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Keep the Fire Burning to Be Pilgrims of Hope: Reflection #2
This month we reflect on the origins and growth of the Vincentian Family. Since 1995, when Fr. Maloney invited the four historical branches to meet annually, a new chapter began. Today, 180 branches serve in 167 countries, united by the charism of St. Vincent de Paul. We celebrate our achievements, collaboration, and ongoing formation, while renewing our call to serve with hope and commitment.
Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the Vincentian Family Office
The international Vincentian Family prepares to celebrate a very special milestone: the 10th anniversary of the Vincentian Family Office.
Keep the Fire Burning to Be Pilgrims of Hope: Reflection #1 (Introduction)
This month, and for the remainder of this year (2025) and most of next year (2026), the monthly reflection will focus on the Final Document of the II International Convocation that was held in Rome during the month of November 2024.
International Contest of Young Vincentian Storytellers
The Vincentian Family Office celebrates its 10th anniversary with the International Vincentian Youth Video Contest: “Saints Alive Today!”. Young Vincentians worldwide are invited to create 3–5 min videos showing how a Vincentian Saint or Blessed inspires today’s world. There will be prizes! Share your voice, your creativity, your mission!
Vincentian Family in Cameroon: Promise and Shared Journey
In Cameroon, the Vincentian Family brings together nine active branches, three founded locally, marked by vitality and spiritual richness. Amid challenges of resources and formation, interculturality and intergenerational dialogue emerge as keys, along with the call for Africa to raise its voice in shaping a Vincentian charism with its own identity.
Letter from Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, CM, on the Occasion of the Feast of St. Vincent de Paul 2025
As usual at this time, Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, CM, President of the Executive Board of the Vincentian Family, has sent a reflection to the entire Vincentian Family on the occasion of the feast of Saint Vincent de Paul on September 27.
International Contest of Young Vincentian Storytellers
The Vincentian Family Office celebrates its 10th anniversary with the International Vincentian Youth Video Contest: “Saints Alive Today!”. Young Vincentians worldwide are invited to create 3–5 min videos showing how a Vincentian Saint or Blessed inspires today’s world. There will be prizes! Share your voice, your creativity, your mission!
A Heart on Fire for Charity: Sister Rosemary Moynihan Reflects on the II Vincentian Family Convocation in Rome
In this heartfelt message, Sister Rosemary describes the convocation as “a source of great hope and joy,” where the Vincentian Charism of Charity came alive through shared mission, global diversity, and renewed spiritual purpose.
Marlou Absil’s Testimony: Her Experience at the Second Convocation of the Vincentian Family
Marlou Absil from the Netherlands shares with gratitude and enthusiasm her experience at the Second Convocation of the Vincentian Family, held in November 2024 in Rome.
Pentecost: Behold The Revelation of the Spirit
In this season of Pentecost, let us be sure, absolutely certain, that the Spirit of God, the one who continually renews the face of the earth, is inviting us to keep our eyes and ears open wide to be able to respond to the signs of the times as did Vincent and Louise.
The Vincentian Family of Mozambique in Action
The Vincentian Family of Mozambique is celebrating its journey in 2025 with joy and hope.
The Miraculous Medal: A Call to Spread Its Message Worldwide
The Miraculous Medal Association keeps expanding, with a presence in more than 55 countries. But the call continues: it becomes more urgent to extend the presence of the Association where it has not yet taken root.