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The United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues
The 20th session of the Indigenous Peoples Forum took place from April 19-30, 2021, with the theme: “Peace, justice and strong institutions: the role of indigenous peoples in implementing Sustainable Development Goal 16”, in light of the evolving COVID-19 situation.
Solomon Islands: Interview with Father Yohanes Werang, CM
Since 2018, Fr. Yohanes Werang has been a member of the international missionary team in the Solomon Islands ministering as a formator at Holy Name of Mary Seminary.
November in the Vincentian Family
November in the Vincentian Family
First National Assembly of VMY Croatia
The first National Assembly of VMY Croatia (MVM - Hrvatska) took place on 14 November 2015 in Rijeka. Members of local VMY councils, from the four VMY groups situated in Rijeka, Kistanje, Split and Zadar elected the first National Council. The president of VMY Croatia...
170th anniversary of Vincent de Paul Society in USA
Nov. 20th marks the 170th Anniversary of the Vincent de Paul Society in the USA (1845-2015) On November 20, 1845, a group of nineteen Catholic laymen and a priest met in the school room attached to the Cathedral Church in St. Louis to establish a Conference of the...
e-Book – The Value of Mercy According to St. Vincent
As we approach the beginning of the Jubilee Year of Mercy .famvin is happy to present an eBook called "The Value of Mercy According to Vincent de Paul" by Paulino Sáez López, C.M. Reflecting on the understanding of the words “mercy” “compassion” and “charity”, we are...
Vincentian Family Paris
Dan Borlick CM writes from Paris... Let our hearts and prayers open today for the people of France, who, yet again, are facing violence on a gruesome, callous scale not experienced in a long time. From those who have emailed me, thanks for your concern (and prayers,...
Austria officially honors Vincentian priest
Austria honors Wolfgang Pucher CM with its Silver Medal for meritorious service to the Republic of Austria through the 38 "VinziWerke" or innovative "VinProjects" he has inaugurated. The breadth of these projects is staggering. Among them VinziDorf, a long-term hostel...
Sister of Charity – Patron saint of scavenging
A recent article by Sharon Abercrombie in the NCR describes Sr. Paula Gonzalez, Sister of Charity of Cincinnati, as a possible Patron saint of scavenging. The article begins... For Sr. Paula Gonzalez, SC 78, recycling is a spiritual practice. She views yard and...
Dangers faced by Vincentians and Daughters of Charity in Rwanda and Burundi
Fr. Néstor Gómez, cm, Regional Superior reports about dangers faced by Vincentians and Daughters of Charity in Rwanda and Burundi. The situation is alarming and calls for fervent prayer. November 10, 2015 Confreres Greetings to all from the Region of RWANDA-BURUNDI...
Catherine Center helps Women leaving Prison re-start their Lives
Catherine Center helps Women leaving Prison re-start their Lives Re-entering society upon leaving prison is one of the most challenging transitions a person can face. Recidivism (return to incarceration after one’s release) is a very real problem. According to the...
