Vincentian Family

The Commodification of Housing

“Housing has lost its social function and is seen instead as a vehicle for wealth and asset growth.” [Leilani Farha, UN Special Rapporteur on the Right to Housing] We’re becoming all too familiar with these scenarios: families forced out of cities by upward spiraling...

World Water Week: In pursuit of SDG 6

In pursuit of Strategic Development Goal 6: Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. That was World Water week 2017 in Stockholm, Sweden. World Water Week 2017 Overview More than half of households worldwide have access to clean...

FAVISAL: Dialogue with Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, CM, 24th Successor of St. Vincent

FAVISAL (the Vincentian Family in El Salvador) share with us their impressions, after a virtual meeting with the Superior General, Tomaž Mavrič, CM, held in May, 2017: We were motivated by the closeness and warmth with which he greeted us. He made us think with the...

Conclusion of the Consecrated Life Continental Seminar to Stop Trafficking in Persons

From August 17-20, I had the opportunity to participate, together with 17 Daughters of Charity (DCs) from all provinces of the Americas, in the seminar to stop human trafficking in Bogota, Colombia. Those gathered at the seminar included women, men, consecrated, and...
Vincentian Collaboration – Final Day

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,...

Sisters of Charity Federation Meeting Saturday, June 7

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...

SVDP leadership at a glance!

SVDP leadership at a glance!

The International Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVDP) leadership is holding its annual meeting in Lisbon, Portugal. SVdPUSA National President Sheila Gilbert and CEO Dave Barringer are attending to represent the U.S. Society. The meeting offers an opportunity to...