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Nicaragua rarely dominates the world’s headlines, yet its democratic space is nearly closed. Political opponents have been jailed or exiled, civil society dismantled, and the Catholic Church repeatedly targeted. The recent detention of Bishop Abelardo Mata exposes a deeper question: what happens when repression becomes normal enough for the world to stop looking?
As extreme heat swept across Europe last month, the UK registered record temperatures for June. For the homelessness sector, this severely impacts our clients and our workforce. But, as the climate crisis intensifies, how prepared are we?
A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on August 10, killing hundreds and devastating communities. The Vincentian Family has not escaped the tragedy: a Vincentian volunteer died, houses and churches were damaged, and communities are mobilizing in prayer, solidarity, assessment, and aid. Here is what we know so far.
July 28, 2026, marked the 25th anniversary of the arrival of the first Sisters of Charity of Saint Jean-Antide Thouret in Vietnam: 25 years of abundant blessings!
CURRENT: A Descendant’s Journey for Truth explores slavery, forced migration, family memory, and the recovery of overlooked African American histories. The documentary features the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, highlighting their archival work, their acknowledgment of ties to enslaved people, and their commitment to truth, remembrance, justice, and reconciliation.
In the face of the human tragedy in Ceuta, the Vincentian Family Office expresses its sorrow for those who have died or remain missing and calls for immediate protection for the survivors, especially children. No border, political interest, or immigration status can be placed above a person’s life, dignity, and rights.
The 18th National Gathering of the Vincentian Family in Brazil, held in Fortaleza, brought together representatives of 12 Branches to strengthen communion, formation, and mission. Guided by the See-Discern-Act-Celebrate method, participants explored FAVILA’s action priorities and renewed their commitment to live the charism through concrete service to people in poverty.
Love Above All, the recently released album by Javier F. Chento, brings together 18 Christian songs performed entirely a cappella: 15 in English and 3 in Spanish. Presented as the first volume of songs rooted in Vincentian spirituality, the collection moves through Scripture, personal prayer, praise, discipleship, friendship, social commitment, and service to people who are poor.
Twenty-five years ago, lay Vincentian missionaries from around the world gathered in Los Molinos, Spain, for MISEVI’s First General Assembly. The meeting gave shape to a shared identity, created an international leadership structure, and affirmed a missionary vocation that continues to send laypeople across borders in service of those most in need.
Two 2026 programs at the International Formation Center in Paris invite Vincentians to return to the sources of their charism and renew their service of Christ and the poor. The September session offers a month of spiritual renewal, while the November program focuses on missionaries, parish priests, and collaborators engaged in pastoral ministry.
The repeal of the Vagrancy Act ends two centuries of criminalising rough sleeping and begging in England and Wales. Yet legal reform alone is not enough. Lasting progress will depend on investment in prevention, outreach, housing and trauma-informed support, while ensuring that new powers do not simply replace one form of criminalisation with another.
Beginning this September, famvin.org will launch a new monthly editorial series exploring the most pressing challenges facing our world through the eyes of the Vincentian Family. Rooted in the Gospel and inspired by the charism of Saint Vincent de Paul, these reflections will examine the realities that shape our societies while highlighting the countless ways Vincentians are already responding with compassion, justice, and hope.
