We are almost a month away from the North American Vincentian Family Gathering, and limited spots remain.
Vincentian Family
How do we measure global homelessness?
by Lydia Stazen, IGH | May 25, 2023 | Formation, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 0 Comments
Access to quality data is essential in addressing the challenge of homelessness.
Climate Change: An Update and a Response
by James R. Walters | May 18, 2023 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 1 Comment
Since starting my work as the NGO Representative for the Sisters of Charity Federation at the United Nations at the start of the year, there is a plethora of justice issues that demand our attention.
Local Gathering of Vincentian Family in Pittsburgh/Greensburg, Pennsylvania
by Famvin Media Resources | May 11, 2023 | News, Vincentian Family | 0 Comments
Seventy-five family members assembled for a full-day gathering of sharing, formation, input and direct service. #wearevincentian
Sisters of Charity of New York Vote on Congregation’s Path to Completion
by .famvin | May 2, 2023 | News, Vincentian Family | 0 Comments
After more than 200 years of service for the Church, the Sisters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul of New York will continue to pass the torch of charity. This is not the end of our ministries.
Behind at Halftime
by Jim Claffey | Aug 31, 2023 | Formation, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
If this were a sporting event, the coach would be screaming.
IGH Announces Its Newest Vanguard City, São Paulo, Brazil
by Lydia Stazen | Aug 17, 2023 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
On August 7, in São Paulo, Brazil, representatives of the Ruff Institute of Global Homelessness (IGH) were delighted to sign the formal Vanguard City partnership agreement…
What Is Pope Francis Asking His Prayer Group?
by John Freund, CM | Jul 2, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
Pope Francis asks his monthly payer group – “Pray for an end to polarization”!
Sustainable Development Goal 13
by Jim Claffey | Jun 24, 2021 | Formation, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Learning about the SDGs and understanding their significance is an important first step as together, creatively, we search for the most effective ways to advocate for these aspects of social justice.
Interview with Kilver Fuentes, participant in the January 2020 Vincentian Family Meeting
by Elena Grazini | Jun 20, 2021 | News, Vincentian Family
For the first time I saw how much of an impact St. Vincent de Paul had left on so many people. It is not just a devotion – it is a life style.
A Perfect Storm
by John Freund, CM | Jun 18, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
I have only recently become conscious of the “perfect storm” faced by the early Christian community at the time Mark collected the stories of Jesus and made use of them to ultimately give hope in a disastrous situation.
Imagine! Frederic Ozanam Addresses Congress
by John Freund, CM | Jun 16, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change, Vincentian Family
After viewing the presentation of Sr. Claire Sweeney, DC on Frederick Ozanam and Social Justice, I fantasized what he might say if he, like Pope Francis, were invited to address a joint session of Congress.
Inteview with Sr. M. Gerlinde Kätzler, Mother Superior of the Sisters of Mercy of St. Vincent de Paul in Zams, Austria
by Elena Grazini | Jun 15, 2021 | News, Vincentian Family
What is the story and the mission of your Congregation? Our motherhouse was built in 1811 by the dean of Zams, Nikolaus Tolentin -Schuler. He was looking for women to care for the sick of the village and especially to teach the girls. In 1822, he sent the head of the...
“Aguapanaleros of the Night receives an award from the Congress of the Republic of Colombia
by Vincentian Family Office | Jun 14, 2021 | News, Vincentian Family
“Aguapaneleros of the Night, Lay Vincentians,” a branch of the Vincentian Family, was awarded the Order of Democracy Simón Bolívar by the Chamber of Congressional Representatives of the Republic of Colombia.
Interview with Guillermo Campuzano, CM, Vice President of Mission and Ministry | DePaul University
by Elena Grazini | Jun 12, 2021 | News, Vincentian Family
DePaul is profoundly pragmatic. In this, we follow the leadership of our students.
Imagine Saying This Today!
by John Freund, CM | Jun 11, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
What is most important to you – your nation, culture, class, race, gender — or first and foremost being in God and a new and international community of God’s people?