They immediately responded to a need, and at great risk because of the violence and racism that existed in our region
News
Sudden Death of Fr. Stanislaw, a Polish Vincentian in Puerto Rico
by Tomasz Zieliński | August 23, 2019 | News | 0 Comments
Very sad news came from the Province of Puerto Rico regarding Fr. Stanislaw Szczepanik, CM.
Vincentian Family in Celebration: 22 years of the Beatification of Frederic Ozanam!
by Javier F. Chento | August 22, 2019 | News, Vincentian Family | 0 Comments
On this date of August 22nd, 2019, we celebrate the 22nd anniversary of the beatification of Antoine Frederic Ozanam, cofounder of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul.
International Day For The Preservation Of The Ozone Layer
by Catherine Prendergast | August 22, 2019 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 0 Comments
Ozone Layer Day occurs just a week before UN Secretary-General António Guterres hosts the 2019 Climate Action Summit on 23 September in New York.
Interview with Brother René Stockman, Superior General of the Brothers of Charity
by Elena Grazini | August 21, 2019 | News, Vincentian Family | 0 Comments
We continue with the series of interviews in order to get to know the protagonists, on this occasion Brother René Stockman, Superior General of the Brothers of Charity.
Birth of the Confraternity CONVIREDES
by Vincentian Family Office | Sep 7, 2020 | News
Learn about the creation and mission of the Confraternity CONVIREDES.
Vincentian Family Conference: October 9 & 10, 2020
by Dr. Patricia Bombard | Sep 5, 2020 | News, Vincentian Family
Join those willing to rise up to meet the challenges of our times on Friday, October 9 and Saturday, October 10 for a free online conference!
Pope international unemployment, migration and solidarity
by John Freund, CM | May 28, 2014 | Pope
In a message that would resonate with Frederic Ozanam and Vincent dePaul the Pope calls for a more determined implementation of international labour standards
Pope Francis in his own words
by John Freund, CM | May 27, 2014 | Pope
Vatican Insider ANDREA TORNIELLI offers this collection of Pope Francis words on the flight home speaking to journalists off the cuff for an hour despite his exhausting trip. See a collection of his other reports for La Stampa Abuse against minors “At the moment there...
Let’s not forget VALPARAISO victims
by John Freund, CM | May 27, 2014 | Disasters and Responses, News, Vincentian Family
What if you could not celebrate Easter even as late as the week of the Ascension? On April 13 2014 a large fire consumed many houses and all the belongings of many families in the extremely poor favela or slum… for the second time.
Pope and Patriarch sign “Common Declaration”
by John Freund, CM | May 25, 2014 | Church
Pope Francis and the Ecumenical Patriarch, Bartholomew I pledged to continue on the path towards unity between the Catholic and Orthodox Churches.
Pope to Israeli reporter “How Can I Help?”
by John Freund, CM | May 25, 2014 | Pope
America Magazine reports ....On 13 June 2013, Pope Francis granted an interview to Israel’s Channel 2 TV at Santa Marta, the Vatican guesthouse where he lives. That interview made history; it was the first time that a TV crew entered Santa Marta to interview the...
Making time for what you believe in
by John Freund, CM | May 21, 2014 | News, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Systemic change
In "Making Time", Mike Clark, the Executive Director of the Germantown Systemic Change Initiative, reflects on his personal experiences in making time for a project to which he is deeply committed. He writes "I leave conferences organized by the Vincentian Family so...
Pope Francis – Redistribution of wealth
by John Freund, CM | May 11, 2014 | Pope, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Catholic Online (www.catholic.org) headlines... Pope Francis called for governments to do their part to aid the poor by redistributing wealth in a spirit of generosity. Pope Francis made the plea on Friday during a speech to U.N. Secretary General Ban Kai Moon. Below...
Saints are not heroes!
by John Freund, CM | May 10, 2014 | Pope
At least that is what Pope Francis thinks! Pope's Mass: Saints are not heroes, they are sinners that bear witness to Christ During his homily at Casa Santa Marta, Pope Francis talked about the path to holiness. He explained that saints are not heroes, but sinners that...
Sisters of Charity commission their first responders
by John Freund, CM | May 6, 2014 | Disasters and Responses, News, Sisters of Charity, Vincentian Family
Sister Luke reports, On Sunday, May 4, nine members of our Disaster Response Ministry were commissioned and blessed during the 10:30 a.m liturgy at Nazareth as they respond to the disaster in the Little Rock, Arkansas area. Please keep them in prayer. Patrick...