Vincentian Family
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
Another Volume of “Vincentian Heritage” is Available for Download
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | September 15, 2017 | Announcements, News, Vincentian Family | 0 Comments
200 posts for #IamVincent @VinMissionCorps @NiagaraUniv @SJUMission
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | September 14, 2017 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice, Vincentian Family | 0 Comments
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National Vincentian Family: India 2018
by Vincentian Family Office | Dec 17, 2018 | News, Vincentian Family
Summary of the 12th Annual Gathering of the Major Superiors and Heads of Vincentian Family India.
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GIFT BOX – A Project to Fight Human Trafficking
by Teresa Kotturan, SCN | Dec 13, 2018 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
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.
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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.
Vincentian Essential Reading?
by John Freund, CM | Jun 19, 2014 | Vincentian Family
“Essential reading”, as has been said of “beauty”, often is in the eye of the beholder. What is “Vincentian Essential Reading”
Vincentian Haiti news – ZAFEN partners with KIVA!
by John Freund, CM | Jun 19, 2014 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family Haiti Initiative
We are proud to announce that Zafèn has become a field partner with Kiva, a crowdfunding platform supporting a worldwide network of microfinance institutions alleviating poverty through business loans. This collaboration introduces Kiva’s 1 million users to Haitian...
When CEO’s sleep in the streets
by John Freund, CM | Jun 18, 2014 | Vincentian Family
When Australian CEO's sleep in the streets they raise $19 million in support of the Vinnies homeless services. http://youtu.be/oz95ZhU3ww0 Each year Australian CEO's sleep in the streets to raise awareness of the needs of the homeless and to support the Vincent...
Profit or alleviating poverty – false dichotomy
by John Freund, CM | Jun 18, 2014 | Formation, Vincentian Family
RomeReports TV - Helping end poverty while also making a business profit addresses the false dichotomy between profit and alleviating poverty. What's the best way to invest, make a profit and at the same time help those in need, while following the social doctrine of...
Niagara U President multi-faith vision – Huffington Post
by John Freund, CM | Jun 18, 2014 | Vincentian Family
The Rev. James J. Maher, C.M., Niagara U President calls for a vision of peace in a post The Huffington Post website, titled To Combat World Poverty, a Multi-Faith Approach: Unity Can Conquer An Ignominious Life for those Trapped by Hunger.
Nazareth Sisters of Charity alive and well
by John Freund, CM | Jun 17, 2014 | Sisters of Charity, Vincentian Family
As this photo of their temporary professed sisters testifies the Nazareth Sisters of Charity are alive and well... especially in India "We Sisters of Charity of Nazareth are an international Congregation in a multicultural world. Impelled by the love of...
Daughter of Charity visits Syria
by John Freund, CM | Jun 17, 2014 | Daughters of Charity, International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, Vincentian Family
Sister Françoise Petit, Daughter of Charity, member of the International Council and Spiritual Advisor for AIC, recently had the chance to visit the Daughters of Charity in Lebanon Syria. Her account of the trip appeared on the international website of the AIC. “Our...
Bridgeport says good-bye to Daughters
by John Freund, CM | Jun 16, 2014 | Daughters of Charity, News, Vincentian Family
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
by John Freund, CM | Jun 16, 2014 | Vincentian Family
Not many people can say that they have met a saint. For those who have, the experience profoundly impacts their lives.