Vincentian Family

Connecting Ash Wednesday, Valentine’s Day and Systemic Change

At first glance, it may seem like quite a stretch to connect Ash Wednesday, Valentine’s Day and Systemic Change. But hear me out. Actually, it is not that hard.

Successes, Expectations, Needs, Challenges and Difficulties of Collaboration in Africa

The Vincentian Family is on the move in Africa and Madagascar. In 2009, we were making plans. What follows is an excerpt from "Collaboration in the Vincentian Family: Needs, Expectations, Models," A paper presented by Michael Ngoka, C.M., at the Session for the...

Saint John’s Interns Boost UN Advocacy Through Social Media

Interns enhance our work at the UN in immeasurable ways.  One is their savvy with technology, which constantly either speeds advocacy efforts or provides a creative twist to it.  Using Prezi instead of power point for a presentation.  Spreading the word...

A Vincentian Version of the Super Bowl?

Ultimately our mission as followers of Christ the Evangelizer of the poor is to help our brothers and sisters across the finish line of awareness that we are brothers and sisters because we are sons and daughters of God.