A Vincentian View: Homelessness
A Vincentian View: Homelessness Once every two years, St. John’s runs a “Poverty Conference.” This conference invites a discussion on an important situation in our society which impacts upon those who are poor and marginalized. In the past few years, issues like...
How Hard is it to Make a Telephone Call?
What holds us back from lifting the phone and speaking for those who do not know how to negotiate our system?
Communications “heroes” — some saints, some not!
Communications people: celebrate all saints day! Why All Saints? The whole idea of All Saints’ Day is something I find great comfort in because it’s a reminder that we’re not blazing new ground. We’re not the first ones to struggle. We’re not the first ones trying to...
Chaos and Darkness, No; Peace and Light, Yes
Jesus shows us the right way to love God and our neighbor. Those who love, as Jesus does, overcome chaos and darkness together with him. In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth, bringing order out of chaos and dispelling the darkness. He brought...
Symposium 2017 • Testimonies from the Society of St. Vincent de Paul and people involved in the earthquake in Italy
Antonio Gianfico, National President of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, presented testimonies during the papal audience at the Symposium of the Vincentian Family, the 14th of October, the work of solidarity that the Vincentians had don in favor of those affected...
The Vincentian Charism and Liberation
An interesting e-book called “Vincent de Paul and Liberation” is available for download.
Every Catholic An Apostle: A new book on the Life of Thomas A. Judge, CM, 1868-1933
A new biography of Fr. Judge, "Every Catholic An Apostle" by William L. Portier, is available from mid-October, in English, and a Spanish translation is being prepared to be available in the Spring of 2018. Born in Boston of immigrant parents, Thomas A. Judge, CM...
A Focus on the Common Good @StJohnsU
A Focus on the Common Good. Homelessness and the Need for Systemic Change. That was the name of the conference sponsored by the Vincentian Center for Church and Society at St. John's University this morning. The event is the biennial Vincentian Chair for Social...
Vincent truly believed in partnership in the church
Vincent truly believed in partnership in the church and that is why he listened, learned and trusted the instincts and wisdom of Louise. Together they imagined and gave birth to a movement that has inspired us all.
Charism of the Sisters of Charity Federation Today
A brief overview of the Sisters of Charity Federation on their anniversary reveals quite vividly that the charism embraces today’s challenges in many ways.
