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A New Vincentian Book for All: “A Month with Saint Vincent de Paul” by Fr. Robert Maloney, CM
May 20, 2025
Fr. Robert Maloney’s new book, “A Month with Saint Vincent de Paul: A Retreat at Home,” offers a home-based spiritual retreat with daily meditations grounded in Scripture and Vincentian writings. Available in English and Spanish, it invites readers to deepen their spirituality and renew their commitment to serving the poor.

Vincentian Family Formation Programme 2025 in India: Shaping Hearts for Effective Charity
May 19, 2025
The Vincentian Family Formation Programme 2025 brought together 40 participants from across India to reflect deeply on the theme “Formation of Heart for an Effective Charity.” Through inspiring sessions, discussions, and community experiences, the program renewed the participants’ commitment to serve the poor with compassion and Vincentian zeal.

Under Saint Vincent’s Cloak: Testimony of Sr. Enda Mullen on the II Vincentian Convocation
May 19, 2025
With deep joy we share the testimony of Sr. Enda Mullen, of the Sisters of the Holy Faith, a congregation belonging to the Vincentian Family. In a brief but inspiring video, Sister Enda recounts her experience during the international meeting held in Rome last November 2024.

A Vincentian View: A Good Education
by Pat Griffin, CM | May 21, 2025 | Reflections
Sister Louise Sullivan, D.C has an article on “The Core Values of Vincentian Education” which provides my regular starting point when I speak of education as an important part of our charism and mission.

Getting Personal About Life Choices
by John Freund, CM | May 21, 2025 | Reflections
It is no secret! Fewer and fewer people are committing to various forms of religious life as priests, sisters, and brothers.

Contemplation: With Singular Prudence and Modesty
by Tim Williams | May 20, 2025 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, SVDP Contemplation
Blessed Frédéric Ozanam taught that the Society should be known by its humble actions, not by seeking recognition or reputation. True Vincentian service is a path of personal transformation, drawing closer to Christ through quiet, grace-filled service to the poor.

Life in Us since Jesus Nourishes Us
by Ross Reyes Dizon | May 20, 2025 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is true food and true drink and is the word of eternal life. For us to have him nourish us is to have life in us as we abide in him and he in us. It is the hour for love, which means love is what counts. It is, of course, about Jesus’ love for us, our love for...

A New Vincentian Book for All: “A Month with Saint Vincent de Paul” by Fr. Robert Maloney, CM
by .famvin | May 20, 2025 | Featured, Formation, News
Fr. Robert Maloney’s new book, “A Month with Saint Vincent de Paul: A Retreat at Home,” offers a home-based spiritual retreat with daily meditations grounded in Scripture and Vincentian writings. Available in English and Spanish, it invites readers to deepen their spirituality and renew their commitment to serving the poor.
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A New Vincentian Book for All: “A Month with Saint Vincent de Paul” by Fr. Robert Maloney, CM
by .famvin | May 20, 2025 | Featured, Formation, News | 0 Comments
Fr. Robert Maloney’s new book, “A Month with Saint Vincent de Paul: A Retreat at Home,” offers a home-based spiritual retreat with daily meditations grounded in Scripture and Vincentian writings. Available in English and Spanish, it invites readers to deepen their spirituality and renew their commitment to serving the poor.

Under Saint Vincent’s Cloak: Testimony of Sr. Enda Mullen on the II Vincentian Convocation
by .famvin | May 19, 2025 | Famvin 2024, Featured, News | 0 Comments
With deep joy we share the testimony of Sr. Enda Mullen, of the Sisters of the Holy Faith, a congregation belonging to the Vincentian Family. In a brief but inspiring video, Sister Enda recounts her experience during the international meeting held in Rome last November 2024.

Pope Leo XIV: A New Shepherd for a Church that Walks with the Poor
by .famvin | May 8, 2025 | Featured, News | 0 Comments
May 8, 2025 will go down in history as the day the Catholic Church elected its first pope born in the United States. Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, a Chicago native with deep missionary roots in Latin America, was chosen by the College of Cardinals to succeed Pope Francis as the 267th pontiff of the Catholic Church.
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Special: Conflict in Ukraine

Ukraine Relief: Rebuilding Lives & Communities
by .famvin | Mar 31, 2025 | Conflict in Ukraine, News
The Daughters of Charity have provided unwavering humanitarian support in Ukraine, offering essential aid such as food, clothing, medical care, and emotional assistance to refugees, vulnerable children, and displaced families. Beyond immediate relief, they foster long-term resilience through education, rehabilitation, and community-building, helping restore dignity and stability to those affected by the ongoing conflict.

A Shepherd Among the Suffering: Father Tomaž Mavrič’s Journey to War-Torn Ukraine
by .famvin | Mar 30, 2025 | Conflict in Ukraine, News
In March 2025, Father Tomaž Mavrič visited Ukraine to support the Vincentian communities working amidst the ongoing war. His journey highlighted the resilience of the people, the dedication of the Vincentians, and the urgent need for global solidarity in the face of a continuing humanitarian crisis.

Ukraine: Reflection on Three Years of War
by Anka Skoryk | Mar 6, 2025 | Conflict in Ukraine, News
After losing her home in the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Anka Skoryk continued her work with Depaul Ukraine, providing shelter, food, and mental health support to those displaced by the war. As homelessness rises, she emphasizes the urgent need for long-term housing solutions, highlighting new initiatives like a women’s housing project in Odesa to help rebuild lives with dignity and stability.

End of Year Message from Depaul’s CEO Matthew Carter
by Matthew Carter | Dec 30, 2024 | Conflict in Ukraine, News
As 2024 ends, Depaul Group reflects on its 35 years of impactful work addressing homelessness, highlighting global challenges such as 150 million people without homes and celebrating life-changing initiatives, including their Ukraine projects and innovative strategies for the future. With plans for 2025 focused on advocacy and groundbreaking interventions, the organization thanks supporters and emphasizes the power of collective action in creating lasting change.

The Hidden Struggles of Homelessness and Violence in Wartime Ukraine
by Anka Skoryk | Dec 12, 2024 | Conflict in Ukraine, News
The ongoing war in Ukraine has led to a sharp rise in homelessness, with nearly a quarter of rough sleepers being displaced individuals, many of whom face violence daily, especially women who are particularly vulnerable. Despite the urgent need for support, access to mental health services and shelters is severely limited, highlighting the necessity for targeted interventions and collaboration to address these issues.