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The Challenge of the Pandemic and the Christian Response Inspired by the Vincentian Charism
by Elena Grazini | September 26, 2020 | Formation, News | 0 Comments
On the occasion of the feast of Saint Vincent de Paul, Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, CM, published a message in which he shared reflections on the challenges for charitable activity especially during this time of the pandemic that has spread throughout the world.
3rd online meeting of the Confraternity of Vincentian Translators (September 10, 2020)
by Vincentian Family Office | September 24, 2020 | News | 0 Comments
Last Thursday, September 10, the third meeting of the Confraternity of Translators took place at 3:00 p.m. Lima – Peru time. We were glad to see that new members from different countries and therefore different languages joining in each meeting, which will allow us to bring the good news to more people around the world.
Covid-19 and Women
by Teresa Kotturan, SCN | September 24, 2020 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 0 Comments
COVID-19 pandemic has made it clear that care services are a pre-requisite for all workers with family responsibilities.
Virtual Pilgrimage of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal (El Salvador) During the Pandemic
by Vincentian Family Office | September 21, 2020 | Association of the Miraculous Medal, News | 0 Comments
This year, Our Lady visited everyone virtually, using different social media and networks.
What Happens When People Have Housing – Online Event Recap
by Pattie Hughes | Nov 4, 2021 | News
On Thursday, October 28, the Vincentian Family at the UN presented a Parallel Event of Urban October, “What Happens When People Have Housing? Better City—Better Life.”
Fighting Food Waste
by Vincentian Family Office | Nov 1, 2021 | News, Systemic change
According to a report of the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), 2,500 million tons of food are thrown into the garbage.
30 Years of Ministering to NYC’s Homeless Population
by Elizabeth Astridge | Oct 11, 2016 | News, Sisters of Charity
One of our sisters (Sister Dorothy Gallant, SC) knew a Sister of Mercy (Sister Teresa Skehan, RSM) and they were very distressed with the homeless people that they would meet on the street who often had no one to talk to, people would walk around them, almost treat...
First Assembly of Vincentian Family – Croatia
by Vincentian Family Office | Oct 10, 2016 | News, Vincentian Family
The first assembly of Vincentian Family Croatia was held on September 17, 2016 in Novigrad na Dobri. It was held in the Pastoral Centre Vincentinum and was led by the CMs. The Vincentian Family in Croatia comprises of six branches: the Congregation of the Mission,...
Refresh, Reflect and Be Inspired: Ladies of Charity USA National Assembly
by Elizabeth Astridge | Oct 8, 2016 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, News
The Ladies of Charity USA held their 36th National Assembly last week in New York City. A new board and officers were installed, with Suzanne Johnson as the incoming president beginning January 2017. Aside from the installation, the Assembly offered the opportunity...
From War Relief to Hurricane Relief – A Vincentian Heritage
by John Freund, CM | Oct 8, 2016 | Disasters and Responses, News
From the war torn provinces of 17th century France in the brutal Wars of Religion (echoed today?) to the devastation of 21st century hurricanes, Vincent and Vincentians illustrate a rich heritage of providing war relief and disaster relief. In his correspondence...
Voting Catholic – An Informative Video by Busted Halo
by Elizabeth Astridge | Oct 7, 2016 | News
With elections in the United States approaching, do you know who you are going to vote for? It is hard to go near news outlets without being flooded with election coverage - but it is important as Vincentian Catholics to filter out what we need to know about each...
UN Joins In Making Girls Count
by Margaret O'Dwyer | Oct 6, 2016 | News, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Girls were among persons “left behind” by society in the time of St. Louise de Marillac. According to “Louise de Marillac: a Committed Woman,” [1] Louise took interest in educating poor country girls while others were unconcerned. Richelieu stated (in his last...
Vincentian Heritage: Answering the Call to Mission
by Elizabeth Astridge | Oct 4, 2016 | News
The Biannual Journal is Free and Ready For Download! The DePaul University Vincentian Studies Institute is pleased to announce the publication of our newest peer-reviewed e-book edition of Vincentian Heritage (Volume 33, Number 2). This edition is themed Answering the...
Day of Prayer: The Vincentian Family of Puerto Rico
by Vincentian Family Office | Oct 3, 2016 | News, Vincentian Family
With the participation of a large group of members of the different branches of the Vincentian Family, on Saturday, September 17, the Vincentian Family of Puerto Rico met in the parish "San Vicente de Paúl" to celebrate a day of prayer. Here are some pictures of the...
Pope Francis Celebrates the Feast of St. Vincent de Paul with the Vincentian Family
by Javier F. Chento | Oct 1, 2016 | News, Pope, Reflections, Vincentian Family
Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, C.M., Superior General, participated in the Eucharist Pope Francis celebrated in the chapel at the House of Santa Marta, Vatican, on the Feast of Saint Vincent de Paul, September 27, 2016. On the homily of Pope Francis for that day, L'Osservatore...