Culture is an essential asset that develops critical judgment and fosters connection between communities. In addition to enriching society, cultural diversity promotes mutual respect and understanding from a social and moral perspective. From a Christian perspective, faith and culture complement each other to build a more just and caring society.
Father Rooney extends the Sunday Scriptures for Vincentians in an Easter Journey. This week: Jesus asks, “Will you love me?”… in the person of the poor.
Perhaps we have not been fully aware of the size and value of that legacy she has left us.
The Vincentians of the Eastern Province USA have released a short film in honor of the 400th anniversary of the Congregation of the Mission.
Amélie Soulacroix was a fundamental support of Frederic Ozanam, his constant companion in his academic and social responsibilities, as well as in his mission and his vision of social justice. Thanks to her and her tireless work to preserve the memory of her husband, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul and the Vincentian Family can know Blessed Frederic better.
The Congregation of the Sisters of Providence was founded in Montreal, Canada, in 1843 by Blessed Émilie Gamelin, a woman whose life was marked by compassion and devotion to the most vulnerable.
The Vincentian Family stands united in prayer, asking God for the Pope’s speedy recovery. Please join us each day as we lift the Holy Father to the Lord in healing
Sister Francinaina Cirer Carbonell was born in Sencelles, Mallorca, in 1781. From a young age she devoted her life to serving those in need, founding the Congregation of the Sisters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul of Mallorca (Spain). Her life was characterized by her dedication to the most needy. She was beatified in 1989 by Pope John Paul II.
Jesus, the Messiah or Christ, is the one true Teacher we have. Hence, we let no one call us teachers, since we are, rather, his pupils. In today’s gospel, Jesus still has for pupils not just his apostles and disciples but all those who hear him. He now teaches them...
We are called to love God with our whole being and to love our neighbor as ourselves, not just with kind words but through concrete actions. True love, as St. Vincent teaches, is both affective and effective—requiring not only heartfelt compassion but also the labor of service, sustained by rest so that we may continue our mission.
When Frederic first arrived in Paris as a student, he lived in a pension near the Jardin des Plantes (the main botanical garden in France), a neighborhood that was relatively inexpensive but also distant from the university.
Migration from social, moral, Christian and Vincentian perspectives. Part 3: The Vincentian Family addresses the migration crisis with compassion and justice, offering direct assistance to migrants and refugees while advocating for systemic change. It promotes human dignity and the creation of inclusive communities, demonstrating its commitment to the most vulnerable and to social transformation.
