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Homeless people: a question of humanity and fraternity
by Vincentian Homeless Alliance | February 7, 2021 | News | 1 Comment
Homeless people exist. Calling them by their name is a question of humanity and fraternity, recognizing them with an ID and personal documents means building a healthy, united, open and creative society.
International Assistance for the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul arrives in Venezuela
by Javier F. Chento | February 6, 2021 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 2 Comments
With the arrival of emergency resources from the International Society of Saint Vincent de Paul International, the members in Venezuela have been able to help many people in need.
The Pope Video • For Women who are Victims of Violence
by .famvin | February 6, 2021 | Church, Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: For Women who are Victims of Violence.
Letter from Tomaž Mavrič, CM, President of the Executive Committee of the Vincentian Family, on the “13 houses” initiative
by Tomaž Mavrič, CM | February 2, 2021 | News, Vincentian Family | 1 Comment
The VFEC has emphasized that the Famvin Homeless Alliance (FHA), of which the 13 Houses Project is a part, is our unique common project in the area of charity. Therefore, it must be promoted enthusiastically within the Vincentian Family to reach each member’s heart so that everyone becomes a part of this common initiative.
Introducing ‘Seton & Culture’ – A New Essay Series
by .famvin | Jan 31, 2022 | News
A new essay series on great Catholic cultural figures from the perspective of Elizabeth Seton’s spirituality.
Germán Sánchez: “Those who count for no one are the ones who teach us how to live.”
by Vincentian Family Office | Jan 31, 2022 | News, Vincentian Lay Missionaries
Germán, Delmy and their two children are a family that has been carrying out their missionary project in Bolivia since 2003. This is their story of mission and help to those “who are left over.”
Presence of the Congregation of the Mission in Sangrelaya (Honduras)
by Vincentian Family Office | Jan 29, 2022 | News
Fr. Joseph Curla, a missionary of the Congregation of the Mission of Slovakian origin, presents in this short video the reality of the area where they are serving the people of God on the northeastern coast of Honduras.
Mount Students Bring Spirit of Service to Ethiopia #IAmVincent
by Elizabeth Astridge | Apr 27, 2017 | Formation, News
Riverdale, N.Y. –This summer, Owen Smith ’18 and Damarcus Williams ’18 will bring their passion for service to Ethiopia, fighting poverty by fostering lasting, systemic change. Mr. Smith said he was drawn to Vincentian Lay Missionaries (VLM) because of its strong...
Vincentians are Called to Serve
by Ed Keane | Apr 27, 2017 | News, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
We Wish All Members of The Vincentian Family a Holy and Blessed Easter Season Sunday, April 23, 2017, marked the 204th Birthday of Blessed Frederic Ozanam, it’s also the anniversary of the First meeting of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul in Paris in 1833. Sunday...
Sister Marie de Mandat-Grancey, DC, Found the House Where Our Lady Lived with John
by Patty Knap, Aleteia.org | Apr 25, 2017 | Daughters of Charity, News
One of the holiest shrines in all of Christendom was hidden and unknown for centuries, until it was found in 1891 by a determined French nun. Sister Marie de Mandat-Grancey (1837-1915) had a great devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary. This devotion eventually led her...
Virtual Meeting of the Vincentian Family in Central America with Fr. Tomaz Mavric, Superior General
by Vincentian Family Office | Apr 24, 2017 | News, Vincentian Family
At 10:00 am on March 26, 2017, began the eleventh virtual meeting with the National Presidents of the Vincentian Family of Central America. In this meeting, which occurred via "Go To Meeting," Fr. Tomaz Mavric, Superior General was present. Other participants were:...
Video Essay Contest for Vincentian Youth
by Elizabeth Astridge | Apr 23, 2017 | News
Adamson University (Philippines) is sponsoring a Video Essay Contest for Vincentian Youth which revolves around the theme, “#IamVincent. I Come Into this World to leave a Mark.” The contest is open to all bonafide Senior High and College students of Adamson University...
New Superior Chosen for Province of Los Altos Hills
by Patricia Smith | Apr 22, 2017 | Daughters of Charity, News
Sister Julie Kubasak Named Provincial Superior of the Daughters of Charity, Province of Los Altos Hills The Daughters of Charity, Province of Los Altos Hills, California, are happy to announce the appointment of Sister Julie Kubasak, DC, as their new Provincial...
Mercy2Earth Weekend
by Elizabeth Astridge | Apr 22, 2017 | Church, News, Pope
Brian Roewe from the National Catholic Reporter Writes: A coincidence of calendars this weekend presents for Catholics an uncommon occurrence, where Earth Day precedes Divine Mercy Sunday, an alignment of dates that has inspired some to use it as an occasion to live...
Sr. Joan Dawber, SC Speaks at the United Nations
by Elizabeth Astridge | Apr 21, 2017 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
by Melissa Camardo on March 29, 2017 in LifeWay Network News The Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) of the United Nations brings together experts from around the world to further gender equality and women’s empowerment. Sister Joan Dawber, founder and executive...
UN Forum on Indigenous Issues to Focus on Rights
by Margaret O'Dwyer | Apr 20, 2017 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
The Vincentian Family is helping to facilitate several opportunities for indigenous persons to express their concerns during the 16th Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues at the United Nations. The Forum runs April 24-May 5 in New York. This year marks the tenth...