System leaders focus on creating the conditions that can produce change and that can eventually cause change to be self-sustaining.
Vincentian Family
Ten Takeaways From 2017 Sustainable Development in Africa Report
by Margaret O'Dwyer | November 2, 2017 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 1 Comment
Celebration of the 400th Anniversary of the Charism of St. Vincent de Paul in Montreal (Canada)
by Vincentian Family Office | October 30, 2017 | News, Vincentian Family | 0 Comments
The 400th Symposium as was lived by the Congregation of the Brothers CMM
by Javier F. Chento | October 28, 2017 | News, Vincentian Family | 0 Comments
Conference at St. John’s University Focusing on Homelessness
by Natalie Boone | October 26, 2017 | News, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 0 Comments
Affordable Housing and Social Protection for all to Address Homelessness
by Guillermo Campuzano | Feb 21, 2019 | News, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
The UN CSocD priority theme for their meeting in 2020, “Affordable Housing and Social Protection for all to address Homelessness” and the Vincentian Family.
Being Taught To See What I Had Not Seen
by John Freund, CM | Feb 15, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
Seeing but not seeing – Jesus expects only one thing of his followers: to see who and what he sees. Those who do so become “other Christs.”
More people without college lose religion
by John Freund, CM | Aug 8, 2014 | Vincentian Family
Today, it’s the least-educated members of Generation X—people born roughly between 1965 and 1980—who are “most likely to leave religion,” said Philip Schwadel, an associate professor of sociology at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln
New face of Sisters of Charity at UN
by John Freund, CM | Aug 8, 2014 | Sisters of Charity, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
The Board of the SC Federation announces the hiring of Sister Teresa Kotturan, SC Nazareth, as the next Federation NGO Representative, continuing our presence at the United Nations in its international efforts to promote peace, justice and human dignity for all
Ukraine Crisis – Depaul international continues its mission
by John Freund, CM | Aug 8, 2014 | Vincentian Family
Depaul teams are continuing to work as normal during the turbulent and difficult times in Ukraine. However after months of unrest, we are beginning to see more people attending our services.
Sisters of Charity Seton Hill anniversary
by John Freund, CM | Aug 8, 2014 | Sisters of Charity, Vincentian Family
August is a month of anniversaries for the Sisters of Charity. A major anniversary occurs on August 7 for the Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill.
“Crowdfunding” for the Mission?
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Aug 7, 2014 | Formation, Missions inter gentes, Social Media, Vincentian Family
Fundraising for the mission is a constant preoccupation of missionaries and Vincentian Family leaders. The Congregation of the Mission has its own initiatives, including the Vincentian Solidarity Office, as do many of the Vincentian Family branches. Missions like the...
Why is a Systemic Change mentality important?
by John Freund, CM | Aug 5, 2014 | Systemic change, Vincentian Family
Why is a Systemic Change mentality important? This is a question asked by Fr. Robert Maloney, CM in a Presentation offered on VinFormation.
The Words and Deeds of St Vincent de Paul
by John Freund, CM | Aug 4, 2014 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, Vincentian Family
The International Association of Charity (AIC) offers the following reflection for August. This series is part of its remote preparation for the celebration of their 400th Anniversary of founding by Vincent de Paul.
St. Vincent de Paul Society takes stronger advocacy role
by John Freund, CM | Aug 3, 2014 | Justice and Peace, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Systemic change, Vincentian Family
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul will become a stronger advocate for the poor as well as continuing its longstanding charitable work of providing food, furniture and clothing to those in need.
From six figure job to serve prisoners with the SVDP
by John Freund, CM | Aug 2, 2014 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
Martin Schurr left a six-figure job with bonuses and cars and traveling the world on someone else’s dime to serve prisoners through the SVDP St. Vincent de Paul Society’s Restorative Justice Ministry