On Dec. 9, severe storms hit Tennesee and parts of south-central Kentucky, resulting in strong tornadoes that left significant destruction in the two states and resulted in at least six deaths in Tennessee.
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Sisters on the Run
Sister Liz Sjoberg has built up a community charity run event for the Brownsville community almost single-handedly over the last 6 years, now called Sisters on the Run.
There’s an App for That!
The new FAMVIN App keeps you up to date with our latest news and reflections.
Alongside Sisters of Charity, I slowed down and embraced the call to serve
In her essay “In the Service of Life,” Rachel Naomi Remen distinguishes service from “helping” and “fixing.”
Images from Ukraine
The images that are presented to us through the press and social networks from Ukraine are heartbreaking.
Commission on the Status of Women – CSW66
Studies have shown that it is women and girls who are disproportionately affected by climate change.
The Vincentian Family Prays for Peace and Joins in the Consecration of Russia and Ukraine to the Heart of Mary
On Friday, March 25, during the celebration of Reconciliation that he will preside over at 5:00 p.m. in St. Peter’s Basilica, Pope Francis will consecrate Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
“Forgive us for War, O Lord”
The hostilities in Ukraine are not something new: in 2014 in the eastern part of the country, there were hostile activities between the pro-Russian forces and the Ukrainians. During that year and in the following years, thousands of lives were lost.
Attention Young Adults! Virtual Lenten Vincentian Retreat
Alumni of a Vincentian service program for young adults are invited to gather in prayer and reflection on Thursday evenings.
The Other Forgotten Wars
The invasion of Ukraine has made us think of the fragility of international relations, and the danger posed by oligarchies and autocratic governments.
A Call to Prayer
We invite the worldwide Vincentian Family to again join in prayer with the Church for peace in Ukraine.
‘City of friendship’ unites poor of Madagascar, Argentina
According to Argentine missionary Father Pedro Opeka, “it will be very difficult to rebuild” after the country was hit by four cyclones with winds of 130 miles per hour.
