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“I Like to Think we’re a Springboard into the Rest of Their Lives”

Luton Sinfield, Service Manager at the London Youth Hub, explains why homelessness should be something people pass through before getting on with the rest of their lives.  

400 Years of Mission. 400 years of Faithfulness to the Gospel and to the Poor

This year, the Congregation of the Mission—founded by St. Vincent de Paul in 1625—joyfully commemorates four centuries of missionary life and service. From Paris, where it all began, we celebrate this Jubilee as a unique opportunity to renew our commitment to the most vulnerable, following in the footsteps of the tireless evangelizer of the countryside and forgotten city streets.

John Berry, SSVP USA President, Celebrates the Election of Pope Leo XIV as a Moment of Renewal

John Berry, National President of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in the United States, offers a warm and faith-filled message of congratulations and commitment to the newly elected pope of the Church

Pope Leo XIV: A New Shepherd for a Church that Walks with the Poor

May 8, 2025 will go down in history as the day the Catholic Church elected its first pope born in the United States. Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, a Chicago native with deep missionary roots in Latin America, was chosen by the College of Cardinals to succeed Pope Francis as the 267th pontiff of the Catholic Church.

Pope Francis and St. Louise de Marillac: Models for A Synodal Church

Pope Francis and St. Louise de Marillac: Models for A Synodal Church

On May 9, 2025, as we celebrate the Feast of St. Louise de Marillac, we are invited to recognize the shared spirituality and mission of both Louise and Pope Francis, who embody a Church of compassion, communion, and service to the poor. In this same spirit, the Vincentian Family encourages reflection on the document from the Second Convocation as a guide for discerning the Holy Spirit’s call in today’s world.

Understanding the Conclave: How the Church Elects a New Pope

Understanding the Conclave: How the Church Elects a New Pope

Following the death of Pope Francis, 129 cardinal electors under age 80 will gather in the Sistine Chapel for the conclave beginning May 7 to elect the next pope. Rooted in centuries of tradition, the process involves intense prayer, secrecy, and symbolic rituals, culminating in white smoke and the announcement: “Habemus Papam.”

Cardinal Berhaneyesus Demerew Souraphiel, CM: a Vincentian at the Conclave

Cardinal Berhaneyesus Demerew Souraphiel, CM: a Vincentian at the Conclave

Cardinal Berhaneyesus Demerew Souraphiel, an Ethiopian prelate, has worked tirelessly to advance the Church’s mission in Africa, especially in its most challenging environments. His deep faith, commitment to peace, and focus on the pastoral needs of his people make him a respected voice within the Church. His theological outlook, rooted in the Vincentian spirit, emphasizes human dignity and social justice.

The Hour of Evangelical Courage: Facing the Election of the Next Pope

The Hour of Evangelical Courage: Facing the Election of the Next Pope

Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re’s homily at Pope Francis’ funeral, delivered in a crowded and sorrowful St. Peter’s Square, was not merely a eulogy for an exceptional Pontiff. In a deeper sense, it was a serene and firm gaze upon the legacy left behind, and a silent meditation on the challenges now weighing upon the Church, which will soon elect a new Successor of Peter.

In Memoriam: Message from the President of the Executive Board of the International Vincentian Family After the Death of Pope Francis

In Memoriam: Message from the President of the Executive Board of the International Vincentian Family After the Death of Pope Francis

Following the death of Pope Francis, the President of the Executive Board of the International Vincentian Family, Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, C.M., shares a message of gratitude and reflection. The Pope, who inspired the Vincentian Family with his example of faith, humility, and service, continues to guide us through his legacy. An invitation to follow his vision of a Church that is open and close to the most vulnerable.

A .famvin Triduum

A .famvin Triduum

Triduum is important. It’s the center of the Church year and marks the center of our Vincentian lives too. Creativity needs time to re-center itself as well.

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