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The Global Scandal of Homelessness: Housing Insecurity, People Living on the Streets, and the Right to Human Dignity
Homelessness is one of the clearest and most painful signs of the fractures in modern society. Amid luxury housing, financial growth, and technological progress, millions still sleep on sidewalks, in shelters, or in unsafe temporary accommodations. Each is a person with wounds, fears, memories, and hopes—and their situation reflects exclusion, trauma, abandonment, and systemic failure.
Letter from Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, CM, on the Occasion of the Feast of St. Vincent de Paul 2026
Saint Vincent de Paul’s legacy invites the Vincentian Family to rediscover its vocation with gratitude and wonder. Called by name, gathered in communion, and sent in the Church’s mission, Vincentians are urged to recognize today’s faces of poverty, strengthen collaboration among branches, deepen formation, and remain available to serve Christ in the poor with courage and hope.
Learning to See Again: Confronting the Culture of Indifference
Indifference rarely begins as open cruelty. It grows through haste, overload, digital distance, and systems that turn suffering into background noise. This editorial examines how that habit wounds society and asks how the Vincentian Family can answer it through attentive presence, dignified service, advocacy, collaboration, and prayer—learning once more to see Christ in every person.
Vincentian Marian Youth: Inspired by Mary, Committed to the Service of the Needy
Vincentian Marian Youth (VMY) is an international association of young Catholics, born from the desire of the Virgin Mary, revealed on July 18, 1830, to Saint Catherine Labouré in Paris. Sister Catherine conveyed to Father Jean-Marie Aladel, CM, the mission entrusted...
Vincentian Family Office Publishes Global Statement on the Humanitarian Crisis in Ceuta
In the face of the human tragedy in Ceuta, the Vincentian Family Office expresses its sorrow for those who have died or remain missing and calls for immediate protection for the survivors, especially children. No border, political interest, or immigration status can be placed above a person’s life, dignity, and rights.
Vincentian Voices: A New Monthly Series on FAMVIN
Beginning this September, famvin.org will launch a new monthly editorial series exploring the most pressing challenges facing our world through the eyes of the Vincentian Family. Rooted in the Gospel and inspired by the charism of Saint Vincent de Paul, these reflections will examine the realities that shape our societies while highlighting the countless ways Vincentians are already responding with compassion, justice, and hope.
International Association of Charities: Over 400 Years in the Service of our Neighbors
The origin of the International Association of Charities (AIC) dates back to a Sunday in August 1617 in Châtillon, France. During a mass, Saint Vincent de Paul called upon his congregation to assist a needy family.
The Congregation of the Mission: Evangelization and Service to the Poor
Founded by Saint Vincent de Paul in 1625, the Congregation of the Mission focuses on evangelizing the poor, forming clergy, and revitalizing rural communities through missions and spiritual renewal. With a legacy of profound global impact, the Congregation continues its work in 97 countries, adapting to modern challenges while remaining committed to its foundational mission of service and faith.
Keep the Fire Burning to Be Pilgrims of Hope: Reflection #7
The Vincentian Family reflects on urgent initiatives: opening our eyes to reality through a Gospel lens, truly integrating young people into leadership and decision-making, and strengthening advocacy amid the UN crisis, defending the poor in the face of global instability.