The Hotel-Dieu was built in the 15th century as a hospital. This is typical of the hospitals that the church operated in the time of St. Vincent de Paul.
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by John Freund, CM | June 7, 2024 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Do we really listen to the calls of the poor… or send their cries to voicemail or spam folders?
by .famvin | June 6, 2024 | Formation, Sisters of Charity | 0 Comments
The Global Justice Committee of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth hosted a Zoom panel sharing and discussion on June 4, 2024, on the 2023 General Assembly Commitment of responding to the needs of oppressed and marginalized persons.
by Famvin Media Resources | June 6, 2024 | Formation | 0 Comments
‘Learn from me, for I am gentle and humble of heart.’ was a Scripture verse that Louise and Vincent loved to quote.
by Shirley Smalley | June 6, 2024 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
Our vocation calls us to reach out and serve beside other people of good will to help relieve poverty and injustice.
by Famvin Media Resources | Jun 18, 2024 | Formation
The Hotel-Dieu was built in the 15th century as a hospital. This is typical of the hospitals that the church operated in the time of St. Vincent de Paul.
by Samantha Hill and James Hodge | Jun 17, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.
by Famvin Media Resources | Jun 16, 2024 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
An interesting homily by Bishop Donald J. Hying, the former National Episcopal Advisor to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul USA.
by Javier F. Chento | Apr 23, 2024 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
April 23, 2024 marks the 211th anniversary of the birth of Frederic Ozanam and the 191st anniversary of the creation of the first charity conference. A seemingly insignificant event, a controversy over the then scarce charitable action of the Church in France,...
by Famvin Media Resources | Apr 23, 2024 | Formation
After his secondary studies at Dax, Vincent entered the university. He finished his studies at Toulouse in 1604 and received the baccalaureate in theology.
by Samantha Hill | Apr 22, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
A weekly reflection for all the Vincentian Family, from Australia.
by Famvin Media Resources | Apr 21, 2024 | Formation
Fr. Rooney reflects on the multiple meanings of “Vincentian” words. This week: Evangelization.
by Girolamo Grammatico | Apr 21, 2024 | Formation
Find out how the Congregation of the Mission welcomes Pope Francis’ invitation to be “pilgrims of hope” and “builders of peace”, deepening the papal message and praying together for missionaries and vocations.
by Javier F. Chento | Apr 20, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
We are convinced that the science of charitable reforms is not learned in the books or in the tribunes of the public assemblies, but by going up to the hovel of the poor, sitting at their bedside, suffering the cold they suffer. Then, in friendly conversation, we have...
by Famvin Media Resources | Apr 19, 2024 | Formation
In May 1629, Vincent de Paul made a request of Louise de Marillac. Would she accept going to Montmirail to visit the Confraternities of Charity established in that town and the neighboring villages?
by John Freund, CM | Apr 19, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
I am finally becoming aware of the gift I have taken for granted all my life. The home we call Planet Earth. I suspect I am not alone in this.
by Jim Claffey, CM | Apr 18, 2024 | Formation, News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
The annual World Happiness Report is out. But a lot of people won’t be happy.