On April 6 and 7, 2019, the Vincentian Family of Costa Rica lived with great enthusiasm the “Workshop on Trafficking in Persons.”
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Plastic – A Day of Trying to Break Dependence
by Margaret O'Dwyer | May 17, 2018 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 3 Comments
A Source of Vincentian Reflection on Pentecost
by John Freund, CM | May 11, 2018 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family | 0 Comments
Called to Love: Policy and Advocacy
by Mary Ann Dantuono | May 10, 2018 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 0 Comments
Louise and Vincent – Remembering a Forgotten Truth About Their Collaboration
by John Freund, CM | May 4, 2018 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family | 2 Comments
As we approach the celebration of the feast of St. Louise perhaps we can rediscover a forgotten truth about the collaboration between Louise and Vincent.
The Church must always surprise – Pope Francis
by John Freund, CM | Jun 7, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
Is there any doubt that those in the upper room were surprised by the Spirit? Probably not. So maybe we should not be surprised when Pope Francis writes… “The Church must always surprise”.
Why are Vincentians at UN?
by Mary Ann Dantuono | Jun 6, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
As part of the Vincentian Family at the UN, we were recently challenged to reflect on “Why are Vincentians a presence...
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
Pope canonizes a “working mom”, missionary
by John Freund, CM | Oct 14, 2014 | Vincentian Family
Wikipedia tells the story of St.Marie of the Incarnation – a story that echoes both Louise de Marillac and Elizabeth Seton.