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Pope Francis appoints the President General of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul to join a Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development
by Javier F. Chento | January 13, 2021 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 2 Comments
Pope Francis has just appointed Renato Lima de Oliveira as a member of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development.
Meet the new international headquarters of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul
by .famvin | January 12, 2021 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
One of the most important achievements of the current mandate of the Council General International was the purchase of the new general headquarters in Paris (France).
Interview with the Superior General of the Hospital Sisters of the Holy Cross
by Vincentian Family Office | January 11, 2021 | News, Vincentian Family | 0 Comments
Elena Grazini interviews Sister Mercedes of the Hospital Sisters of the Holy Cross.
2021-2022 International Structure and Organizational Chart of the SSVP General Council
by Renato Lima de Oliveira | January 10, 2021 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
The new Structure and organizational chart of the of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SSVP) Council General International is presented for the next biennium of the presidency of Renato Lima de Oliveira.
CMM Brothers: On our way to Zambia!
by .famvin | Jan 16, 2022 | News
The start of the new mission of CMM Brothers in Zambia is drawing nearer. In preparation for the start of the new mission, the four pioneers will make a retreat together from the 18th to the 22nd of January in Kenya.
Sisters of Charity Housing Development
by Famvin Media Resources | Jan 14, 2022 | Formation, News, Sisters of Charity
Vincent’s Village, a 93-unit Affordable Senior Development in Nanuet, N.Y., by the Sisters of Charity Housing Development Corporation, was dedicated on September 14 and is now fully occupied.
United Nations: Conclusion of the Commission on Status of Women
by Pattie Hughes, Vincentian | Mar 30, 2017 | News, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
St. Vincent de Paul was a champion of women. His friendship with St. Louise was evidence of his respect and admiration of women. He recognized the strength and unique person of the woman. The United Nations recently concluded the Commission on Status of Women. Over...
SSVP Celebrates 170th Anniversary in Canada
by Theo van Besow | Mar 28, 2017 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Jesus reminded us that “the poor will always be among us” [Deuteronomy 15:11]. Frederic Ozanam formed the Conference of Charity in 1833 on the evening of his 20th birthday. Two years later, the name was changed to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SSVP). The...
Meeting in Philadelphia on Vincentian Formation
by Vincentian Family Office | Mar 27, 2017 | News
On March 14 and 15, a meeting was held at the Vincentian Family Office in Philadelphia (United States) for the preparation of materials on Vincentian spirituality to offer to all the Vincentians of the world, by a team that intends to globalize the material produced...
New Executive Director for the Sisters of Charity Federation
by Joan Cook | Mar 25, 2017 | News
The Sisters of Charity Federation is pleased to announce that Sister Grace Hartzog, a Sister of Charity of Seton Hill, has accepted the position of Executive Director of the Federation, effective September 5, 2017. In this capacity she will represent the two provinces...
What are Catholics Doing to Welcome the Stranger?
by Elizabeth Astridge | Mar 25, 2017 | News
The theme of the 400th Anniversary year of our Vincentian Family, Welcoming the Stranger, is becoming a more urgent focus of our Catholic Faith, especially in the United States where immigration reform is occurring. So, what are other Catholics doing? In his National...
A First-Hand Account of the Diversity of Religious Life
by Elizabeth Astridge | Mar 24, 2017 | Formation, News
The former chapel in the convent building at Our Lady of the Presentation Church years ago was subdivided into two small rooms, an informal entry/waiting area and an office. Nothing extraordinary about it...except God's work still happens in that space. Whereas the...
Truly Welcoming the Stranger
by Joanna Mendez | Mar 23, 2017 | News, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
YOUTH MAKING A DIFFERENCE AT THE UNITED NATIONS Youth imbued with the Vincentian spirit have little time for empty rhetoric. Human need calls them to propel values into vibrant action. The Daughters of Charity at the UN find that admirable quality in intern...
Systemic Change: India Workshops
by Jim Claffey | Mar 22, 2017 | Formation, News, Systemic change
The Vincentian Family in India celebrated its 11th annual meeting of the major superiors of the Family on March 11 and 12 at the Niveditha Center for Faith and Fellowship in Kerala. The first day was dedicated to...
The Renewal of the .famvin Digital Network
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Mar 21, 2017 | Announcements, News
The two-year plan for the renewal of the .famvin Digital Network is scheduled for completion at the end of June. Today, we announce one of the final steps in the process. For the last two years, we have been strengthening formation resources, and building an extensive...