The Gift Box is a tool primarily used to raise awareness and introduce people to the issue of human trafficking – through photographs and survivor stories.
Vincentian Family
Homily of the Superior General During 400th Anniversary Celebrations in Poland
by Tomasz Zieliński | September 25, 2017 | News, Vincentian Family | 1 Comment
Superior General of the Congregation of the Mission took part in main celebrations of the 400th Anniversary of Vincentian Charism in Poland. On Sunday, September 24, Fr. Tomaž preached the homily during the jubilee Mass at Basilica of St. Vincent de Paul in Bydgoszcz, Northern Poland. We share it with you.
Fr. Tomaž Mavrič writes about vocations to his Confreres… and to us!
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | September 23, 2017 | Congregation of the Mission, News, Vincentian Family | 0 Comments
United Nations Observes International Day of Peace
by Margaret O'Dwyer | September 21, 2017 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 1 Comment
Vincentian Family Collaboration Commission Meeting in Lebanon
by Vincentian Family Office | September 18, 2017 | News, Vincentian Family | 0 Comments
Vincentian Family Speaks Its Truth at the UN
by John Freund, CM | Dec 12, 2018 | News, Systemic change, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
The Vincentian Family takes advantage of its NGO status at the UN to speak its truth about its experience with people suffering from unsheltered homelessness and lack of access to adequate housing.
Meeting of the New Vincentian Family Task Force on the Transmission of the Charism
by Flavio Pereira Tercero, CM | Dec 9, 2018 | News, Vincentian Family
A newly formed Vincentian Family Task Force on the “Transmission of the Charism” met in the Vincentian Family Office in Philadelphia.
Homelessness declines with new thinking
by John Freund, CM | Jun 29, 2014 | Vincentian Family
“Instead of trying to fix all the problems that homeless people have while they are homeless, [housing first] gets them into housing right away, then they end up taking care of a lot of other problems from a stable home”.
Amazon smiles at Depaul USA
by John Freund, CM | Jun 29, 2014 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Vincentian Family
Amazon smiles at DEPAUL USA DEPAUL USA writes... Just think, you can shop and support Depaul USA's mission to provide homeless individuals with the resources they need to move towards an independent and positive future. Did you know you can shop in Amazon and have a...
Fastest nun in the West – Sister of Charity
by John Freund, CM | Jun 28, 2014 | Vincentian Family
A path to sainthood for an Italian-born nun who challenged Billy the Kid, calmed angry mobs and helped open New Mexico territory hospitals and schools.
June – most popular FamVin posts
by John Freund, CM | Jun 28, 2014 | Daughters of Charity, Vincentian Family
A look back at the most popular FamVin posts for June. The Trafficking and a Pentecost novena attracted the most visitors for the month. The 9 posts covering the week-long program in Paris devoted to Vincentian Collaborative Action drew lots of visitors. The "Happy"...
How did they do? National Catholic Press Awards
by John Freund, CM | Jun 27, 2014 | Vincentian Family
Another kind of medal count. Each of year the Catholic Press Association Awards recognizes the achievements of its various members. The Catholic Press Association is an association of newspaper and media specialists specialized on reporting on the Roman Catholic Church.
“Vinnies” – The Peoples’ Choices
by John Freund, CM | Jun 26, 2014 | Vincentian Family
“The Vinnies” – The Peoples’ Choice – Formation Friday offers a listing of the most popular videos found on VinFormation under video resources
274 faces of dedicated service!
by John Freund, CM | Jun 26, 2014 | Daughters of Charity, Vincentian Family
See 274 faces of dedicated service as these dedicated servants of the poor gather in Assembly in St. Louis, Missouri. They stand in a long line going back almost 400 years. They are already witnessing to the Boldness of Charity. But now they are seeking to discover...
Virtual Vincentian Heritage Tour
by John Freund, CM | Jun 25, 2014 | Spirituality and Spiritual Practice, Vincentian Family
Travel with 18 Vincentians for three weeks as they experience the places that were significant to Vincent during his life.
Seton Shrine – Vincentian Heritage Bookstore partner
by John Freund, CM | Jun 25, 2014 | Vincentian Family
The Vincentian Heritage Bookstore operations will be managed by the bookstore and gift shop at the National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton in Emmitsburg, Maryland