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The Star of Our Journey in the New Year
by John Freund, CM | January 4, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice, Vincentian Family | 2 Comments
The star of the wisemen can be a metaphor the times in our lives when we must seek in the darkness for the light of God’s Providence as did St. Elizabeth Ann Seton and St. Vincent dePaul.
Making The UN Relevant Is Theme Of New UN General Assembly President
by Margaret O'Dwyer | January 3, 2019 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 0 Comments
“Making the UN relevant for all” is the overarching theme for new UN General Assembly (GA) President, Maria Fernanda Espinosa Garces, of Ecuador.
Meeting of the Vincentian Family Culture of Vocations Task Force
by Vincentian Family Office | December 31, 2018 | News, Vincentian Family | 0 Comments
The Vincentian Family Culture of Vocations Task Force met in Philadelphia, Pa. from December 13 – 15, 2018.
Pope Francis – “Good Politics and the Service of People”
by John Freund, CM | December 28, 2018 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family | 2 Comments
It is refreshing that Pope Francis’ in his Message for World Day of Peace chooses to focus on “Good Politics and the Service of People.”
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30th Anniversary of the Convention on the Rights of the Child
by Teresa Kotturan, SCN | Nov 21, 2019 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Thirty years have gone by since the adoption of the Convention on the Rights of the Child in 1989.
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160 years of Vincentian Presence in Argentina
by Vincentian Family Office | Nov 18, 2019 | News, Vincentian Family
A Mass of Thanksgiving was celebrated on the occasion of the 160th anniversary of the arrival of the CM, DC and the SSVP to Argentina.
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Meeting of the Vincentian Family in Botswana
by Vincentian Family Office | Nov 16, 2019 | News, Vincentian Family
On October 12, 2019, the Vincentian Family in Botswana met at Divine Mercy Parish in Metsemotlabe.
Most “Pinteresting”
by John Freund, CM | Mar 13, 2015 | Vincentian Family
What are our Pinterest followers finding that's worth sharing? Here are the "most repinned" of our recent pins: Find us on Pinterest at pinterest.com/vinfamily
100 years young as a Sister of Charity Nazareth
by John Freund, CM | Mar 12, 2015 | Sisters of Charity, Vincentian Family
Evelyn Hurley reached her 100th birthday today! But her decision to make vows as a Sister of Charity of Nazareth surprised some
SVDP CEO reflects on lack of male role models
by John Freund, CM | Mar 12, 2015 | Vincentian Family
David W. Barringer, CEO of the Vincent de Paul Society in the USA reflects from his own experience of the lack of a male role model and how he sees the impact of this in many men served by the Society.
Insights into role of religious NGOs at the UN
by John Freund, CM | Mar 11, 2015 | Vincentian Family
Sr. Michele Morek provides insights into role of religious NGOs at the UN for understanding the importance of our witness at the UN. Many will be surprised at how well represented the Vincentian Family is at the UN
Vincentian Family program recognized by Bill Clinton
by John Freund, CM | Mar 7, 2015 | Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family Haiti Initiative
Vincentian-sponsored Pathway to a Better Life (Haiti) Graduates Recognized by Former U.S. President Bill Clinton.
He Who Seeks Finds (his stolen bull!)
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Mar 6, 2015 | Missions inter gentes, Vincentian Family
You have to spend a lot of effort to recover a stolen bull. If you don’t, the children don’t have meat to eat.
SVDP helps prisoners cope after 30 years
by John Freund, CM | Mar 5, 2015 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
The change in my perspective during these two Council visits involved looking differently at prison visits.
St. Vincent de Paul Society in Syria – Background
by John Freund, CM | Mar 3, 2015 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
St. Vincent de Paul Society in Syria – Background
Part of the solution, or the problem?
by John Freund, CM | Mar 2, 2015 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
"If we are not a part of the solution we are a part of the problem." So concludes a reflection by Denise Bondy, incoming spirituality committee chair of the Ontario SSVDP. "Our Society of St. Vincent de Paul is a lay Catholic organization. We believe that we are...