In thanksgiving and praise to the Lord, we join the Missionaries of the Congregation of the Mission who are living in joy the 4th Centenary of their foundation.

by Famvin Media Resources | May 16, 2025 | Formation | 0 Comments
Louise de Marillac was a woman of many gifts. She learned to wait patiently to discover God’s will and then she did it.
by .famvin | May 15, 2025 | Formation, Outstanding Vincentians | 0 Comments
Sister Blandina Segale’s life is a remarkable testament to faith, bravery, and selfless devotion to others. Her fearless stand against injustice, and her tireless efforts in education and healthcare have cemented her place in history. As her cause for sainthood progresses, her legacy continues to serve as an inspiration, proving that true heroism is found not in acts of violence, but in acts of love and compassion. Her story remains a guiding light for those who seek to make the world a better place through faith and service.
by Vincentian Family Office | May 14, 2025 | Formation, Vincentian Branches | 1 Comment
by Tim Williams | May 13, 2025 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, SVDP Contemplation | 0 Comments
We are called to serve the poor not from a place of superiority, but from our own shared brokenness and need for God’s grace, just as Frédéric Ozanam recognized his human frailty. In embracing our brokenness, we become instruments of Christ—blessed, broken, and shared like the Eucharist—bringing hope, joy, and communion to a world in need.
by .famvin | Apr 27, 2025 | 400th anniversary Jubilee, Formation
In thanksgiving and praise to the Lord, we join the Missionaries of the Congregation of the Mission who are living in joy the 4th Centenary of their foundation.
by .famvin | Apr 26, 2025 | Featured, Formation, Reflections
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.
by Famvin Media Resources | Apr 25, 2025 | Formation, Media
Louise’s spirituality was not some doctrine but involved clothing herself in the Spirit of Jesus Christ.
by Stafford R. Poole, C.M. | Mar 13, 2025 | Formation, Outstanding Vincentians
Brother Bertrand Ducournau, a devoted follower and secretary of Saint Vincent de Paul, was instrumental in preserving the saint’s legacy. His meticulous documentation of Vincent’s teachings and letters, often against opposition, ensured that future generations could access these valuable records, making him a key figure in the history of the Congregation of the Mission.
by .famvin | Mar 12, 2025 | Formation, Vincentian Branches
The Union-Chrétienne de Saint Chaumond is a women’s institute of consecrated life of pontifical right, founded in 1652 by St. Vincent de Paul and the Venerable Madame de Polallion.
by Mark Gaetani | Mar 12, 2025 | Formation
Are the days of cash numbered? Today around 10 per cent of purchases involve cash. Will it disappear forever? St Vincent de Paul Society wants protection for the many people who still rely on cash.
by Tim Williams | Mar 11, 2025 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, SVDP Contemplation
While Vincentians are called to selfless action in serving others, they must also recognize the need for rest and renewal, following St. Vincent’s advice to balance work with replenishment. True virtue comes from consistent practice, but without moderation, even good works can lead to burnout, making rest an essential part of sustaining compassionate service.
by Ross Reyes Dizon | Mar 11, 2025 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is the perfect model of the life of prayer. He always walks in the presence of God, listens to him and obeys him to death. Last Sunday, Luke showed us Jesus as the model, to follow in times of testing. Today, he teaches us that our model in all our actions...
by .famvin | Mar 11, 2025 | Formation
The most extreme trials can become a path of spiritual growth if we surrender ourselves into God’s hands. Through simplicity, humility, meekness, mortification and zeal for souls, our faith is strengthened and flourishes even in the midst of suffering.
by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 11, 2025 | Formation, Vincentian Places
While a student at the Sorbonne, Frédéric found a guardian in André-Marie Ampère, a mathematical expert, and French physician who himself was Lyonnais.
by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 9, 2025 | Formation
Father Rooney extends the Sunday Scriptures for Vincentians in a “Lent and Easter Journey.”
by .famvin | Mar 8, 2025 | 50th anniversary of the Canonization of Mother Seton, Formation, Sisters of Charity
Elizabeth Ann Seton’s canonization ceremony on September 14, 1975, drew an enormous crowd to St. Peter’s Square in Rome, with participants from diverse nations and backgrounds, including clergy and laypeople. The ceremony featured historical firsts, such as women presenting petitions for canonization and participating in the papal Mass, followed by days of thanksgiving Masses attended by prominent clergy.