On Friday, March 25, during the celebration of Reconciliation that he will preside over at 5:00 p.m. in St. Peter’s Basilica, Pope Francis will consecrate Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
Vincentian Family Office
“Forgive us for War, O Lord”
The hostilities in Ukraine are not something new: in 2014 in the eastern part of the country, there were hostile activities between the pro-Russian forces and the Ukrainians. During that year and in the following years, thousands of lives were lost.
A Call to Prayer
We invite the worldwide Vincentian Family to again join in prayer with the Church for peace in Ukraine.
And the Small Mustard Seed Grew Up… The Vincentian Family Branches
Once upon a time in a small town, a smart and ambitious young man sought tirelessly to earn a “secure job with benefits” to get his family out of poverty. Because of his intelligence and boldness, he met influential people who would help him to achieve his dream. But...
Open Letter of the Vincentian Family on the Current Situation in Brazil
"I was a stranger, and you invited me into your home" (Mt. 35) The National Vincentian Family, gathered at the Leadership Training Center of the Archdiocese of Salvador between June 14 and 18, denounces the neglect with which people in situation of social...
Vincentian Family Continuing Education: VFCAP Program in Panama
The National Council of Panama organized the First Training Workshop held from February 10-12 in Volcán-Chiriquí at the Héctor Gallego training center. We had the pleasant presence of Fr. Joe Agostino, Coordinator of the Vincentian Family Worldwide, and Yancarlos...
Eighth Pilgrimage To The Tomb Of Blessed Martha Wiecka
The Vincentian Family has organized a pilgrimage to the tomb of the Blessed Martha Weicka in Sniatyn for eight consecutive years. More than 1000 pilgrims came on May 27-28 to pray and ask for the grace from the patronage of the Blessed. The number of pilgrims...
The Vincentian Family at the UN 34th Session of the Human Rights Council
Representatives of the Vincentian Family at the United Nations in Geneva (Daughters of Charity and Society of Saint Vincent de Paul) took part in the 34th session of the Human Rights Council in March 2017. The session focused particularly on the situation in Syria,...
Vincentian Family Croatia: 400th Anniversary National Pilgrimage
The national pilgrimage guided by the motto “Following the path of martyrs” held on May 13, 2017 was the central 400th anniversary event for Vincentian Family Croatia. It gathered members of all seven branches of Vincentian Family Croatia and included a pilgrimage to...
Reflection on the Vincentian Family 400th Anniversary Symposium, Rome, October 2017
Dear Member of the Vincentian Family, May the joy of the Risen Lord be with us always! Four hundred years ago St. Vincent de Paul said that "Love is inventive unto infinity." As our world and the global community evolve rapidly, so does the Charism of Charity....
Vincentian Pilgrimage from Holland to Gannes
We share this chronicle on the peregrination made to Gannes by a group of members of the Vincentian Family of The Netherlands: There he stood, at the middle of the road, when I descended the bus near the church of Gannes, a little village, somewhat above Paris,...
Folleville–Châtillon Experience in Punta de Tralca (Chile)
Encounter of young educators and leaders of the Vincentian Educational Centers of Chile, to live the formative experience centered on the events of Folleville and Châtillon. The Vincentian Family has been invited to celebrate the 400th aniversary of the Charism, as a...
