Vincentian Family
Vincentian International Network for Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation (VIN-JPIC)
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.
Visits to the Vincentian Family in France, Germany, and Belgium
From May 22 – June 11, I visited France, Germany, and Belgium. The purpose of this visit was primarily to meet the...
Keeping the Connection
As Vincentians, we strive to be the voice of the voiceless. We want to know the pain and suffering first- hand, in order to bring it to the more powerful, in order to bring a more just system.
Transformative Aging – Thanksgiving and Elder’s Creed
Some have written about process called From Ageing to Sage-ing.”. Twenty four Sisters of Charity Nazareth above 65 years of age spent five days in prayer, reflection and retreat in Mokama, India from October 22 – 27
Sitting in the Side Pew – a retreat with Elizabeth Seton
A recently discovered gem… “In this month’s Retreat Guide, Sitting in the Side Pew, we look at the shining example of North America’s first native-born canonized saint, Elizabeth Ann Bayley Seton.”
I was a stranger and you welcomed me…
I was a stranger and you welcomed me by Janet Gildea. A story with many levels of meaning… two Sisters of Charity from different Congregations, the hospitality of of the New Jersey Sisters of Charity for a teacher and human rights activist in Sudan …
Celebrating the Sisters of Charity Federation 1947
VinFormation has put together its collection of celebrating the Sisters of Charity Federation which was established on October 27, 1947 to provide mutual support to one another in living their mission of Charity in the modern world.
A Holy Hangout with the Vincentian Family
In case you missed it live here is the complete video of “A Holy Hangout with the Vincentian Family”
Watch the panel focusing on Vincentian Collaboration stressing the importance of working together to serve the poor!
The more things change, the more they stay the same
The more things change, the more they stay the same. The tone of the debates about the document, “The Church in Modern World”, during a two year discussion of the document that has shaped the church for 50 years, seems eerily reminiscent of the discussion of the Synod of Bishops.
It’s not too early – Vincent dePaul Society prepares for Christmas
William Graham of Canada writes of “Christmas that magical time” and what the Society of St. VIncent de Paul is already doing to make it a magical time for those on the margins. Without help for them it can be painful rather than a magical time.
LCUSA – giving away coats and having some fun!
Please enjoy this fun YouTube sent in by the Ladies of Charity of Albany, NY… Sometimes the best part of the job is having a good laugh with your friends!
Investiture of new President of SJU
Representatives from 40 academic institutions joined the St. John’s community at the Queens, NY, campus on October 24 for the investiture of Conrado “Bobby” Gempesaw, Ph.D., as the University’s 17th president.