Please enjoy these videos from the recent event at the European Parliament.
Aidan R. Rooney, C.M.
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Resources for Church Communications in the Digital Age (Stuff to Read)
In a great review of existing resources for communicators, Faith and Leadership of Duke University Divinity School lays it all out. Christian leaders -- like leaders in all sectors -- have at their disposal one of the most powerful communications tools ever devised....
Famvin Homeless Alliance Launches Internet Presence
On the web and on Facebook, you can find the Famvin Homeless Alliance: the special 400th anniversary initiative of the Vincentian Family. Designed and implemented by .famvin, the site will provide information and facilitate the initiative. Facebook will provide...
Inspired to Serve
Coming into contact with a Vincentian University has changed many lives. From their "10 under 10" series, here's a story of someone inspired by the charism at St. John's University. When the financial crisis hit, Elisa Sciortino was a recent St. John’s graduate who...
Bulletin: Vincentian Family at the European Parliament June 28
The Press Office of the international religious family of St. Vincent de Paul is pleased to share this news of the continuing celebration of the 400th Anniversary of its founding. You can download a version in English, French or Spanish below. Antonio Tajani,...
Meet Graciela Covarrubias: Vincentian in Action
Graciela Covarrubias takes the Vincentian question, "What must be done?" to heart. When this third-year student observed her peers having trouble defining DePaul's mission, she decided to take action. "Over time, I noticed that other students couldn't explain DePaul's...
What does being a Vincentian mean to me? #IamVincent
When I first signed up to be a Vincentian Volunteer, I must confess that I did not completely understand what it meant to be a Vincentian. I knew that it had to do with St. Vincent de Paul who spent his life serving the poor and less fortunate, and that was enough...
Now on Social: It’s About Marketing
Good marketing theory and practice can aid your social media strategy. In "Nonprofit Marketing in 2017: Challenges, Strategies, and Examples," Ann Gynn lays it out for us. Nonprofits start with a critical ingredient that many B2B (Business to Business) and B2C...
This is What We’ve Been Missing in the Fight to End Global Poverty
In March 2015, IJM President and Founder Gary Haugen delivered a talk on the TED2015 stage in Vancouver, Canada. His message? There’s a reason that so many are still living in poverty today and our development efforts are being undermined by a phenomenon too...
Bulletin: FamVin Homeless Alliance
In a recent letter to the heads of the Vincentian Family, Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, C.M., writes: "As announced in previous communications, the Vincentian Family Executive Committee is inviting all branches and members of the Vincentian Family to celebrate the 400th...