Coming from a retreat on “Integral Ecology: Reclaiming our Eco-Human Spirituality” held at St. John’s University, I have been thinking that for our Vincentian family it will be important to have a new formation that connects contemplative and prophetic mysticism with our charism.
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Vincentian Family in Central America
by Edgardo Fuentes | April 25, 2024 | News, Vincentian Family | 3 Comments
The Central America Region is one of the 6 regions that make up the Vincentian Family in Latin America and the Caribbean (FAVILA).
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.
First Gathering of Vincentian Family Members of the Pittsburgh and Greensburg Dioceses in Pennsylvania (USA)
by Vincentian Family Office | May 27, 2019 | News, Vincentian Family
When the generalate offices of the Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill were moved to the Pittsburgh Diocese it became a dream to have gatherings in Pennsylvania.
The Vincentian Family as a Movement
by John Freund, CM | May 22, 2019 | Collaboration, Systemic change, Vincentian Family
Visitors to the Vincentian Family website are obviously familiar with the concept of the Vincentian Family. But how many of us think of the Vincentian Family as a Movement?
East Coast Vincentian Family Collaborators meet
by John Freund, CM | Oct 20, 2014 | Vincentian Family
In a tradition that antedates the national meetings of Vincentian Family Collaborators East Coast Vincentian Family Collaborators met October 12 in Mother Boniface Spirituality Center, Philadelphia. One of the long time attendees at these meeting, Lucy Saunders, past...
Mission Sunday – Evangelization – Vincentian Year
by John Freund, CM | Oct 19, 2014 | Evangelization, Vincentian Family
Mission Sunday – Evangelization – Vincentians How fitting these three topics come together today. Mission Sunday 2014 is celebrated on the day that Paul VI was beatified at the closing Mass of the World Synod on the Family and Vincentians have just begun a year dedicated to New Evangelization.
How one city cut 30 million per year from homeless budget
by John Freund, CM | Oct 18, 2014 | Vincentian Family
In 2005, Salt Lake city was spending $40 million to address chronic homelessness. Several years after starting the Housing First program, in 2013, spending was down to $9.6 million. And more importantly, chronic homelessness has dropped 72 percent.
10/23 SVdP on Eternal Word Television Network
by John Freund, CM | Oct 18, 2014 | Vincentian Family
On Thursday, Oct. 23, SVdP National President Sheila Gilbert, National CEO Dave Barringer and International President Michael Thio will be guests on EWTN’s new Thursday afternoon live show, “At Home with Jim & Joy,” hosted by Jim and Joy Pinto.
Vincent and Stephen R. Covey: From Time Management to Self Management
by John Freund, CM | Oct 17, 2014 | Vincentian Family
Covey once offered in a lecture three questions for the servant-leader who hopes to mentor and empower others: “What are your goals?” “How can I help?”
“How is it going?” – Vincent’s Steps to Effective Leadership
Sisters of Charity (Nazareth) move in new ministries in health
by John Freund, CM | Oct 17, 2014 | Sisters of Charity, Vincentian Family
Called to be a new way of being and ministering, SCNs in health ministry moves into primary health care. Twenty-five Sisters were present for the meeting at Nazareth Convent, Mokama, on Oct. 12, 2014.
“What is your Church doing now?” Frederic Ozanam’s response
by John Freund, CM | Oct 17, 2014 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Systemic change, Vincentian Family
“What is your Church doing now for those who are poor?” Frederic Ozanam and the Society of St. Vincent dePaul has been answering that question for almost 200 years.
Were you there when the first spade of earth turned?
by John Freund, CM | Oct 16, 2014 | Vincentian Family
“We Saw The First Spade of Earth Turned” – virtual tour of historic St. Joseph’s Provincial House. (Locals dubbed the large, new building “the Seton Hilton.”
Superior General visits Baltimore LCUSA, Assembly photos online
by John Freund, CM | Oct 15, 2014 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, Vincentian Family
Fr. Gregory Gay Visits Ladies of Charity in Baltimore; Photos from LCUSA 2014 National Assembly Now Posted