On Wednesday, February 23, during his General Audience in the Vatican, Pope Francis made an anguished and energetic plea for peace.
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Statement from Depaul International on the situation in Ukraine
Statement from Matthew Carter, CEO of Depaul International on the current situation in Ukraine.
Boot Straps and Poverty
Thinking about all 17 Sustainable Development Goals, the UN’s ambitious 2030 Agenda for People, the Planet and Prosperity, is exhausting.
Javier F. Chento, New International Coordinator of .famvin
For two years Fr. Aidan Rooney, C.M., has been the international coordinator of the Vincentian commission dedicated to providing information and training materials to the entire Vincentian Family in the world (.famvin), and has brilliantly carried out the stage of...
The Oceans
We continue to call for the protection of our common home. This month has welcomed the high-level UN Conference to Support the Implementation of Sustainable Development Goal 14: conserve and sustainably use...
Videos: The Family at the European Parliament
Please enjoy these videos from the recent event at the European Parliament.
Protect Health Care for Poor and Vulnerable People!
June 27, 2017 My Dear Vincentians, At the earliest possible moment, I urge you to either e-mail or call your US Senator to urge him or her to not support the just released Senate legislation which would decimate health care coverage for the poor and vulnerable – the...
Famvin Homeless Alliance Launches Internet Presence
On the web and on Facebook, you can find the Famvin Homeless Alliance: the special 400th anniversary initiative of the Vincentian Family. Designed and implemented by .famvin, the site will provide information and facilitate the initiative. Facebook will provide...
Summary of Workshops Held at the North American Vincentian Family Gathering
Twenty-two branches of the Vincentian Family and four universities sent representatives to the North American Vincentian Family Gathering from June 9-11 to explore the 400th Anniversary theme of Welcoming the...
Vincentian Family Continuing Education: VFCAP Program in Panama
The National Council of Panama organized the First Training Workshop held from February 10-12 in Volcán-Chiriquí at the Héctor Gallego training center. We had the pleasant presence of Fr. Joe Agostino, Coordinator of the Vincentian Family Worldwide, and Yancarlos...
Your Health: A Sacred Matter
A member of the Vincentian Family, Lady of Charity Marilyn Martone and her daughter Michelle are featured in a new PBS documentary called, "Your Health: A Sacred Matter." Michelle is a person with disabilities who suffered a traumatic brain injury after being hit by a...
Bulletin: Vincentian Family at the European Parliament June 28
The Press Office of the international religious family of St. Vincent de Paul is pleased to share this news of the continuing celebration of the 400th Anniversary of its founding. You can download a version in English, French or Spanish below. Antonio Tajani,...
