Perhaps we have not been fully aware of the size and value of that legacy she has left us.

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 Ross Reyes Dizon | May 13, 2025 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
by Famvin Media Resources | May 13, 2025 | Formation, Vincentian Places | 0 Comments
Having become a professor at the Sorbonne, Frederic Ozanam would live with Amélie (his wife) and later Marie (their daughter) on rue de Grenelle, rue Garancière, and rue de Fleurus, all located in the same general neighborhood of Paris.
by José Alves, CM | May 12, 2025 | 400th anniversary Jubilee, Formation | 0 Comments
Ecumenism is the search for unity, communion and harmony among Christians, despite their differences; this movement pursues the unity of faith in Jesus Christ, over and above the diversity of expressions and rites.
by Famvin Media Resources | May 9, 2025 | Formation
Perhaps we have not been fully aware of the size and value of that legacy she has left us.
by .famvin | May 8, 2025 | Formation, Vincentian Branches
The Famvin Alliance, established in 2017 to commemorate the Vincentian Charism, aims to improve the lives of homeless individuals with innovative solutions. Its “13 Houses” campaign seeks to transform the lives of 10,000 people across 156 countries, inspired by St. Vincent de Paul’s legacy.
by .famvin | May 8, 2025 | Formation, Saints and Blessed of the Vincentian Family
Saint Louise de Marillac was a French woman of deep faith who co-founded the Daughters of Charity with St. Vincent de Paul, dedicating her life to serving the poor, sick, and marginalized. Her legacy lives on through the global work of the Daughters of Charity and her enduring example of humble, Christ-centered service.
by Famvin Media Resources | Apr 29, 2025 | Formation, Vincentian Places
Having become a professor at the Sorbonne, Frederic Ozanam would live with Amélie (his wife) and later Marie (their daughter) on rue de Grenelle, rue Garancière, and rue de Fleurus, all located in the same general neighborhood of Paris.
by .famvin | Apr 28, 2025 | Formation, Vincentian Dictionary
Proactivity is essential in modern society, requiring individuals and groups to take initiative, anticipate challenges, and create positive change in various areas, including work, education, and social justice. From a Catholic and Vincentian perspective, proactivity aligns with faith, moral responsibility, and the call to serve the poor through systemic change, advocacy, and transformative action.
by Famvin Media Resources | Apr 27, 2025 | Formation
Father Rooney extends the Sunday Scriptures for Vincentians in a Lent and Easter Journey. This week: Vincentians “plunging into the Paschal Mystery; our constantly-lived baptism.”
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 .famvin | Apr 23, 2025 | Formation, Vincentian Branches
Founded in 1833 in Paris by university students, the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul is a global Catholic organization that aids the needy and promotes social justice in over 150 countries.
by .famvin | Apr 22, 2025 | Formation, Reflections, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
This reflection invites us to take seriously the cries of those who suffer injustice today, and to ask ourselves: What would Frederic Ozanam do? And more importantly, what is Jesus calling me to do?
by Tim Williams | Apr 22, 2025 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, SVDP Contemplation
God, who once spoke through prophets and storms, ultimately chose to communicate through the humility of the Incarnation, becoming one with humanity to share in its suffering and offer divine love. This same spirit of humble, personal presence inspires a way of serving the poor that prioritizes friendship and love over institutional distance or authority.