Unmasking Exploitation: A Vincentian Call to See, Learn, and ActHuman Trafficking Prevention Month invites us to pause, to look more closely at a reality that is often hidden in plain sight, and to listen with open hearts to the suffering of those whose dignity has been violently denied.
6 hours ago- Sister Matilda Coskery: A Pioneer of Holistic Nursing and Vincentian CompassionIn the annals of American nursing history, few figures stand out with the quiet strength, vision, and enduring impact of Sister Matilda Coskery, a Daughter of Charity who lived her vocation with extraordinary depth.
16 hours ago - The Vincentian Family Daily Intention: January 15, 2026On January 15, 2026, we, the members of the Vincentian Family, pray for young people seeking meaning, direction, and hope.
20 hours ago - Walking in Charity: The Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati and the Living Legacy of Vincentian LoveThe Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati, rooted in the Vincentian and Setonian tradition, have served since 1852 through education, healthcare, and social justice ministries. Inspired by seeing Christ in the poor, they built schools, hospitals, and community
1 day ago - A Vincentian View: BaptismSometimes somebody important to us says something to us which we never forget: a parent, a family member, a friend or a teacher.
1 day ago - The Vincentian Family Daily Intention: January 14, 2026On January 14, 2026, we, the members of the Vincentian Family, pray for farmers and workers who feed the world but often go hungry themselves.
2 days ago - Lamb of God Who Takes away Our SinsJesus is the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world. We should see and know him so if we want to be his true witnesses. The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world is the lamb of expiation. That is, Jesus hands over himself as a sacrifi
2 days ago - Places of Elizabeth Ann Seton 17 - St. Mary’s Seminary, Paca Street, Baltimore, MarylandThe house which Elizabeth Seton occupied the year she remained in Baltimore was on Paca Street, adjoining the grounds of St. Mary’s Seminary and College.
3 days ago - The Vincentian Family Daily Intention: January 13, 2026On January 13, 2026, we, the members of the Vincentian Family, pray for victims of domestic violence and all forms of abuse.
3 days ago - Western Region North of 60 Project 2025 Annual ReportThe North of 60 Project, led by the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul, combats food insecurity and supports community development in remote Arctic regions. Read about their accomplishments in their 2025 Annual Report.
3 days ago - Humility, Trust, and Conformity as Vincentian Wealth • A Reflection with Santiago MasarnauIn the Vincentian tradition, trust in God is neither a vague feeling nor an excuse for inaction. Rather, it is a way of positioning oneself in life: walking with the certainty that God guides history, that His Providence is real, and that, even when perso
4 days ago - The Vincentian Family Daily Intention: January 12, 2026On January 12, 2026, we, the members of the Vincentian Family, pray for those who suffer from addictions and those helping them recover.
4 days ago - A Vincentian Minute: Vincentians Living Advent and Christmas 06Father Rooney extends the Sunday Scriptures for Vincentians by recognizing the vision of Advent and Christmas. This week: bring education to people who don't have it, continuing in the way of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton.
4 days ago - The Vincentian Family Daily Intention: January 11, 2026On January 11, 2026, we, the members of the Vincentian Family, pray for prisoners, especially the forgotten and unjustly detained.
5 days ago - On January 12 We Celebrate the Feast of Blessed Pierre-François JametBlessed Pierre-François Jamet (1762-1845) was a prominent French priest, renowned for his boldness during the French Revolution, his commitment to the most vulnerable and his innovative vision of special education. He was considered and called the “second
5 days ago - Facing Our Trials with God’s Strength, Not Ours • A Reflection with Elizabeth Ann SetonSt. Elizabeth Ann Seton urges us to stop measuring challenges by our own strength and instead trust in the powerful help God is ready to give. Rooted in Vincentian faith, her message calls us to bold confidence in God's love, knowing we have a right to ex
5 days ago - The Vincentian Family Daily Intention: January 10, 2026On January 10, 2026, we, the members of the Vincentian Family, pray for indigenous peoples and the protection of their rights.
6 days ago - On January 11, We Celebrate the Feast of Blessed Ana María Janer AnglarillBlessed Ana María Janer Anglarill dedicated her life to serving the sick, the poor, and the marginalized, founding the Institute of the Sisters of the Holy Family of Urgell to continue her mission of charity and education. Her spirituality, centered on di
6 days ago - January 11: Blessed Anna Maria Janer AnglarillOn January 11 we celebrate Blessed Anna Maria Janer Anglarill who established the Sisters of the Holy Family of Urgell, a branch of the Vincentian Family.
6 days ago - The Vincentian Family Daily Intention: January 9, 2026On January 9, 2026, we, the members of the Vincentian Family, pray for those who live on the streets and have no shelter.
7 days ago - A Missionary Heart: The Remarkable Journey of Bishop John Timon, CMBishop John Timon’s life was marked by unwavering faith, tireless labor, and deep humility. His contributions to the Diocese of Buffalo—through churches, schools, and charitable works—remain foundational. His legacy endures as a model of pastoral dedicati
1 week ago - The Vincentian Family Daily Intention: January 8, 2026On January 8, 2026, we, the members of the Vincentian Family, pray for people living with mental illness or emotional distress.
1 week ago - Little Servants of the Divine Providence: A Story of Trust, Service, and CompassionThe Little Servants of the Divine Providence are a congregation founded in India, rooted in trust in God and service to the most vulnerable—especially the mentally and physically abandoned. Centered on Eucharistic prayer, simplicity, and compassion, they
1 week ago - Mary’s Pondering (Luke 1:29)The angel Gabriel delivers a message that not only does God favor her, but that she is soon to conceive and bear a Son. Mary’s initial reaction is to “ponder” these words, seeking to comprehend their significance.
1 week ago - On January 7 We Celebrate the Feast of Blessed Lindalva Justo de OliveiraLindalva Justo de Oliveira, born in 1953 in rural Brazil, dedicated her life to serving the poor, particularly through her work with children and the elderly, and joined the Daughters of Charity to deepen her commitment to faith. Tragically murdered in 19
1 week ago - The Vincentian Family Daily Intention: January 7, 2026On January 7, 2026, we, the members of the Vincentian Family, pray for caregivers and those who accompany the sick and elderly.
1 week ago - To Go Down Is to Go Up, to Lose Is to WinJesus is like us in all things but does not sin. For him to go down so means he goes up and saves us from ruin and death. Jesus does not hesitate to go down into the waters of the Jordan to receive John’s baptism. And those who come to John confess thei
1 week ago - Places of Elizabeth Ann Seton 16 - St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Barclay Street, New YorkReturning to America as a widow, Elizabeth could not forget what she had encountered in Italy. She began to secretly attend St. Peter’s Church, the first Catholic church in New York City.
1 week ago - The Vincentian Family Daily Intention: January 6, 2026On January 6, 2026, we, the members of the Vincentian Family, pray for the Church, that it may be poor and for the poor.
1 week ago - The Silent Revolution of the Incarnation • A Reflection with Jean-Émile AnizanJesus did not come into the world with the appearance of a king, a sage, or a general, but with the face of a worker, someone who knew sweat, fatigue, and precariousness.
2 weeks ago - The Vincentian Family Daily Intention: January 5, 2026On January 5, 2026, we, the members of the Vincentian Family, pray for victims of human trafficking and modern slavery.
2 weeks ago - A Vincentian Minute: Vincentians Living Advent and Christmas 05Father Rooney extends the Sunday Scriptures for Vincentians by recognizing the vision of Advent and Christmas. This week: our responsibilities as communities.
2 weeks ago - Contemplation: Every Moment of Our LivesTo answer a call to volunteer is to do something. To answer a call to vocation is to be something. This distinction is at the heart of what it means to be a member of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul.
2 weeks ago - The Vincentian Family Daily Intention: January 4, 2026On January 4, 2026, we, the members of the Vincentian Family, pray for children who suffer from poverty and neglect.
2 weeks ago - Songs with a Vincentian Flavor: "Hymn to Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton"As we celebrate the feast of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, the first saint born in the United States, we share this new hymn for her, honoring her deep trust in God and her compassionate spirit, inviting us to follow her example of generous love and service.
2 weeks ago - Confidence in God’s Loving Providence • A Reflection with Elizabeth Ann SetonSt. Elizabeth Ann Seton calls us to a peaceful trust in God's Providence, where true strength comes from surrender, not control. Her Vincentian wisdom reminds us that God delights in our joy and that inner stillness frees us to love and serve with confide
2 weeks ago - The Vincentian Family Daily Intention: January 3, 2026On January 3, 2026, we, the members of the Vincentian Family, pray for all those who lack dignified work.
2 weeks ago - St. Elizabeth Ann Seton: Historical PerspectiveSt. Elizabeth Ann Seton (Feast Day: January 4) was a daughter of the American Revolution and a child of her environment.
2 weeks ago - Epiphany or Manifestation of Jesus to All Nations. The Three Wise Men • A Reflection with Louise de MarillacSaint Louise proposes to us in this meditation that we, when visiting a nativity scene, offer to Jesus alms instead of gold, fast instead of myrrh and prayer as incense.
2 weeks ago - The Vincentian Family Daily Intention: January 2, 2026On January 2, 2026, we, the members of the Vincentian Family, pray for migrants and refugees around the world.
2 weeks ago - Hug Folks of All Races, Tongues and NationsJesus is the light of the world. Those who welcome, hug and follow him have the light of life and turn into light of the world also. Herod seeks to kill the child Jesus. The chief priests and the scribes do not go to Bethlehem. So, yes, rather than ac
2 weeks ago - Joseph Rosati, C.M., Pioneer American BishopJoseph Rosati, born in Italy in 1789, became the first Vincentian and Italian bishop in the United States, where he played a pivotal role in establishing the Church on the American frontier. A tireless missionary, educator, and builder, he led the Vincent
2 weeks ago - The Vincentian Family Daily Intention: January 1, 2026On January 1, 2026, we, the members of the Vincentian Family, pray for true peace in our wounded world.
2 weeks ago - A Vincentian View: Overcoming IgnoranceOf all the secular stories that one gets offered during the Christmas Season, “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens stands forward as my favorite.
2 weeks ago - The Story of the Congregation of the Daughters of Mary and JosephFounded in 1820 in ’s-Hertogenbosch, the Daughters of Mary and Joseph (DMJ) grew from local charity to a global religious community rooted in Vincentian service and a fourth vow of charity. Dedicated to the poor and vulnerable, the congregation now finds
2 weeks ago - Blessing that Is the Greatest, Fullest, ChoicestJesus gives us the greatest, fullest, choicest blessing. For he is our high priest and the one mediator between God and humans. We read that the Savior’s coming to earth means God’ blesses the land. In other words, Jesus stands for God’s gift of life (J
2 weeks ago - Places of Elizabeth Ann Seton 15 - Church of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, LivornoA church in Livorno, Italy is dedicated to Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton. In 2004 the remains of her husband William Seton were transferred from the old English cemetery to this church, and dedicated with a religious ceremony.
2 weeks ago - Contemplation: Credit Where It Is DueWhen our personal efforts pay off with the results we’d hoped for, we naturally feel a sense of exhilaration, and even pride in our accomplishment. We pat ourselves on the back a little bit, hang a certificate on the wall, or put a trophy on a shelf. We t
3 weeks ago - A Vincentian Minute: Vincentians Living Advent and Christmas 04Father Rooney extends the Sunday Scriptures for Vincentians by recognizing the vision of Advent and Christmas. This week: This week: It's Christmas and God is with us, in the poor.
3 weeks ago - Songs with a Vincentian Flavor: "We Choose Peace"A world marked by division and violence calls the Vincentian Family to choose peace grounded in compassion and human dignity. The song "We Choose Peace" urges inner transformation that heals, unites, and rebuilds trust. Its call to break walls and mend th
3 weeks ago - Cultivating the Soul • A Reflection with Elizabeth Ann SetonSt. Elizabeth Ann Seton emphasizes the necessity of daily devotional reading as a way to cultivate and guard the soul, much like a gardener tends a garden to prevent weeds from taking over. This practice transforms the heart and mind, grounding us in trut
3 weeks ago - Be with Our Families All the TimeJesus shows us how to live in the kingdom of God, that is, in God’s great human family. To be with us is who and what our model is in essence. There are those who at times think things are easy for Mary and Joseph. For the child Jesus to be with Mary a
3 weeks ago - Five Faces of Elizabeth Ann Seton (Presentation)Father Robert Maloney, C.M., writes: "Elizabeth Ann Seton was an extraordinary woman..."
3 weeks ago - Contemplation: To Hear and to Answer the CallTo be a member of the Society of St Vincent de Paul is not merely to volunteer, because to volunteer is to do something. Vincentians are not called simply to do something, but rather to be something. That is the nature of a calling, or vocation.
3 weeks ago - René Alméras, C.M.: Guardian of the Vincentian FlameAs the immediate successor to St. Vincent de Paul, René Alméras, Second Superior General of the Congregation of the Mission and Daughters of Charity, played a vital role in consolidating and transmitting the Vincentian spirit to future generations. His le
3 weeks ago - Seeing God (Luke 10:21-24)In the Gospel of Luke, Jesus addresses His disciples with a profound statement: “Blessed are the eyes that see what you see.”
3 weeks ago - Two Centuries of Service: The Daughters of Charity of the Risen Savior in Sint-NiklaasThe Daughters of Charity of the Risen Savior, founded in Sint-Niklaas in 1810, served the poor through elderly care, hospitals, and education. As healthcare professionalized and vocations declined, they transferred their institutions to lay organizations.
3 weeks ago - Birth of Jesus Means Our BirthJesus is the child born to us, as Isaiah prophesied, the Son given to us. His birth means the birth of all of us humans. At Jesus’ birth, a great light shines and the grace of God, his goodness, his love, appears. It is because God, out of mercy, calls
3 weeks ago - Places of Elizabeth Ann Seton 14 - Anglican Church of St. George and English Cemetery, LivornoWilliam Magee Seton died in Pisa and was buried the next day in the English cemetery at Livorno. (age 37)
3 weeks ago - A Christmas Gift: Songs for a Vincentian Youth Mass"Hearts on Fire", by Javier F. Chento, is a new album with 18 songs for Mass created for the youth of the Vincentian Family, blending faith, joy, and mission. These songs are offered as a free gift to inspire worship, service, and a living Vincentian fait
3 weeks ago - With Mary, Let Us Bring Peace and HopeAdvent is an invitation to live more fully. Mary is our guide on this path. She gently and decisively shows us the possibilities and ways of acting that are open to us.
4 weeks ago - A Vincentian Minute: Vincentians Living Advent and Christmas 03Father Rooney extends the Sunday Scriptures for Vincentians by recognizing the vision of Advent and Christmas. This week: What do the signs of the times say in terms of the impoverished and what are we going to do in the coming year?
4 weeks ago - The Value of WaitingDo you recall the season of Advent as a child? I do recall those four weeks with much fondness. Multiple images return year upon year to my mind’s eye. I do not have a memory of the Advent wreath in our home, but other friends of my era do recall that pr
4 weeks ago - The Grace of Beginning Again • A Reflection with Elizabeth Ann SetonSt. Elizabeth Ann Seton urges us to begin each day anew, letting go of both past failures and successes, trusting that grace is always available in the present moment. Her wisdom calls us to humble perseverance, reminding us that spiritual growth requires
4 weeks ago - Advent from a Vincentian Perspective, Part 6: The Birth of Christ: The Joy of Advent and the Vincentian VocationFor those living the Vincentian vocation, the joy of Christmas is intimately connected with the joy of serving the poor and needy— echoing the biblical teaching, “God loves a cheerful giver” (2 Corinthians 9:7).
4 weeks ago - Advent Presentation: A Season of PeaceFr. Robert Maloney, CM reflects on peace as a theme of Advent.
4 weeks ago - Nativity Scene • A Reflection with Louise de MarillacWhen visiting the nativity scenes, all the Vincentians are united, as in an "advent crown," by the same faith, waiting for the same graces of the Child born, bound by the mutual brother love and impelled by the same charism of service to the poor
4 weeks ago - Issue #8 of FamVin News is Here!The Vincentian Family Communications Commission has released the eighth issue of the bulletin "FamVin News”. Click to see It! ☝️
4 weeks ago - Gaza: Dignity as ResistanceReem Gonçalves testified in the October 2025 issue of the Anizan Fraternity Bulletin about the dignity that she and her family are working to maintain despite the chaos and war situation in Palestine, in the Holy Land, particularly against the Latin Paris
4 weeks ago - Sr. Mari Luz Ibarz Bazán, Daughter of Charity: The Gospel in the Heart of Prison WallsSr. Mari Luz Ibarz Bazán, a Daughter of Charity, dedicated over three decades to serving prisoners in Spain with deep compassion, embodying the Vincentian charism of loving Christ in the poor and forgotten. Her life remains a powerful witness to Gospel me
4 weeks ago - A Vincentian View: No Secret IdentitySo many of the adventure movies today present to us a person who has a “secret identity” behind which he/she hides his/her special gifts and purpose. This enables them to avoid attention and lead some version of a normal life.
4 weeks ago - Brothers of the Immaculate Conception: A Global Mission of EducationThe congregation known as the Brothers of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary (FIC) presents a compelling example of a 19th-century Catholic religious institute that has adapted to changing times while maintaining a consistent focus on ed
4 weeks ago - Accept, Take, and Eat and DrinkJesus is Emmanuel, “God-with-us.” This means God is close to us; all that remains doing is for us to decide to accept him. Ahaz, king of Judah, does not accept what God tells him through Isaiah. The king should not be Assyria’s ally nor fear the neighb
1 month ago - Places of Elizabeth Ann Seton 13 - Pisa, Italy (Death of William Seton)Pisa was the city where William Magee Seton, Elizabeth's husband, died on 27 December 1803.
1 month ago - A Book That Liberates: The Story Behind "Vous Serez Libre, Mes Filles"Pilgrims from France, Italy, and Scotland discover Vincentian hospitality on the Camino de Santiago, “At the Foot of the Altar.” The story of young Turkish women educated by the Daughters of Charity stands out, whose experience of freedom inspires a book
1 month ago - A Vincentian Minute: Vincentians Living Advent and Christmas 02Father Rooney extends the Sunday Scriptures for Vincentians by recognizing the vision of Advent and Christmas. This week: Evangelization is our call.
1 month ago - The Rosalie Projects: A Story of Modern PondsIn the heart of Nigeria, in the Eleme region, the Daughters of Charity established the Rosalie Home rehabilitation center in 1995. In this center, which provides shelter and care for women suffering from mental illness and without resources, with the aim
1 month ago - Advent from a Vincentian Perspective, Part 5: Advent: A Time for Conversion and Solidarity with the PoorFor Vincentians, this time is particularly significant, as it invites personal conversion and a renewed commitment to justice and solidarity with the poor.
1 month ago - Surrender and Consolation • A Reflection with Elizabeth Ann SetonSt. Elizabeth Ann Seton affirms that when we completely surrender everything to God, we are never left empty: either He grants what we ask, or He gives such deep consolation that all becomes peace. This total surrender, born from suffering and faith, show
1 month ago - Vincentian Reflection at ChristmastimeAdvent presentation based on a letter of Fr. Robert P. Maloney, C.M.
1 month ago - Did We Outgrow Nativity Scenes?A good number of readers have either witnessed or were participants as children in appropriate costumes and props re-enacted the Nativity scene.
1 month ago - Advent from a Vincentian Perspective, Part 4: Mary: Model of Service and Surrender in AdventAt the heart of this season, we find the figure of Mary, whose journey of faith and surrender to God’s plan serves as a powerful model for our own spiritual lives.
1 month ago - AIC Japan Partners with the Daughters of Charity to Improve Children’s Education and Well-beingThe International Association of Charities in Japan supports projects with the Daughters of Charity in India and the Philippines, funding a new well for a children’s home in Bangalore and collaborating with the Rosalie Rendu Center on youth education and
1 month ago - Paul Sou, C.M.: A Missionary at His Country (Part 3 and Last)This post is the third and final part of a series dedicated to Father Paul Sou, a Chinese priest whose quiet but steadfast missionary work left a lasting mark despite adversity. After years of persecution, exile, and service, Paul retired to Macao, where
1 month ago - A Devastating Disaster: Floods and Landslides in Sumatra, 2025Severe floods and landslides in Sumatra devastated communities, killing hundreds and displacing over a million. The CMM Brothers’ house, school, and clinic in Aek Tolang were heavily damaged, leaving them sheltering upstairs and aiding survivors. The Vinc
1 month ago - A Family Tradition (Lk 16:1-8)Something I’ve always admired but have not been especially good at is practicality, being commonsensical about what to do and realistic about what actually can be done.
1 month ago - MISEVI: Vincentian Laity at the Service of the Global MissionResponding to the contemporary challenges of the Church, the Vincentian Lay Missionaries (MISEVI) embody a “new way of being a disciple of Christ and a missionary."
1 month ago - To Do Good like Jesus, the MessiahJesus is the Anointed and Sent One of God, and there is no other. It is clear he is so, for he goes about to do good. Jesus goes about all Galilee to do good. Yet when John hears in prison what Jesus does, he sends his disciple to ask him, “Are you he
1 month ago - Places of Elizabeth Ann Seton 12 - Livorno, Church of Saint Catherine of SienaThe church of Saint Catherine of Siena, a short walk from the Filicchi home, was a place where the young Elizabeth, despite being of the Anglican faith, daily sought refuge.
1 month ago - Advent Message from Sister Ellen Marie Hagar, Director of the Vincentian Family OfficeAt the beginning of her service as Executive Director of the Vincentian Family Office, Sister Ellen Marie Hagar, DC, addresses the entire Family with a message deeply marked by the hope of Advent, gratitude, and the shared joy of the Vincentian charism.
1 month ago - Contemplation: To Love as We are LovedLoving “for love alone” means embracing the Great Commandment: giving the neighbor our full heart, soul, mind, and strength. It is deep empathy, shared dignity, thoughtful understanding of poverty’s causes, and concrete action that brings presence, hope,
1 month ago - On December 10 We Celebrate the Feast of Blessed Marcantonio DurandoMarco Antonio Durando (1801-1880) was an Italian priest and missionary of the Congregation of the Mission. Dedicated to popular missions and caring for the most needy, he founded the Daughters of the Passion of Jesus the Nazorean to serve the sick and the
1 month ago - Vincentian Dictionary: StewardshipStewardship is a profound, voluntary commitment to nurture, protect, and uplift creation and humanity, rooted in compassion, justice, and faith. It calls individuals and communities to embrace shared responsibility — from personal growth to systemic chang
1 month ago - A Vincentian Minute: Vincentians Living Advent and Christmas 01Father Rooney extends the Sunday Scriptures for Vincentians by recognizing the vision of Advent and Christmas.
1 month ago - Family Breakdown is the Leading Cause of Homelessness – but What Does that Really Mean?Family breakdown is the leading cause of youth homelessness, driven by economic pressure, identity-related conflict, family stress, and abuse. Depaul UK highlights rising homelessness and calls for policies, early support, mediation, and community action
1 month ago - Advent from a Vincentian Perspective, Part 3: The Call to Service: Active Charity during AdventAdvent is a season of waiting and anticipation, a time of preparation for the coming of Christ. Yet, this waiting is not passive— it invites us to active participation in the unfolding of God’s love in the world.
1 month ago - Eyes Lifted Up • A Reflection with Elizabeth Ann SetonSaint Elizabeth Ann Seton’s words — “He is with me, so what can I fear?” — express a deep, lived trust in God’s presence that calms the heart even amid suffering.
1 month ago - Blessed Marcantonio Durando, C.M.: A Humble and Impassioned Witness to the GospelNew presentation about Blessed Marcantonio Durando, C.M. based on the article "A Humble and Impassioned Witness to the Gospel” by Luigi Nuovo, C.M.
1 month ago - Conversion During Advent • A Reflection with Louise de MarillacIn the Bible, when the prophets speak of conversion, they imply three moments: the first involves a change of mind, the second adds a change of will, and the third, a change of acting in practical life.
1 month ago - Songs with a Vincentian Flavor: "On this Night, Love Comes to the Poor"Want to learn a new Christmas carol with a Vincentian flavor? Hop in! On a cold night, Christ is born in a humble manger as angels sing and shepherds rush to meet Him. We Vincentians follow His light into the streets, bringing warmth and hope to the poor,
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