One evening in the early 1970s, Michael Pachovas and a few friends wheeled themselves to a curb in Berkeley, Calif., poured cement into the form of a crude ramp, and rolled off into the night.
Vincentian Family
Happiness
by Jim Claffey, CM | April 18, 2024 | Formation, News, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 1 Comment
The annual World Happiness Report is out. But a lot of people won’t be happy.
Reviving and Refreshing the WORLD SOCIAL SUMMIT
by MaryAnn Dantuono, AIC, NGO Representative to the UN | April 4, 2024 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 0 Comments
The Vincentian Family has an opportunity for increased activity and engagement with the UN’s Working Group to End Homelessness. You are invited to join with your prayers and stories of your good works.
Commission for Social Development
by Michelle Loisel, DC | March 21, 2024 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 0 Comments
The climate crisis is intensifying and it’s touching every part of our lives. Global efforts to address climate change are more urgent than ever.
March 18 at 10:30 EDT – UN NGO Event “Strengthening Institutions to Prevent the Trafficking of Children and Adolescents”
by MaryAnn Dantuono | March 14, 2024 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 0 Comments
Please join the NGO Working Group to End Homelessness for the Commission on the Status of Women virtual parallel event on Monday, March 18, 2024, at 10:30 AM (EDT).
On the 400th anniversary of the Pentecostal “Light” of St. Louise de Marillac
by .famvin | Jun 6, 2023 | News, Vincentian Family
On the weekend of June 3 and 4, the Opening of the IV Centenary of the “Light of Pentecost” took place.
Celebrating World Day of Prayer for Vocations 2023 in Papua New Guinea
by .famvin | May 25, 2023 | Congregation of the Mission, News, Vincentian Family
Report on the 60th World Day of Prayer for Vocations on April 29, 2023.
International Formation Center in Paris (CIF): Activities for the Year 2022
by Vincentian Family Office | Nov 8, 2021 | Formation, News, Vincentian Family
As every year, I send you the activities of the CIF for the next year 2022. Within the CIF we work to spread Vincentian ethics and spirituality.
Brothers of Charity: New classrooms in Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo
by Vincentian Family Office | Oct 28, 2021 | News, Vincentian Family
A new wing of the ‘Complexe Scolaire de la Charité’ was opened in Goma by the Superior General of the Brothers of Charity, Brother René Stockman.
Our Common Agenda…Report of the Secretary-General (Part II)
by Jim Claffey | Oct 28, 2021 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Member States themselves identified 12 areas of action that can only be addressed through greater multilateralism.
Sister Maria Rosa Muscarella, new Superior General of the Sisters of Saint Jeanne-Antide Thouret
by Vincentian Family Office | Oct 18, 2021 | News, Vincentian Family
The 21st Chapter of the Sisters elected a new General Council for the five year period of 2021-2026: Sister María Rosa Muscarella is the new Superior General of the Congregation.
The Vincentian Family National Council of Ireland
by Famvin Media Resources | Oct 8, 2021 | News, Vincentian Family
In this video, Sr. Claire McKiernan, DC gives an overview of the Vincentian Family in Ireland.
Our Common Agenda…Report of the Secretary-General
by Jim Claffey | Oct 8, 2021 | Formation, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Antonio Guterrez recently issued a report focusing on recommendations to advance the agenda for people, for the planet, for prosperity and for peace.
Vincentian Family Coalition at the United Nations Honored at St. John’s University Convocation
by .famvin | Sep 30, 2021 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
The Vincentian Family Coalition at the UN in New York was honored at the Vincentian Convocation at St. John’s University with the International Medal.
Virtual Meeting of Vincentian Leaders
by Vincentian Family Office | Sep 23, 2021 | News, Vincentian Family
On September 16-17, the Vincentian Family’s International Executive Committee held a special two-hour virtual formation session for the leaders of the various branches of the Family.
Is “OUR Father” a Challenging Prayer?
by John Freund, CM | Sep 17, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
Is “Our Father” a Challenging Prayer? It was for the early Church. Pope Francis thinks it is a challenge for today. Let’s listen to voices we don’t normally listen to.