Vincentian Family

Vincentian Family in Central America

by Edgardo Fuentes | April 25, 2024 | News, Vincentian Family | 2 Comments

The Central America Region is one of the 6 regions that make up the Vincentian Family in Latin America and the Caribbean (FAVILA).

Happiness

by Jim Claffey, CM | April 18, 2024 | Formation, News, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 1 Comment

The annual World Happiness Report is out. But a lot of people won’t be happy.

Reviving and Refreshing the WORLD SOCIAL SUMMIT

by MaryAnn Dantuono, AIC, NGO Representative to the UN | April 4, 2024 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 0 Comments

The Vincentian Family has an opportunity for increased activity and engagement with the UN’s Working Group to End Homelessness. You are invited to join with your prayers and stories of your good works.

Commission for Social Development

by Michelle Loisel, DC | March 21, 2024 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 0 Comments

The climate crisis is intensifying and it’s touching every part of our lives. Global efforts to address climate change are more urgent than ever.

Negotiations Deepen for Global Compact

by Catherine Prendergast | Mar 1, 2018 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.

The last week at the UN, much energy was invested in the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly, and Regular Migration. NGOs...

Human Rights and Human Rights Defenders

by Teresa Kotturan, SCN | Feb 22, 2018 | News, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N.

As the world celebrates the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, atrocities against human...

Connecting Ash Wednesday, Valentine’s Day and Systemic Change

by John Freund, CM | Feb 14, 2018 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change, Vincentian Family

At first glance, it may seem like quite a stretch to connect Ash Wednesday, Valentine’s Day and Systemic Change. But hear me out. Actually, it is not that hard.

A Conversation With Sister Carol Keehan DC

by John Freund, CM | Jan 7, 2014 | Daughters of Charity, Vincentian Family

The Huffington Post offers "A Conversation With Sister Carol Keehan About Health Care Challenges" "Catholic nuns know lots about Health care. They founded hospitals all over the United States and ran them with love and grit. Sister Carol Keehan is president and chief...

What are Vincentian youth doing?

by John Freund, CM | Jan 6, 2014 | Vincentian Family, Vincentian Marian Youth

Take a quick tour around the world with the Vincentian Marian Youth Newsletter JMV Bulletin 2013 ENG Brazil - From November 15-17 the II National Encounter of former members of the VMY who have transitioned into other branches of the Vincentian Family was held. Thirty...

What did Pope say and do?

by John Freund, CM | Jan 6, 2014 | Vincentian Family

It seems as if the media can not get enough of Pope Francis. FamVin has been no exception. Since his election as Pope FamVin has post some 80 articles with the identifying tag "Pope". Many of these posts have highlighted what he has said ... done... that resonate with...

Do you Instagram? Pinterest?

by John Freund, CM | Jan 5, 2014 | Daughters of Charity, Vincentian Family

Do you Instagram and Pinterest? The Daughters of Charity do both!

Are vows, virtues still relevant?

by John Freund, CM | Jan 5, 2014 | Congregation of the Mission, Daughters of Charity, Vincentian Family

Are vows and virtues relevant is the question posed by Tim Williams CM, Provincial Director of the Daughters of Charity Australia, in his reflection VOWS, VIRTUES AND RELEVANCE

Formation Friday – eBook of the Month Club

by Famvin Media Resources | Jan 2, 2014 | Vincentian Family

In 2014 we're starting a once-a-month eBook series: "Faith of Our Founders". The series was conceived as a follow-up to the Year of Faith, and will focus on the faith and spirituality of St. Vincent de Paul and St. Louise de Marillac. The January 2014 issue, "Louise...