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Advent 2021 – Waiting In Hope
Then Mary said, “Here am I, the servant of the Lord; let it be with me according to your word.” Then the angel departed from her.
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The Pope Video • Catechists
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: Catechists.
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A Canadian View: Inter-Generational Trauma, Poverty & Racism, Part Two
I would like to examine the relationship between trauma, poverty and (systemic) racism over my next three articles. Part Two discusses poverty.
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Advent Letter 2021 by Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, CM
Rome, Advent 2021 THE SICK AND THE ELDERLY STRONG BUILDERS OF A BRIGHT AND HOPE-FILLED FUTURE Dear members of the Vincentian Family, May the grace and peace of Jesus be always with us! Every year, the Church offers us the gift of the grace-filled period called...
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23 years of Famvin! You can help keep us going, on #GivingTuesday
Help us with the costs involved in posting daily news updates, formation resources, and keeping our websites running.
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Embracing the homeless in a network of charity!
We are celebrating three years of the “13 Houses” Campaign!
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CVV Attends Bold Women Change History Event
Part of our formation this year is to have continuing conversations about racial justice.
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Congregation of the Mission – Kenya, Annual Retreat 2020-2021
From 8th – 12th November 2021, we the confreres of the Congregation of the Mission Kenya Region had our annual retreat at Mary Mother of God National Shrine in Subukia -Nakuru County.
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Prayer Intentions for the Feast of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal
Place your prayer intentions in the basket.
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Second Webinar on the Covid-19 Pandemic and the Vincentian Work for the Years to Come
Five speakers will discuss the individual and collective attitude of Vincentians towards COVID-19, followed by a Q&A session.