Cleonice Regina Claudino, DC
President General of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Publishes Last Circular Letter of his Mandate
by Vincentian Family Office | February 6, 2023 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
The President General speaks of the importance of succession at the Council General and offers some advice to the Vincentians.
Ukraine joins the 13 Houses Campaign: rebuilding hope for those who lost everything
by Vincentian Family Office | February 5, 2023 | Conflict in Ukraine, News | 0 Comments
The Vincentian Family has showed great commitment and dedication towards those in need since the beginning of the war, including by providing essential and emergency aid on the ground.
Germantown’s renowned Miraculous Medal Shrine becomes minor basilica
by Vincentian Family Office | February 4, 2023 | News | 0 Comments
A new distinguished title has come to The Miraculous Medal Shrine in the Germantown section of Philadelphia.
Popular Mission of the Vincentian Family in Brazil (2023)
by Cléber Teodósio, CM | January 30, 2023 | News | 0 Comments
More than 40 Missionaries, members of the worldwide Vincentian Family, participated in the mission in Piracema (Minas Gerais, Brazil)
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Materials for a Vincentian Charism Retreat
by Vincentian Family Office | May 27, 2023 | Featured, News, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
On the occasion of the feast of Pentecost 2023, an international team from different branches of the Vincentian Family have published a guide for a personal retreat that can be done over the course of five days.
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Protecting Children’s Rights in the Netherlands
by Vincentian Family Office | May 21, 2023 | News
According to recent figures published by Statistics Netherlands (CBS)[1], 209,000 children in the Netherlands are living at risk of poverty, with their parents earning a salary below the national low-income threshold.
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Announcement of the First Vincentian Meeting in Miami, June 30-July 2, 2023
by Vincentian Family Office | May 15, 2023 | News
“Walking together with Mary and Saint Vincent” is the theme of the upcoming international meeting of the branches of the Vincentian Family open to all vincentians, friends, benefactors, and anyone else interested, which will take place in Miami from June 30 to July 2, 2023.
Chronicle of the 43rd General Assembly of the Congregation of the Mission, July 14
by Vincentian Family Office | Jul 15, 2022 | Congregation of the Mission, News
As we enter the final moments of our General Assembly, we began today by placing ourselves in God’s hands. This was a very special day: a private audience with Pope Francis. We left for the Vatican at 9:00 hours. In the gathering Hall were members of three Religious...
Address of the Holy Father to Participants in the General Chapters of the Congregation of the Mission and Other Religious Orders
by Vincentian Family Office | Jul 14, 2022 | Congregation of the Mission, News
Pope Francis underlines the importance of evangelization, saying that it should be oriented towards witnessing and proclaiming the Gospel, in his address to the members of the Order of the Mother of God, the Basilian Order of St. Josaphat and the Congregation of the Mission as they hold their General Chapters.
“It is in everyday life that we discern our call,” says Sister Maria Rita
by Vincentian Family Office | Jul 14, 2022 | Daughters of Charity, News
We spoke with Sister Maria Rita, who has recently been sent on her first mission, in Mato Grosso do Sul (Brazil).
Chronicle of the 43rd General Assembly of the Congregation of the Mission, July 13
by Vincentian Family Office | Jul 14, 2022 | Congregation of the Mission, News
In the name of the commission, Father Rolando Gutiérrez reminded the delegates this was the time to share in a plenary session the lines of action of the respective continental groups.
Chronicle of the 43rd General Assembly of the Congregation of the Mission, July 12
by Vincentian Family Office | Jul 13, 2022 | Congregation of the Mission, News
The Synthesis Commission presented its work, and time was allotted for commentary and amendments to the work. Father Daniel Pilario explained the manner in which the document was developed and described the steps that would be taken so that a Final Document is approved.
Visit to the Generalate of the Brothers of Charity in Rome
by Vincentian Family Office | Jul 12, 2022 | News
Fr. Joseph Agostino, CM, director of the Vincentian Family Office in Philadelphia (USA), visited Bro. Rene Stockman, Superior General of the the Brothers of Charity, and Venance Kapita, member of the Vincentian Family Retreat Task Force.
Chronicle of the 43rd General Assembly of the Congregation of the Mission, July 11
by Vincentian Family Office | Jul 12, 2022 | Congregation of the Mission, News
After the excursion to Assisi yesterday (Sunday) and after celebrating the Eucharist this morning, the delegates gathered in the Merry Del Val Assembly Hall at 09:30 hours. The session began with the invocation of the Holy Spirit (in Indonesian). The moderator...
Chronicle of the 43rd General Assembly of the Congregation of the Mission, July 9
by Vincentian Family Office | Jul 11, 2022 | Congregation of the Mission, News
After the celebration of the Eucharist, the session began with the invocation of the Holy Spirit (in Chinese). Video presentation of the Province of the Philippines explaining the ministry of accompanying widows and orphans of individuals who have been extrajudicially...
The National Gathering of the Vincentian Family in Brazil Stressed the Importance of Seeking New Ways of Acting Together
by Vincentian Family Office | Jul 11, 2022 | News
The National Meeting of the Vincentian Family was held in Osasco (Brazil) from June 17 to 19 and included the participation of representatives from thirteen branches of the Vincentian Family.