With deep joy we share the testimony of Sr. Enda Mullen, of the Sisters of the Holy Faith, a congregation belonging to the Vincentian Family. In a brief but inspiring video, Sister Enda recounts her experience during the international meeting held in Rome last November 2024.
May 8, 2025 will go down in history as the day the Catholic Church elected its first pope born in the United States. Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, a Chicago native with deep missionary roots in Latin America, was chosen by the College of Cardinals to succeed Pope Francis as the 267th pontiff of the Catholic Church.
On May 9, 2025, as we celebrate the Feast of St. Louise de Marillac, we are invited to recognize the shared spirituality and mission of both Louise and Pope Francis, who embody a Church of compassion, communion, and service to the poor. In this same spirit, the Vincentian Family encourages reflection on the document from the Second Convocation as a guide for discerning the Holy Spirit’s call in today’s world.
Join us in watching this inspiring message from Guillermo Bolívar, representing a Vincentian branch in Medellín, Colombia. He shares key takeaways from the Second Convocation of the Vincentian Family held in Rome last November.
This special issue of the Vincentian Family Bulletin honors the life and legacy of Pope Francis, highlighting his deep connection with the Vincentian charism and his tireless service to the poor. It offers reflections, key documents, and encounters that celebrate his impact on the Church and the world.
As the Church bids farewell to Pope Francis, the Vincentian Family around the world pauses not only in mourning, but in reflection. For those who follow in the footsteps of St. Vincent de Paul, the life and legacy of Pope Francis feel deeply familiar: a love for the poor that is not abstract, a faith expressed in action, a Church that is close to the people, and a Gospel lived on the margins.
Pope Francis passed away today, Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88, after being hospitalized at Gemelli Hospital in Rome and spending several weeks in recovery at his residence. His health was delicate, and unfortunately, he did not respond to treatment.
Presented at the Second Convocation of the Vincentian Family in Rome (November 2024), the video “Faces of Charity” brings to life eleven real stories of service from around the globe. These testimonies reveal the everyday courage and creativity of Vincentian communities committed to the poor, weaving a powerful narrative of hope, dignity, and transformative love.
The II International Convocation of the Vincentian Family took place in Rome from November 14 to 17, 2024, bringing together members from around the world to strengthen their mission of serving the poor. Inés Barés from Panama shared her testimony, highlighting the joy of reconnecting with fellow Vincentians, learning from diverse experiences, and reinforcing the bonds that keep the Vincentian fire alive.
An Exhortation of the Vincentian Family on Immigration Policies, urging governments to adopt compassionate immigration policies that respect human dignity. Grounded in biblical teachings and the Vincentian charism, we are committed to providing pastoral care and practical assistance to migrants while advocating for just and humane practices globally.
The Second Convocation of the Vincentian Family, held in Rome in November 2024, reaffirmed the commitment to responding to the cry of the poor and the earth through synodality and structural transformation. Sr. Solange Wider, a Sister of Charity of St. Jeanne Antida Thouret, shares her testimony.
Father Tomaž Mavrič, CM’s Lenten letter invites the Vincentian Family to deepen their understanding of the virtues of St. Vincent de Paul — humility, simplicity, and charity — inspiring us to look at the poorest with committed love. Thanks to the Vincentian Family Translators’ Fellowship, this reflection is now available as a podcast to listen to, download, and share.
