Javier F. Chento
Author
“Here I Am.” Strengthening VMY and Founding New Associations around the World
Dear members of the Vincentian Family, May the grace and peace of Jesus be always with us! With hearts full of gratitude for last year’s 400th Anniversary of the Vincentian Charism and as we begin its fifth century, we are very much encouraged that each member of the...
New Video Invitation to “Finding Vince 400”
Sheree J. Wilson, famous Hollywood actress, producer and model, known worldwide for her participation in television series such as "Dallas" or "Walker, Texas Ranger," invites us in this new video to join the contest and festival of the Vincentian Family "Finding Vince...
Prayer for the Second International SSVP Vincentian Youth Meeting
This meeting will take place from June 15 to 21, 2018 in Salamanca (Spain) O merciful God, You inspired Frederic Ozanam and his companions to form a Youth Conference whose goal, in the charism of St. Vincent de Paul, was to see and serve Christ in the person of the...
Chaplain of the Camp of Burundian Refugees at Mahama in Rwanda (Africa)
At the Symposium of the Vincentian Family, which took place from October 13-15, 2017 in Rome, the Superior General, Tomaž Mavrič, asked me to inform him of my mission in the Burundian refugee camp of Mahama in Rwanda. Following up on that request, I would like to...
International Youth Meeting of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul
The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul, a Catholic institution formed by lay people, established in 153 countries and which helps more than 30 million people, organizes an International Youth Meeting in Salamanca, Spain, from June 15 to 21, 2018, to which...
The International General Council of the SSVP Claims the National Dialogue and the Urgent Pacification in Nicaragua
The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul (SSVP), through its International General Council (CGI) based in Paris, wishes to state publicly its great concern about the socio-political situation in Nicaragua. The Central American country has been suffering numerous conflicts...
Four Facets of Venerable Sister Justa Dominguez de Vidaurreta, DC
On April 14th, Pope Francis signed eight decrees related to the declaration of eight Servants of God as Venerables… among them was Sister Justa Dominguez de Vidaurreta, DC. Sister was born on November 2nd, 1875 and died in Madrid on December 16th, 1958. ...
Province of Philippines: Young Vincentians Convene Confab on Vocation
About 400 young people from Vincentian parishes across the country gathered on April 23, for a weeklong congress at the Santuario of San Vicente de Paul parish to learn about, share experiences of, and strengthen vocation. “The objective of the congress is to allow...
Vincentian Collaboration in Europe
During the months of April and May 2018, Father Joseph Agostino, CM, international coordinator of the Vincentian Family Office in Philadelphia, USA, is crisscrossing Europe to meet with members of the various branches of the Vincentian Family. Journey through Europe...
Collaboration of VMY Bosnia and Herzegovina with the Majlis of the Islamic Community in Livno
Religious and national affiliation should not be an obstacle in helping the needy. Consequently, cooperation between the Marian Vincentian Youth with the association of the Majlis of the Islamic Community of Livno continued. It all started last year when the...