Vincentian Family

Vincentian Family Meeting in El Salvador

From very early on, on a fresh morning that the Lord granted, from all parts of El Salvador the Vincentians began to arrive for the national meeting. As it should be, and to give example, the members of the board of FAVISAL, and the young people of VMY of San...

A United Nations Twelve Days of Christmas

The Song, “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” was composed in 1780. It refers to the 12 days starting with Christmas and ending on the Feast of the Epiphany.  I wondered what it might be like if there were a version for the UN…considering events in 2016 and what we might...

Annual Meeting of the Vincentian Family in Nigeria

Communication issued by the Vincentian Family Nigeria at their Annual General Meeting held in Benin City from February 25-28, 2016. The annual meeting of the Vincentian Family in Nigeria was held at Our Lady of Apostles, Maryland, Lagos State, from February 25 to the...

UN Convention on the Elimination of all forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW)

Vincentian Family members around the world who are involved in any sort of ministry to achieve gender equality and empowerment of all women and girls, either directly or indirectly, have a lot to learn from the Convention on the Elimination of all forms of...
Formation Friday – Silos? or Gardens?

Formation Friday – Silos? or Gardens?

Formation silos and re-inventing the wheel Just about every branch of the Vincentian Family seeks material helpful in forming its constituents. We often talk about collaboration in formation. But do we share our resources with others outside our silo? Previous...

Formation Friday – Vincentian heros

Formation Friday – Vincentian heros

Over the course of almost 400 years the followers of Vincent and Louise have inspired people to to serve the faith and physical needs of people living on the margins. The Vincentian Family tradition is rich in heroes and heroines. How well do we know know deeply...