My stereotypes of what homeless people look and act like taught me how not to recognize homeless people.
Vincentian Family
The Commission on the Status of Women (CSW)
Some of the highlights from the opening day of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) on March 11, 2019.
The Vincentian Mission in the Sierra Tarahumara of Mexico
The video documentary “Corima” describes the reality of the Vincentian mission in the Sierra Tarahumara of Mexico.
The key to the 14 volumes on St. Vincent
The key to the 14 volumes on St. Vincent. After more than 40 years devoted to the preparation of the English edition of the correspondence, conferences, and documents pertaining to Saint Vincent de Paul, Volume 14, the cumulative Index is now available
Rockin’ and Rollin’ – Sisters’ experiences
Recently FamVin posted a story about Rockin’ and Rollin’, the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth innovative way of engaging students in the Vincentian charism. Here’s what a few of the Sisters said about their experiences in the Rockin’ and Rollin’ event.
Which Vincentian are you?
Answer ten quick multiple choice questions to find out which Vincentian you are! then follow @DePaulMission on twitter or like on Facebook search "DePaul...
FamVin News – popular posts for August
The following list of posts presents the most visited links. The ranking is from the highest to lowest and does not include all posts.
Ten year old Vincentian Fundraiser
Claire, just 10 years old, had personally organized two fundraisers this summer.
Lady of Charity visits DC ministry before Holy Land hostilities
The Ladies of Charity website reports on Mary Beth Legg, LOC, Los Angeles, CA and her visit a Daughter of Charity home for special needs children in Israel shortly before the outbreak of hostilities between Hamas and Israel.
September feasts, Vincentian Family, Collaboration
The month of September marks many milestones across the Vincentian Family. This is a wonderful time for us to reflect on the growing spirit of collaboration among the many branches of the Vincentian Family.
Sister of Charity – “New generations of Catholic Sisters”
Patricia Wittberg, a Sister of Charity of Cincinnati and professor of sociology at Indiana University-Purdue University, is one of the co-authors of New Generations of Catholic Sisters: The Challenge of Diversity.
Changing the conversation without saying a word
In a thoughtful piece on the website of the Catholic Health Association Father Synder concludes “Pope Francis is changing the conversation — and he’s changing it for good.” He captures many of the paradoxes of this person who has rocketed to the top of the celebrity ranks.
