Formation

Feast Day of St. Jeanne-Antide Thouret (May 23)

by Famvin Media Resources | May 19, 2023 | Formation | 0 Comments

Learn more in this video that tells the story of her life.

Walking In the Shoes of the Fisherman

by John Freund, CM | May 19, 2023 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Shortly after ordination in 1965, I remember reading the best-selling and quite controversial novel by Morris West, “The Shoes of the Fisherman.” It concerns the election of a Ukrainian pope.

The Way, the Truth, and the Life

by .famvin | May 18, 2023 | Formation, News, Reflections | 2 Comments

St. John’s University commemorated the passing of Sr. Margaret John Kelly, D.C. ’64G, ’67Ph.D., the founder and former Executive Director of the Vincentian Center for Church and Society.

Climate Change: An Update and a Response

by James R. Walters | May 18, 2023 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 1 Comment

Since starting my work as the NGO Representative for the Sisters of Charity Federation at the United Nations at the start of the year, there is a plethora of justice issues that demand our attention.

Anecdotes of the Vincentian Family: The Chest of Drawers of the Poor Family

by Javier F. Chento | Sep 9, 2023 | Formation

One New Year's Eve, Frederic Ozanam was telling his wife Amélie about a poor family who had known better days, but...

The Pope Video • For People Living on the Margins

by .famvin | Sep 9, 2023 | Church, Formation, Reflections

“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: For People Living on the Margins.

Ozanam: The Inspiration Continues

by Famvin Media Resources | Sep 9, 2023 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul

This film was written and Directed by Bruce Dynan, and produced for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, New South...

Vincentian Prayer Images: One of the Great Saints of History II

by John Freund, CM | Oct 12, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

Saint Vincent believed that in imitation of Jesus, the essential mission of Christians is saving the poor.

Catholic Women Association

by Spalding Hurst | Oct 11, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

Sisters Vinaya and Philomina attended the annual commissioning of Southern Denary of Malindi Diocese: Catholic Women Association (CWA).

A Vincentian Minute: 3 things about Catherine Labouré

by Famvin Media Resources | Oct 10, 2021 | Formation

Fr. Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. presents: three things about Catherine Labouré.

A Path Forward

by Spalding Hurst | Oct 9, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

The Sisters of Charity of Nazareth announced a $2.5 million dollar investment in the Louisville Urban League and its “A Path Forward for Louisville” work.

Our Common Agenda…Report of the Secretary-General

by Jim Claffey | Oct 8, 2021 | Formation, Vincentian Family at the U.N.

Antonio Guterrez recently issued a report focusing on recommendations to advance the agenda for people, for the planet, for prosperity and for peace.

Have You Tried Christianity?

by John Freund, CM | Oct 8, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

It is obvious that we are not living in the same church as we were some 50 years ago. How obvious depends on whether you are 60, 40, or 20,

Transforming lives at Sister Visitor

by Spalding Hurst | Oct 7, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

Sister of Charity of Nazareth Paris Slapikas, who took the helm of Catholic Charities of Louisville’s Sister Visitor Center June 1, aims to work with the center’s staff to transform the lives of those they serve.