Summary of Day 1 of the Famvin Homeless Alliance International Conference held in Rome, Italy from November 26-28, 2018.
Vincentian Family
Stop The Violence–Orange The World–Now Through December 10
It’s time to “Orange the World!” Last Sunday, November 25, was International Day for the Elimination of Violence...
The Feminization of Poverty
As I read the article by Fr. Memo on the World Day of the Poor, celebrated in our Church this week, I could not...
Bridgeport says good-bye to Daughters
During a weekend long commemoration of their 110-year history, St. Vincent’s Medical Center said goodbye to the Daughters of Charity, but not to their mission.
Memories of a Saint – Ron Ramson CM
Not many people can say that they have met a saint. For those who have, the experience profoundly impacts their lives.
Sisters of Charity Federation Meeting Saturday, June 7
From the website of the Sisters of Charity Federation…
Criminalizing the homeless
Criminalizing homelessness - a growing phenomenon... But not a new one. St. Vincent de Paul was well acquainted with this. It his time it was called the "Great Confinement" Noted Vincentian historian Ed Udovic writes about 17th century France ... "This war ... was a...
Second International Videoconference for Vincentian Youth
The Second International Videoconference for Vincentian Youth will take place during the United States SVdP National Assembly! Last year, Society of St. Vincent de Paul groups from France, Ireland, Australia, Brazil, New Zealand, the Philippines, and the U.S....
Vincentian Collaboration – Final Day
Vincentian Collaboration Final Day - The final day of VFCAP was a morning of future planning and an afternoon in Clichy. Marty Martin prepared participants for the creation of their MAP (My Action Plan). Time was spent on creating SMART goals (specific, measurable,...
Charity Federation meets
Charity Federation Meets – Thursday June 6 The day began with prayer led by Marge Kloos, SC-C. After prayer, Julie Cutter, DC-St. Louise, Executive Director of the SC Federation gave a brief overview of the agenda for the days ahead. Debbie Weber, SC-C Associate, gave...
Day 5 at VFCAP
Thursday began with a visit to the tomb of Frederic Ozanam and Mass at St. Joseph Church on the property celebrated in French by Fr. Dan Borlik.
Fostering Vincentian Identity in parish work
Fostering a Vincentian Identity in Parish work. The following presentation by Fr. Tony Kuzia, CM and Marian O'Brien, MTh addresses the issues raised by changes in parish life in the last 50 years. This presentation offers their insights and practical suggestions....
