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The “Infection” of Love
by Vincentian Homeless Alliance | January 24, 2021 | News | 0 Comments
Our friends feel welcomed, cared for and loved. This is relevant.
Santiago Masarnau Declared Venerable
by .famvin | January 23, 2021 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
On January 21, 2021, His Holiness approved the promulgation of the decree concerning the heroic virtues of the Servant of God, Santiago Masarnau Fernández, a faithful layman.
CIF course especially designed for the Vincentian Family in 2021
by Andrés Motto, CM | January 18, 2021 | News, Vincentian Family | 0 Comments
The Case for Community Supported Public Art as a Vincentian Ministry
by Mark Elder, CM | January 16, 2021 | News | 2 Comments
It’s been over twenty years ago now, since the time I was asked (or was given permission), to paint a mural cycle in the lobby of the Curia General in Rome.
‘Rivers of Hope’ event highlights climate change
by Julia Gerwe | Jan 23, 2022 | News
The Sisters of Charity of Nazareth’s Lay Mission Volunteer Program and Office of Ecological Sustainability were invited to contribute to a virtual discussion on climate change.
Western Region North of 60 Project Annual Report 2021
by .famvin | Jan 22, 2022 | News
Ten years ago, Western Region of Society of Saint Vincent de Paul took on the challenge to assist those in need living in Arctic Canada.
For 2022, a pledge to help save the Hudson River
by Chris Herlinger, Global Sisters Report | Jan 20, 2022 | News
I was determined to experience the waterway itself — that huge, 300-mile expanse that flows from the Adirondack Mountains in northern New York state all the way south to New York Harbor, eventually connecting with the Atlantic Ocean.
He Leads People to the Poor: Bill Sweeney #IamVincent
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Apr 6, 2017 | News, Reflections
Bill Sweeney could easily say, "I am Vincent." He's got Vincent's heart and Vincent's style: he leads people to the poor. https://youtu.be/9QhUwo7UPbY Parishioners at St. Francis de Sales Church, Belle Harbor, NY (USA) gather for a Lenten dinner. Young and old, Bill...
The Fight Against Xenophobia – Welcoming the Stranger
by Dominic Gierber | Apr 6, 2017 | News, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Fear. Fear of the unknown. Fear of the “different.” Fear through misunderstanding. Xenophobia is the fear or dislike of foreign born individuals. The very idea of xenophobia is rooted in fear for oneself and way of life; however this fear and abrasiveness is hurtful...
A Little Addition to famvin.org
by .famvin | Apr 5, 2017 | Announcements, News
While you slept Sunday night, we were working.... There are now easier ways to get to famvin400 resources, the 400th Anniversary Symposium site, and the Vincentian Family Press Center. ?➜➜ https://youtu.be/y-ZPVZVuXY8
Daybreak, DePaul USA: Homelessness Has No Place In Macon
by Elizabeth Astridge | Apr 4, 2017 | News
“The people change, but the numbers stay the same.” Martel said. “Homelessness isn’t a group of 200 people. We see about 1,500 people a year at Daybreak. There’s not a lot of variation, but it kind of proves the point that poverty in Macon is a big issue.” Close your...
Connect with the World: a Vincentian Family Press Office
by .famvin | Apr 3, 2017 | Announcements, News, Vincentian Family
At the initiative of Fr. Tomaž Mavrič and the Vincentian Family Executive Committee, the .famvin Digital Network is launching a Vincentian Family Press Office online. Here it is! http://famvin.info. The purpose of this office and the press initiative is to acquaint...
Meeting of the National Council of the Vincentian Family in Honduras
by Vincentian Family Office | Apr 3, 2017 | News
On January 14 and 15, the National Council of the Vincentian Family in Honduras met. Here is a brief summary of this meeting: Saturday, January 14 The meeting began with an opening prayer and welcome by Mirna Guzman. Then a brief description of the objectives of the...
Angie Panelo is a Youth Leader!
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Apr 2, 2017 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
March 31. Philippines. Angie Panelo, who is a member of the SSVP PH National Youth Committee heads for the Vatican this weekend, together with our dear Fr. Conegundo B. Garganta. She has become an acknowledged world youth leader! Vincentian of... wherever? The...
St. Vincent De Paul USA Annual Midyear Meeting
by Elizabeth Astridge | Apr 1, 2017 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
“Servant leadership is alive in our Councils.” – Sheila Gilbert, SVdP National President Last week, March 22-25, nearly 200 Vincentian leaders from across the country traveled to St. Louis to attend the annual National Midyear Meeting at the Hilton St. Louis at the...
Vincentian Secondary Schools: Come to the Symposium! #famvin400
by Elizabeth Astridge | Apr 1, 2017 | News, Vincentian Family
On behalf of the VFEC and the Vincentian Family, Fr. Tomaž Mavrič is inviting the Vincentian Secondary schools to come to the Symposium in October. He's written a special letter to leaders, urging them to make plans to come and join with the whole Vincentian Family in...