Vincentian Family
Vincentian Role Models for a Systemic Change Approach
by John Freund, CM | September 19, 2018 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change, Vincentian Family | 0 Comments
We have been asked to devote some energy and study to knowing more about our heritage and role models. As I reflected on this it occurred to me that this might be an occasion to informally reflect on our heritage as agents of systemic change.
VFCAP and SC Seminar in Indonesia, Day 3
by Ana Maria P. Escaño | September 17, 2018 | News, Vincentian Family | 0 Comments
VFCAP and SC Seminar in Indonesia, Day 2
by Ana Maria P. Escaño | September 16, 2018 | News, Vincentian Family | 0 Comments
Signs Vincent’s Charism Is Alive and Well Today?
by John Freund, CM | September 14, 2018 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family | 0 Comments
“The health of the charism is seen in its vitality wherever it is received, nurtured and made operative. For many religious institutes today, this is happening more and more among the laity who are associates.”
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Meeting of the Vincentian Family in Paraguay
by Vincentian Family Office | Aug 12, 2019 | News, Vincentian Family
On Sunday, July 28, a Meeting of the Vincentian Family of Paraguay took place at the Vincentian Seminary of Asunción.
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Interview with Bro. René Stockman, Superior General of the Brothers of Charity
by .famvin | Aug 9, 2019 | Formation, Vincentian Family
The .famvin Press Office interviews Bro. René Stockman, Superior General of the Brothers of Charity.
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“Why Can’t a Woman Be More Like a Man?”
by John Freund, CM | Aug 9, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
“Why can’t a woman be more like a man?” “Why can’t a man be more like a woman?” These questions have been asked for centuries …
Learning evangelization from Pope Francis
by John Freund, CM | Nov 29, 2014 | Evangelization, Vincentian Family
Learning evangelization from Pope Francis – “Using Pope Francis to Share the Catholic Faith in 4 Steps” Kevin Cotter distills four steps.
The Consecrated Life of a Vincentian
by John Freund, CM | Nov 29, 2014 | Vincentian Family
As we begin the year Pope Francis has dedicated to Consecrated Life VinFormation offers this photo essay based on the words of Saint John Paul II. See also the just released letter of Pope Francis in which he underlined the aims of the Year of Consecrated Life, namely...
Ladies of Charity join Auto Donation program
by John Freund, CM | Nov 26, 2014 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
From the Ladies of Charity website… Thank you for your interest in vehicle donation. Through our partner, Auto-Donation.com, we provide a convenient way to dispose of an unwanted vehicle while contributing to the mission of the Ladies of Charity USA (LCUSA).
The myths and realities of Thanksgiving
by John Freund, CM | Nov 26, 2014 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
The myths and realities of Thanksgiving – The pilgrims and Native Americans who celebrated the first Thanksgiving have a lot in common with the migrants of today.
Black Friday and the Vincentian Family
by John Freund, CM | Nov 25, 2014 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, Vincentian Family
Black Friday and the Vincentian Family – Currently the Ladies of Charity are among the few in the Vincentian Family benefiting from a kind of partnering with Amazon.
Full and authoritative story on the life and works of St. Catherine
by John Freund, CM | Nov 24, 2014 | Vincentian Family
Fr. Joseph Dirvin wrote what some of have called the definitive biography of Catherine Laboure – Saint Catherine Labouré of the Miraculous Medal.
7 reasons we’re thankful for Francis… Vincent, Louise, Frederick, Elizabeth, etc
by John Freund, CM | Nov 24, 2014 | Vincentian Family
Mike Hayes with 7 reasons we are thankful for Pope Francis. Why we are grateful for the special people in the Vincentian Family Vincent, Louise, Frederic, Catherine, Elizabeth, etc.
Catholic Response to Executive Order on Immigration
by John Freund, CM | Nov 22, 2014 | Vincentian Family
Catholic groups across the country have been quick to applaud President Barack Obama’s executive order on immigration, but they are equally quick to remind that more work remains to be done before finding a “humane” fix to our country’s immigration system.
Pope Francis: ‘The hungry ask us for dignity, not for charity’
by John Freund, CM | Nov 21, 2014 | Justice and Peace, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Pope Francis: ‘The hungry ask us for dignity, not for charity’ – Echoing sentiments Vincent de Paul would express, Pope Francis spoke passionately on behalf of the more than 800 million hungry people in the world today