The Vincentians of the Eastern Province USA have released a short film in honor of the 400th anniversary of the Congregation of the Mission.

by Famvin Media Resources | May 23, 2025 | Formation | 0 Comments
Presentation on the life of St. Joan Antida Thouret.
by .famvin | May 22, 2025 | Formation, Saints and Blessed of the Vincentian Family | 0 Comments
Jeanne Antide Thouret, born in 1765, lived deeply united to the charism of St. Vincent de Paul, serving the poor with fidelity even in times of persecution and religious dispersion. She founded the Congregation of the Sisters of Charity of Besançon, always remaining faithful to the spirit and teachings of the saint, whom she recognized as her Father and model.
by .famvin | May 22, 2025 | Formation, Outstanding Vincentians | 0 Comments
Jacques-Émile Sontag, born June 6, 1869 in Dinsheim, Alsace (France) and shot dead July 31, 1918 in Ourmia, Persia, was a French priest of the Congregation of the Mission, and the first Latin archbishop of Isfahan and Apostolic Delegate to Persia. He devoted his life to serving the marginalized in Persia, ultimately sacrificing himself during the massacres of World War I.
by .famvin | May 21, 2025 | Formation, Vincentian Branches | 1 Comment
In Medellín (Colombia), the Aguapaneleros de la Noche Foundation was established more than two decades ago to improve the lives of those who live in the darkness of abandonment and exclusion.
by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 28, 2025 | 400th anniversary Jubilee, Congregation of the Mission, Formation
The Vincentians of the Eastern Province USA have released a short film in honor of the 400th anniversary of the Congregation of the Mission.
by .famvin | Feb 27, 2025 | Formation, Outstanding Vincentians
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.
by .famvin | Feb 26, 2025 | Formation, Vincentian Branches
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.
by John Freund, CM | Sep 25, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Who are the great geniuses of history? There are certainly many who shaped the daily lives of people of their time … and well beyond.
by Tim Williams | Sep 24, 2024 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, SVDP Contemplation
This post originally appeared on ssvpusa.org “All those who have experience of public charity,” wrote Bl. Frédéric in 1848, “know that the poor are never better helped than by the poor.” [To Good People, L’ere Nouvelle, 1848] Those who have suffered deprivation and...
by Ross Reyes Dizon | Sep 24, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus is meek and lowly of heart. Hence, he wants us to be meek and lowly of heart also, and not at all haughty. John and the other disciples way well be as jealous for Jesus’ sake as Joshua was for Moses’. Or they may be so haughty. Haughty enough to think that...
by Famvin Media Resources | Sep 22, 2024 | Formation
Fr. Rooney continues a series called “Vincentian Theological Terms.” This week: Gospel.
by Famvin Media Resources | Sep 20, 2024 | Daughters of Charity, Formation
We would like to draw your attention to a new video from the Daughters of Charity International.
by Ross Reyes Dizon | Sep 20, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Jesus makes clear what it means to have eyes and a heart for those who are poor. Those who follow him are to have eyes and a heart for them also.
by .famvin | Sep 20, 2024 | Formation, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
The WORKING GROUP TO END HOMELESSNESS (WGEH) Statement on the Summit of the Future and the Pact for the Future
by John Freund, CM | Sep 20, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
Most visitors to Vincentian Mindwalk have heard anywhere from hundreds to literally thousands of sermons. Opps, I mean homilies!
by Tomaž Mavrič, CM | Sep 20, 2024 | Formation, Reflections
As usual at this time, Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, CM, President of the Executive Board of the Vincentian Family, has sent a reflection to the entire Vincentian Family on the occasion of the feast of Saint Vincent de Paul on September 27.