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“Forgive us for War, O Lord”
by Vincentian Family Office | March 23, 2022 | Conflict in Ukraine, News | 0 Comments
The hostilities in Ukraine are not something new: in 2014 in the eastern part of the country, there were hostile activities between the pro-Russian forces and the Ukrainians. During that year and in the following years, thousands of lives were lost.
Attention Young Adults! Virtual Lenten Vincentian Retreat
by Tess Sanders, VMC West | March 23, 2022 | News | 0 Comments
Alumni of a Vincentian service program for young adults are invited to gather in prayer and reflection on Thursday evenings.
The Other Forgotten Wars
by Javier F. Chento | March 23, 2022 | Conflict in Ukraine, News | 0 Comments
The invasion of Ukraine has made us think of the fragility of international relations, and the danger posed by oligarchies and autocratic governments.
A Call to Prayer
by Vincentian Family Office | March 23, 2022 | Conflict in Ukraine, Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice | 0 Comments
We invite the worldwide Vincentian Family to again join in prayer with the Church for peace in Ukraine.
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Passing of Sister Juana Elizondo, Daughter of Charity
by Celestino Fernández, C. M. | Jul 25, 2022 | Daughters of Charity, News
Yesterday afternoon, Sunday, July 24, 2022, Sister Juana Elizondo Leiza, former Superior General of the Daughters of Charity, passed away in San Sebastian (Spain).
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Young people of the VMY in Lousada (Portugal), nourish their faith and help other
by Vincentian Family Office | Jul 25, 2022 | News, Vincentian Marian Youth
Graduated in nursing, she embraced the spirit of the mission, which brought her to Mozambique with the project “Reborn to hope.” Get to know this young woman and Vincentian Marian Youth better.
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Colorado Vincentian Volunteers Seeking Executive Director – Job Description
by Vincentian Family Office | Jul 24, 2022 | News
The Colorado Vincentian Volunteers (CVV) Executive Director (ED) helps guide a process of companionship with those who live in poverty and are marginalized, working together in mutual relationship with CVV staff and in accountability to the CVV Board of Directors.
First Gathering of Vincentian Family Members of the Pittsburgh and Greensburg Dioceses in Pennsylvania (USA)
by Vincentian Family Office | May 27, 2019 | News, Vincentian Family
When the generalate offices of the Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill were moved to the Pittsburgh Diocese it became a dream to have gatherings in Pennsylvania.
Sheltering the Homeless: Sharing with Others the Joy of our CMM Jubilee Year
by Nathalie Bastiaansen | May 25, 2019 | Brothers CMM, News
On August 25, 1844 Bishop Joannes Zwijsen founded the congregation of the Brothers of Our Lady, Mother of Mercy in Tilburg, the Netherlands. The Brothers CMM will celebrate the 175th anniversary of their foundation with several events throughout the year 2019. The...
Official Announcement of the 5th VMY General Assembly, in 2020
by Javier F. Chento | May 23, 2019 | News, Vincentian Marian Youth
The 5th General Assembly of Vincentian Marian Youth will take place in Bydgoszcz (Poland) from July 17 to 21, 2020, under the motto “Witnessing with hope”.
Why the USA Can’t Solve Homelessness
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | May 22, 2019 | News, Poverty: Analysis and Responses
Diners file in, eat quickly and get up as soon as they’re finished. They know someone is waiting outside for their seat. The USA can’t solve Homelessness.
Vincent is at Home
by Vincentian Family Homeless Alliance | May 21, 2019 | News
In August 2018, Depaul USA opened its first 13 Houses project in Little Rock and welcomed Vincent to his new home. Now, nine months later, we were curious to learn more about him and see how he was doing. For Vincent, it’s been a long way to get where he is now; a...
The Largest Statue of the Miraculous Virgin Worldwide is in Brazil
by Javier F. Chento | May 20, 2019 | News
The statue of Our Lady of Grace dedicated last April is about 82 feet high, weighs half a ton and is the work of a local sculptor with support from the local community.
New National Council of the Vincentian Family in Ecuador
by Vincentian Family Office | May 20, 2019 | News, Vincentian Family
The current National Council of the Vincentian Family in Ecuador (FAVIE) extends an affectionate greeting to each one of you.
What if the 13 Houses Campaign Was Not Only About “13 Houses”?
by Famvin Homeless Alliance | May 19, 2019 | News
An update on the first six months of the “13 Houses” Campaign, which stands as a metaphor for all those actions that aim to provide persons who are homeless with safety, community, warmth, hope, and a future.
Interns Meet Diplomats
by Catherine Prendergast | May 16, 2019 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
The Company of the Daughters of Charity welcomed Seraiah Romero and Maura Avington to be interns at the United Nations. Since fall 2018, they have been actively involved in attending conferences, interacting with various working groups and learning more about the role...