript:

I served as a translator for the Vincentian Family Convocation in Rome. I recall translating two sessions from Spanish to French on Education and Health Care.  It was enriching to be in an international setting with Vincentians and sisters from around the world. In education, the Vincentian Family is working on a special formation for all Vincentian educators that will advance Vincentian pedagogy in education.  In health care, there was a desire to advance the access and efficiency of health care for people. It was a wonderful opportunity to share our international realities.

Read or download the final document of the Second Convocation of the Vincentian Family: “Keeping the Fire Burning to Be Pilgrims of Hope.”

“Keeping the Fire Burning to Be Pilgrims of Hope”: Document of the Second Convocation of the Vincentian Family