Tomaž Mavrič, CM
A Desire to Help and Transform the Lives of the Poorest
In 2002, after being made redundant from St John of God Hospital in Scorton, North Yorkshire, I found myself on a life-changing journey to Kumi Hospital in eastern Uganda.
Letter from Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, CM, on the Occasion of the Feast of St. Vincent de Paul 2024
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.
Brazil: A Minibus Offering Dignity to the Homeless
The “Micro da Caridade” project in Brazil was created in response to the growing vulnerability and food insecurity of the homeless, aggravated by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Vincentian Marian Youth: Inspired by Mary, Committed to the Service of the Needy #famvin2024
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...
Hands for Bread: On the Road to the 2025 Jubilee of the Congregation of the Mission
This spiritual guide, written by the Director of the Office of Communication of the Congregation of the Mission, explores the meaning of hope, solidarity and Christian mission in helping the poor.
Remember: in November 2024, the Vincentian Family Will Meet in Rome! #famvin2024
We especially invite Vincentian leaders from around the world, and younger members of the Vincentian Family.
Pope Francis Appoints Fr. Getahun Fanta Shikune CM as Vicar Apostolic of Nekemte (Ethiopia)
The Vicariate of Nekemte became vacant when Pope Francis appointed Bishop Varghese Thottamkara, CM, the former Vicar Apostolic of Nekemte, as the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Balasore in India on May 10, 2023.
The Congregation of the Mission: Evangelization and Service to the Poor #famvin2024
Since its foundation, the Congregation of the Mission has been dedicated to following Christ the evangelizer of the poor.
Cardinal Michael Czerny SJ will be Addressing the Second Convocation of the Vincentian Family in Rome, November 14-17 #famvin2024
On Friday morning, November 14, Michael Cardinal Czerny, S.J., Prefect of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development, will be addressing our gathering.
Synodality and its Silences #famvin2024
Synodality must include ecological concerns, addressing the environmental crises impacting the poor and marginalized.
International Association of Charities: Over 400 Years in the Service of our Neighbors #famvin2024
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.
Second Vincentian Family Convocation: “Keeping the Fire Burning: Vincentian Synodality in Action” (14 – 17 November 2024 in Rome, Italy)
The Vincentian Family Executive Board invites you to our Second Vincentian Family Convocation: “Keeping the Fire Burning: Vincentian Synodality in Action” (14 – 17 November 2024 in Rome, Italy).