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The Vincentian Family in Cali (Colombia) Assist Homeless
by Andrés Felipe Rojas | September 30, 2019 | News | 0 Comments
In Cali there is a large presence of the Vincentian Family. The conditions of extreme poverty of much of the population are alarming.
Promotion of the Vincentian Charism in Panama
by Vincentian Family Office | September 30, 2019 | News, Vincentian Family | 0 Comments
The joy of each one of the members of the Vincentian Family in Panama has been strengthened throughout the year 2019.
A New House for a Better Life in New Zealand
by Javier F. Chento | September 29, 2019 | Disasters and Responses, News | 0 Comments
Terri and husband Tane immigrated to New Zealand from Kiribati islands in 2008 with their 2-year-old son. They initially lived with friends.
Diaries of a Vincentian: Migrant? Me? A Stark, Old and Current Reality in the World
by Ricardo Cruz Humán CM | September 29, 2019 | News | 0 Comments
My contact with so many cases and stories of migrants over the last two years has made me reflect deeply…
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World Children’s Day – November 20 – and the Impact of COVID -19 on Education
by Natalie Boone | Nov 19, 2020 | News, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Let us call on leaders to close the gaps in educational equality once and for all, and re-imagine how a generation of children and young people learn and gain skills.
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University Investigations: The Effects of COVID-19 on Global Homelessness
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Nov 16, 2020 | Homelessness, News
Join students of the International Relations class in the Department of Political Science of Niagara University in a presentation and discussion of their research on the effects of COVID-19 on Global Homelessness.
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Vincentian Counseling and Support Services
by Vincentian Family Office | Nov 16, 2020 | News
The Confraternity of Vincentian Psychologists has begun to offer online psychological assistance to those persons who are helping others
Liberation theology – concern for those on the periphery
by John Freund, CM | May 28, 2014 | Pope
Liberation theology’s basic concern as congruent with the Gospel for the Poor – “for those on the periphery”, which Pope Francis never tires of emphasizing… as did Vincent, Frederic, Rosalie, etc.
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...