As Urban October continues, we’re working hard to listen to the voices of persons who are “experts;” who have actually experienced homelessness, and include them in events.
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Vincentian Family in Central America
by Edgardo Fuentes | April 25, 2024 | News, Vincentian Family | 2 Comments
The Central America Region is one of the 6 regions that make up the Vincentian Family in Latin America and the Caribbean (FAVILA).
Society of St. Vincent de Paul: 191 Years Serving in Hope
by Juan Manuel B. Gomez | April 23, 2024 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 1 Comment
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul celebrates its 191st anniversary today, April 23, when its seven founders established the first Conference of Charity.
Belize Sisters of Charity of Nazareth Associates Deliver Meals To Those in Need
by .famvin | April 22, 2024 | News, Sisters of Charity | 0 Comments
It is always heartening to witness acts of kindness that remind us of our shared humanity.
The Confraternity of Vincentians on the Frontier/Diaspora
by Vincentian Family Office | Oct 19, 2020 | News
Gathered together as a Confraternity, we spoke about the different ways in which we must accept the commitment to proclaim Good News and to do that from the perspective of the reality of abandonment, social exclusion and/or the peripheries.
The context to Laudato Si’ – The Famvin Homeless Alliance and Laudato Si’ (I)
by Vincentian Homeless Alliance | Oct 18, 2020 | News
The following is a reflection on our Pope’s words and a consideration of how Laudato Si’ both informs and affirms the work of the Famvin Homeless Alliance. Part 1
SSVDP Update on Syrian Hostages
by John Freund, CM | Apr 14, 2015 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
SSVDP Update on Syrian Hostages
Claim of Blessed Frassati miracle
by John Freund, CM | Apr 13, 2015 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Kevin Becker claims a miracle through the intercession of Blessed Frassati of the SVDP.
Vincentian Family Collaboration Commission Meets
by Vincentian Family Office | Apr 12, 2015 | Formation, News, Vincentian Family, Year of Vincentian Collaboration
Their first order of business was an evaluation of the Vincentian Family Collaborative Action Programs (VFCAP) which have started to take place on regional levels.
Why a Jubilee Year of Mercy? Pope Francis answers
by John Freund, CM | Apr 12, 2015 | News
“Simply because the Church, in this time of great historical change, is called to offer more evident signs of God’s presence and closeness.”
Holy Year “back to basics” – Mercy
by John Freund, CM | Apr 11, 2015 | News
Holy Year call “back to basics”
The Value of Mercy According to Vincent de Paul
by John Freund, CM | Apr 11, 2015 | News
The Value of Mercy According to Vincent de Paul
What is a Vincentian spirituality of the laity?
by John Freund, CM | Apr 10, 2015 | News
“we do not live in a cloister; we live in the world and yet we should not live as worldly people. This is difficult, very difficult, but this is also our obligation.”
60 seconds with Sister Kathleen Shannon
by John Freund, CM | Apr 10, 2015 | News
In “60 seconds with Sister Kathleen Shannon” Sister shares about her ministry in Baltimore to help women find employment.
Anne Merwin – walking in the shoes of Elizabeth Seton
by John Freund, CM | Apr 10, 2015 | News, Sisters of Charity
Anne Merwin has almost literally walked in the shoes of Elizabeth Seton. Like Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, Anne Merwin has been a debutante, wife, mother Episcopalian, convert to Catholicism, and a resident of New York City and Baltimore. (1) And these are just some of...