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The Pope Video • For the Abolition of the Death Penalty
by .famvin | September 29, 2022 | Church, Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: For the Abolition of the Death Penalty.
SSVP Medellin Celebrates 140 years of its Foundation
by .famvin | September 26, 2022 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
To celebrate the 140 years of services rendered by the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SSVP) in the City of Medellin (Colombia), a “National Vincentian Meeting” was held from September 23 to 25.
In Brazil, the Center for Refugee Assistance approaches the Schools
by Vincentian Family Office | September 26, 2022 | Daughters of Charity, News | 0 Comments
It is crucial to create opportunities for dialogue between Brazilian students and refugees, in order to break down prejudices and stimulate empathy.
Quarterly Newsletter of the Daughters of Charity in the Province of Rosalie Rendu – July 2022
by Riana Rae Brown | September 24, 2022 | Daughters of Charity, News | 0 Comments
Enjoy the latest quarterly newsletter from the Daughters of Charity in the Province of Rosalie Rendu. July 2022
25th Anniversary of Hogar “San Ramón” in Puerto Cortés (Honduras)
by Iván Juarros, C.M. | Feb 20, 2023 | News
Each day at San Ramón Home is an adventure. The children are full of surprises.
A Roof for Tomorrow
by .famvin | Feb 19, 2023 | Daughters of Charity, News
In Pacoti, in the north-east of Brazil (the state of Ceará), the Daughters of Charity run the Maria Imaculada Institute where 380 children from very low-income families are taken in.
The context to Laudato Si’ – The Famvin Homeless Alliance and Laudato Si’ (I)
by Vincentian Homeless Alliance | Oct 18, 2020 | News
The following is a reflection on our Pope’s words and a consideration of how Laudato Si’ both informs and affirms the work of the Famvin Homeless Alliance. Part 1
Interview with Cristian Reis da Luz, President of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul in Brazil
by Javier F. Chento | Oct 17, 2020 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
We offer this interview with Cristian Reis da Luz, who is the President of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul in Brazil
Q&A Session with the President of the SSVP: Transparency and Dialogue
by Javier F. Chento | Oct 17, 2020 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Vincentians from all over the world will have the chance to ask questions and share comments with the President General of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul on Facebook Live (simultaneous interpreting).
Even during this time of pandemic, the Vincentian Family celebrates
by Vincentian Family Office | Oct 12, 2020 | News
In the afternoon, many families set out to celebrate, in a caravan of cars, another anniversary of the message of love and hope who always characterized Saint Vincent de Paul.
Father Virgil Cordano Center Adapts During Pandemic
by Sister Margaret Louise Brown, DC | Oct 10, 2020 | News
The Fr. Virgil Cordano Center’s (FVCC) purpose is to provide a quiet, respectful, and safe environment for those without housing to experience a place of welcome and support.
“Fratelli tutti” – New Encyclical of Pope Francis
by Javier F. Chento | Oct 10, 2020 | Formation, News
Last Sunday, October 4, the third encyclical of Pope Francis was presented, entitled “Fratelli tutti” in which the Holy Father reflects on fraternity and social friendship.
The Pope Video • Women in Leadership Roles in the Church
by .famvin | Oct 10, 2020 | Church, Formation, Reflections
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: Women in Leadership Roles in the Church.
Who’s the Boss
by Jim Claffey | Oct 8, 2020 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
A number of years ago, my sister, a critical care nurse, wrote a piece for a local newspaper about care for homebound patients called “Who’s the Boss”
Second Meeting of the Vincentian Indigenous Confraternity
by Vincentian Family Office | Oct 5, 2020 | News, Vincentian Family
The Vincentian Indigenous Confraternity, during their second virtual meeting, decided to establish a team that would take responsibility for our external communication.