As I’m sitting at my computer, writing this on World Water day (March 22, 2020), I’m very much aware of the discrepancies throughout our world, our shared planet.
Vincentian Family
Can You Look People In the Eye?
by John Freund, CM | July 26, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family | 0 Comments
Pope Francis often uses the word, “encounter,” 32 times in “The Joy of the Gospel” and as an antidote to our “throwaway culture,” in which people who are seen as useless are cast aside.
The Family Participated in the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development
by | July 25, 2019 | News, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 0 Comments
The Vincentian Family at the UN attended and participated at the seventh session of the UN High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF 2019)
The Berceau School Formation for the Vincentian Family In Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay
by Vincentian Family Office | July 22, 2019 | News, Vincentian Family | 0 Comments
Overview of a gathering to participate in a formation session that revolved around the theme of Vincentian spirituality, a program that is called the Berceau School.
Vincentian International Network for Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation (VIN-JPIC)
by | July 18, 2019 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 2 Comments
In March 2017, the superior General of the Congregation of the Mission and his council approved the creation of the Vincentian International Network for Justice, Peace, and Integrity of Creation.
Vincentian Family Statement on the Pandemic Caused by COVID-19
by Vincentian Family Office | Mar 21, 2020 | Announcements, News, Vincentian Family
In light of the pandemic caused by the coronavirus which has affected every country throughout the world, the...
Smiling With Vincentians and Popes
by John Freund, CM | Mar 20, 2020 | Formation, Pope, Reflections, Vincentian Family
Taking a break from the news of the day let’s smile with Vincentians and Popes!
Where do you want to place your energy?
by John Freund, CM | Jul 22, 2015 | News, Vincentian Family
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vowTL3P0dmg Enjoy the latest video from the Colorado Vincentian Volunteers if you are thinking about where do you want to place your energy. Their website asks... At this point in your life, do you find yourself questioning which path...
The Last Mile on the Road to End Poverty
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jul 22, 2015 | Formation, News, Systemic change, Vincentian Family
The Brookings Institution's latest report ought to be of great interest to the Vincentian Family. Our mission, our strategies and our experience can be brought to bear for the analysis of this landmark document, and serve as a partial basis for future collaborative...
Connect and Learn: Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill
by Vincentian Family Office | Jul 21, 2015 | Formation, Vincentian Family, Year of Vincentian Collaboration
In 1869, Bishop Michael Domenec, C.M., of Pittsburgh appealed to the Cincinnati community of Sisters of Charity for sisters to serve the needs of the growing Catholic population in his diocese. Sister Aloysia Lowe, three other Sisters of Charity, and two novices, left...
Dreams in the Vincentian Family
by John Freund, CM | Jul 19, 2015 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, Vincentian Family
Alice Duhne was recently elected as President of the AIC International (Ladies of Charity in the USA). The following is a reflection on Dreams in the Vincentian Family that she and Sr. Carolina Flores shared internationally last December as part of their « Let us be...
Daughter of Charity exchanged over 14,000 letters with prisoners
by John Freund, CM | Jul 18, 2015 | Daughters of Charity, News, Vincentian Family
An amazing second ministry after a term of office as Provincial - 14,000 letters between a Daughter of Charity and prisoners Astor Rodriguez writes on his Facebook page...Sister Genoveva Masip, DC was an Angel of Charity. She worked tirelessly for the poor. We who had...
Even typhoons can not stop Vincentian Family meeting!
by John Freund, CM | Jul 16, 2015 | Formation, News, Systemic change, Vincentian Family
Typhoon Falcon cannot stop the meeting for the Vincentian Family Philippines Collaborative Project on Systemic Change - Tanauan (Adamson University, July 9, 2015) Pam Mantuhac added 4 new photos to her Facebook page. Attendees: Ana Maria P. Escano - CoM VMY, SC...
Philadelphia-area Ministries Gather to Celebrate Year of Vincentian Collaboration
by Vincentian Family Office | Jul 16, 2015 | Formation, News, Vincentian Family, Year of Vincentian Collaboration
On July 7, 2015 a dozen Vincentian Family branches located in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA region gathered to celebrate the Year of Vincentian Collaboration at the request of Rev. Greg Gay, CM, Superior General. Through celebration and prayer, participants...
The VFCAP experience in Bangalore, India
by John Freund, CM | Jul 15, 2015 | Formation, Vincentian Family
The VFCAP experience in Bangalore, India - from strangers to family members with a mission and tools. That is the story summarized from a lengthy report on April 27- May 1, 2015 Vincentian Family Collaborative Action Program in Bangalore, India. The following pictures...
Connect and Learn: Soeurs de la Toussaint (Strassburg)
by Vincentian Family Office | Jul 13, 2015 | Formation, Vincentian Family, Year of Vincentian Collaboration
The Sisters of Charity of Saint Vincent de Paul of Strassburg (Soeurs de la Toussaint) were established 1734 at Saverne, France, by Cardinal Armand Gaston de Rohan Soubise, prince bishop of Strasbourg (1704-1749) to address the pressing needs of the poor, especially...