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A Vincentian Minute: Vincentian Resurrection and New Life Part 2
Fr. Rooney asks us to remember that Easter is a season of deepening our faith. This week: Vincentians are heralds of the Resurrection!
Webinar “Pandemic, Poverty and Future: A New Paradigm”
This formation meeting, hosted by the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, is open to the entire Vincentian Family.
A Journey Into Saint Louise’s Life
In this video produced by Mission and Ministry DePaul University, Father Christopher Robinson, C.M., talks about Louise’s journey– her pilgrimage– towards God’s will for her.
May 2 is St. Catherine Labouré’s Birthday
In celebration of her birthday on Tuesday, watch this video overview of the life of St. Catherine Labouré.
The Impact of Vincentians on the Early American Church: Bishop John Timon, CM
.famvin reminds us of the early impact of Vincentians in New York with articles such as “Life and Legacy of John Timon, C.M., First Bishop of Buffalo, New York.” Fast forward to now and the following article in The Buffalo News, “Remembering Buffalo’s first Catholic...
What if Vincent Hadn’t Been Inventive and Said, “It’s Always Been Done That Way”?
"There's a phrase that should never be used: 'It's always been done that way.' That phrase, let me tell you, is bad. We must always be changing because time changes. The only thing that does not change is what's essential. What doesn't change is the announcement of...
Vincent’s Values – A Spiritual Perspective
“The virtues described above in seventeenth and twentieth century forms are, to use St. Vincent ‘s phrase, the characteristic virtues of his followers. They are the signs by which his followers are meant to be recognized.”
Moved to Correct our Defects • A Weekly Reflection with Louise
"It is not enough to have a mind enlightened by the consciousness of our faults. Our wills must also be moved to correct them. In the first case we purify our conscience, while in the second we embellish and adorn it for the reception of our Jesus." (A 45bis). Louise...
Feast of St. Gianna Beretta Molla
It was during medical school that Gianna became an active member of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul.
Vincentians of Wherever: Dr. Paul Vermette
Dr. Paul Vermette, a professor of education at Niagara University, received Leadership Niagara’s Lifetime Achievement Award during the organization’s annual awards luncheon, held today at the Conference Center Niagara Falls. A professional educator since 1971, Dr....
Mount Students Bring Spirit of Service to Ethiopia #IAmVincent
Riverdale, N.Y. –This summer, Owen Smith ’18 and Damarcus Williams ’18 will bring their passion for service to Ethiopia, fighting poverty by fostering lasting, systemic change. Mr. Smith said he was drawn to Vincentian Lay Missionaries (VLM) because of its strong...
Letting Truth Appear
Letting Truth Appear (John 8:31-42) It’s not often I get stunned by the cover of a magazine, but the one on Time in late March accomplished that. In dark letters set against a darker background was the question, “Is Truth Dead?” The phrase caught a feeling I only half...