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Collaboration to Respond to the Crisis in Ukraine
Here is a little example of how the Vincentian Family has worked together in a collaborative way to respond to the crisis in Ukraine.
“War has no weekends”: Interview with Zuzana, Humanitarian Coordinator, Depaul Slovakia
As soon Ukraine was invaded, Depaul Slovakia started transporting humanitarian aid across the Slovakian border into Ukraine, the first organisation to do so.
A Daughter of Charity: The Oldest Living Person in the World
At times we find curious and journalistically attractive news. Here is such an item: a Daughter of Charity is right now the longest-living person in the world.
VFCAP Meeting in Nigeria
A Nigerian proverb advises, “A single man cannot build a house.” And so, it was appropriate that 52 Vincentian Family members gathered, March 1-4, in Enugu, to “build their house”—to strengthen collaboration among the already vibrant family arms in Nigeria. VFCAP...
International Bulletin of the VMY for April
Vincentian Marian Youth, from its International office, publishes bimonthly a digital bulletin in four languages (English, Spanish, French and Portuguese), of interest not only for the members of its members, but for the entire Vincentian Family. You can read last...
The Pope Video • The Mission of the Laity
This month, the Pope asks us to pray that the lay faithful may fulfil their specific mission, by responding with creativity to the challenges that face the world today. Pope Francis - May 2018 Lay people are on the...
Lay Missionary Life: Bits here and there
Each local missionary community develops its own communal commitments, and develops its own plan for life — in prayer, in witness, in evangelization.
Amazon Synod, Indigenous Peoples, The Planet…
“I am convinced that climate change, and what we do about it, will define us, our era, and ultimately the global legacy we leave for future generations. Today, the time for doubt has passed.” Former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon The...
“Indigenous World Youth Day” Awarded Grant: (EMJI), Soloy Panama 2019
On February 2, 2018, Adveniat awarded a $10,000 USD grant to Fr. Joseph Fitzgerald, C.M. The Vincentian Solidarity Office (VSO), moreover, matched the grant for a total award of $20,000 USD. The grant award was for “Support for the Indigenous World Youth Day 2019 and...
Blessed Ramose Lucien Botovasoa, Martyr of Faith and Charity
Vohipeno is a district center of Madagascar’s southeastern region and is located in the diocese of Farafangana, 42km from Manakara, the nearest town. An exceptional event took place in this village of more than 10,000 inhabitants. In three days, Vohipeno watched its...
Fr. Flavio from the Vincentian Family Office Visits Kenya
On February 13, 2018, Fr. Flavio Pereira, CM and Bro. Sylvester Asabotale Ojubiaja, Esq. left Nigeria in the early morning for Kenya. They were greeted by the warm embrace of the Brothers of CMM. Bro. Leo and Bro. Dennish who received them at the airport, provided...
The Vincentians in Tarahumara (Mexico)
Why are we in Tarahumara? Motivated by our motto: "I was sent to evangelize the poor," the Vincentian missionaries responded to the call of the Bishop to collaborate in the Parish of Chinatú, Chih. We arrived at the Diocese on August 17, 1996. Since then 17...