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Activities of the International Formation Center (CIF) for the Vincentian Family (2022)
At this time, I want to inform you about the activities that are scheduled for 2022. At the International Formation Center (CIF) in Paris, we work to spread the Vincentian charism and spirituality.
Experiencing COP26 as a virtual delegate
This November, I had the pleasure of being part of an ecumenical (virtual) delegation to COP26, the UN Climate Conference hosted this year by the United Kingdom and held in Glasgow.
“Vinnie’s Pennies”
Not sure what to do for the "almsgiving" part of "prayer, fasting, and almsgiving" this lent? Check out what the Sacramento Diocesan Council of St. Vincent de Paul is doing this year: The 40 days of Lent invite our annual spiritual journey of following along with...
North American Vincentian Family Gathering: Revised Hotel Reservation Number
Please note! There are revised telephone numbers to make reservations for the 2017 North American Vincentian Family Gathering. You may make reservations directly with the hotel by calling: 1-800-729-5713 1-210-366-2424...
Training Workshop of the VFCAP, in Barcelona (Spain) – Part 1
The first part of the "Vincentian Family Collaborative Action Program" (VFCAP) training workshop was held at the San Vicente de Paul Retreat House in Vallvidrera (Barcelona) from February 17 to 19. This program addresses the human (technical), psychological and...
Daughters of Charity Holy Hangouts – March 19
What is Vincentian Charism? What does it mean? Where does it come from? How can you live it? We'll be answering these questions and more during our next #HolyHangoutDC! We're celebrating 400 years of the Vincentian Charism and want you to join! Tune in and ask your...
The Pope Video: Help for Persecuted Christians
Help for Persecuted Christians, which is part of "The Pope Video" series promoted by the Vatican, was released Thursday, March 2. In many parts of the world, there are Christians who are persecuted simply because of the fact that they are Christians. They need not...
Cardinal Pietro Parolin visits Akamasoa
The visit of Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican Secretary of State, sparked joy in the village of Akamasoa: “I came to share with them the joy and bring the presence and affection of Pope Francis. You know that Pope Francis is very close to the poor. He is a great...
UN Looking to Turn the Tide on Ocean Health
To a certain degree, many of us relate to Laudato Si from a land perspective. We ask ourselves, “am I recycling and composting, going solar, watching my use of electricity?” and the like. But Pope Francis, within...
Vincentian University – Race and Equality – Systemic Change
Vincentian University - race and equality - systemic change! That is quite a bit to put in one headline. Yet with the inauguration of the Rose Bente Lee Ostapenko Center for Race, Equality and Mission these three concepts come together. It is also a wonderful expample...
Writing for Social Media
Lou Dubois of Inc. says, "Despite the change in technology, the press release remains one of the best ways to get your message out. But writing a press release for social media is not like writing a traditional press release. Before digging in, however, it is...
