The Vincentian Family at the UN is working on the Civil Society Forum for the Commission on Social Development. One part of this is signing the CIVIL SOCIETY DECLARATION.
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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.
“Committed to Loving Care”: The Vincentian Family of Portugal on the Legalization of Euthanasia
by Vincentian Family Office | January 31, 2021 | News, Vincentian Family | 0 Comments
The deputies of the Assembly of the Portuguese Republic approved a bill that allows medically assisted death by decision of the person, thus, decriminalizing the practice of euthanasia in Portugal.
Reflecting on three years of the Famvin Homeless Alliance
by Vincentian Homeless Alliance | January 31, 2021 | News | 0 Comments
The Famvin Homeless Alliance (FHA) has reached three years working with the poorest of the poor and the homeless.
Getting used to the “New Normal”
by Javier F. Chento | January 30, 2021 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
The SSVP Uruguay: New Ways to Help those Most in Need amidst the Pandemic
Job Opportunity: Director – USA, Office of Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation
by .famvin | Jan 27, 2022 | News
The Daughters of Charity USA seek to hire a dynamic leader to coordinate their efforts to promote Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation.
Global Definitions of Homelessness
by Reese Hagy, IGH | Jan 27, 2022 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Establishing a common language and conceptual framework related to homelessness is an important step to addressing homelessness at the international level.
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...
Hospice Care for the Homeless
by John Freund, CM | Apr 18, 2017 | News
On his Facebook page, Reinhard Kofler, CM tells a story of an innovative Vincentian approach to hospice care with the homeless. VINZIDORF (translated: “Saint Vincent’s village”) takes care of the homeless to the next level…Hospice care. In Graz (Austria) there is a...
Second part of VFCAP workshop in Spain
by Vincentian Family Office | Apr 17, 2017 | News
Vincentian Family Collaborative Action Program (VFCAP), Part 2 On March 25th and 26th, the second part of the Vincentian Family Collaborative Action Program (VFCAP) was held in the House of St. Vincent de Paul in Vallvidrera (Spain), addressed to the members of the...
AIC Participates in Various Regional and Global Forums
by Natalie Boone | Apr 13, 2017 | News, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
AIC recently concluded the 2017 international assembly in Chatillon, France. It was a time to consider the international participation of the many locally-based volunteers. Besides each individual member country within the AIC, there is a network of...