Vincentian Family
North American Vincentian Family Gathering 2017 #VFG2017
by Elizabeth Astridge | June 11, 2017 | News, Vincentian Family | 2 Comments
Vincentian Family at the U.N: Migration
by Margaret O'Dwyer | June 8, 2017 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 0 Comments
Sr. Žarka Ivasić, SC, Martyr of Croatia
by Sr. Veronika Popic, SC | June 4, 2017 | Other Branch News, Vincentian Family | 0 Comments
A Worthwhile Book to Read Spotlighting the Syrian Refugee Crisis
by Natalie Boone | June 1, 2017 | News, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 0 Comments
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My Mission in Life Through the Eyes of Pope Francis
by John Freund, CM | Oct 19, 2018 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
Pope Francis suggests 9 dimensions of looking at our mission in life.
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Greetings from The Vincentian Family at The U.N.
by Ed Keane | Oct 18, 2018 | News, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
On the afternoon of October 4, 1965, I remember standing in the South Bronx, at the northeast corner of the Grand...
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“Finding Vince 400” Will Be Streamed on Facebook
by Javier F. Chento | Oct 15, 2018 | News, Vincentian Family
Thursday, October 18, starts "Finding Vince 400" (FV400), the International Film Festival and the Competition...
Leavenworth Sisters seek Campus Minister
by John Freund, CM | May 16, 2014 | Sisters of Charity, Vincentian Family
The University of Saint Mary is a Roman Catholic university sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth. The Campus Minister is responsible for facilitating opportunities for the faith development of all students at the University of Saint Mary while providing...
Journey with Louise from turmoil to Pentecost
by John Freund, CM | May 16, 2014 | Vincentian Family
Perhaps you have been there. In 1623, Louise de Marillac (Mademoiselle LeGras) was in a state of inner turmoil. She deeply desired to serve God and her neighbor more fully, but could not see clearly where God was leading her. As she prayed during Mass on Pentecost,...
Vincentian Lay Missionaries “Say little, do much” (Vincent)
by John Freund, CM | May 15, 2014 | Vincentian Family, Vincentian Lay Missionaries
""Say little, do much" With these word the Vincentian Lay Missionaries mark their new website. Vincentian Lay Missionaries are men and women who commit to serving the poor in Kenya or Ethiopia for 4-6 weeks.They work with the Daughters of Charity in both countries to...
What’s a Mini-Vinnie?
by John Freund, CM | May 15, 2014 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
The Vincent dePaul Society of England and Wales responds 'Mini Vinnies' are children aged between 7 to 11 (or younger) who, with the permission of their parents and the support of their Schools, are encouraged to embark on their first steps as possible 'Vincentians...
Vincentian Pilgrimage to grave of Daughter of Charity
by John Freund, CM | May 14, 2014 | Daughters of Charity, Vincentian Family
Over 500 pilgrims travelled from different corners of Ukraine to the grave of Blessed Sister Marta Wiecka, DC. The 5th pilgrimage of the Vincentian Family to Sniatyn, took place on May 10-11, 2014marking the five years since she was beatified. On Saturday...
Sister of Charity at ends of the earth
by John Freund, CM | May 14, 2014 | Sisters of Charity, Vincentian Family
In her "retirement" a Sister of Charity serves on the shores of the Arctic Ocean and continues a life of pioneering in ministry. High in the western Canadian Arctic, Sister Fay Trombley has been a pastoral leader among Inuvialuit indigenous people since November...
Vincent’s handwritten letters as you have never seen them
by John Freund, CM | May 13, 2014 | Vincentian Family
DePaul University offers a different kind of experience of Vincent through his letters.
+Vincentian pioneer for homeless worldwide
by John Freund, CM | May 13, 2014 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Vincentian Family
Famvin has just received word that Fr. Norberto Carcellar, CM, tireless and innovative pioneer in ministry with the homeless around the world died from an apparent heart attack. Well-known for his work in the garbage dumps in the Phillipines and the International...
What is voluntary service worth per hour?
by John Freund, CM | May 12, 2014 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, Vincentian Family
The most recent figure estimates it at $22.55 according to the Non-Profit Times "Nonprofits that used volunteer services last year got a little more bang for their buck. The value of a volunteer hour stood at $22.55 during 2013, according to a report from...