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Contemplation: Simple, Gentle Humility
by .famvin | June 17, 2025 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, SVDP Contemplation | 0 Comments
Blessed Frédéric emphasized humility, simplicity, and religious motivation as essential to the Society’s mission, warning against pride, bureaucracy, and a focus on efficiency over spirit. He urged that all credit be given to God, encouraging service modeled on Christ and respect for other charitable efforts without comparison or competition.
A Bold Model of Partnership: 25 Years of Collaborative Ministry at Kurji Holy Family Hospital
by .famvin | June 16, 2025 | News, Sisters of Charity | 0 Comments
The Medical Mission Sisters of the North India Unit and the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, Patna Province, celebrated 25 years of collaborative ministry at Kurji Holy Family Hospital in Patna, marking a significant milestone in the Church’s healing mission in Bihar. Rooted in shared leadership, trust, and the vision of their foundresses, the partnership has become a model of inter-congregational unity and compassionate healthcare.
The AIC France Project “Mothers and Children in Vulnerable Situations” – Interview with Project Coordinator Florence de Laguiche
by Lisette Maillet | June 14, 2025 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, News | 0 Comments
Florence tells us with great enthusiasm about the beginnings of the project, the cooperation with secondary school pupils and her desire to help mothers open up to the world.
Contemplation: The One I Love the Least
by Tim Williams | June 10, 2025 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, SVDP Contemplation | 0 Comments
Jesus’ repeated question to Peter—“Do you love me?”—is meant to awaken in us the truth that love for God is shown through action, especially toward the poor in whom Christ is truly present. Love of God and neighbor are inseparable, and we must answer Christ’s call not just with words, but with deeds.

Vows of the Daughters of Charity
by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 25, 2022 | Daughters of Charity, Formation, Media
The annual and renewable vows of the Daughters of Charity are a progressive confirmation of their particular charism–
each year a new YES is pronounced in freedom to the vocation to which God calls them.

Alongside Sisters of Charity, I slowed down and embraced the call to serve
by Julia Gerwe | Mar 24, 2022 | News, Sisters of Charity
In her essay “In the Service of Life,” Rachel Naomi Remen distinguishes service from “helping” and “fixing.”

The Vincentian Family Prays for Peace and Joins in the Consecration of Russia and Ukraine to the Heart of Mary
by Vincentian Family Office | Mar 24, 2022 | Conflict in Ukraine, Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice, Vincentian Family
On Friday, March 25, during the celebration of Reconciliation that he will preside over at 5:00 p.m. in St. Peter’s Basilica, Pope Francis will consecrate Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
Seton Harvest: Providing Locally Grown Food to Shareholders and the Hungry
by Belinda A. Davis | Jan 20, 2017 | Daughters of Charity, News
Have you seen the Seton Harvest video? It is an organic, sponsored farm in Evansville, IN. Food grown and harvested is shared with local shareholders and the poor in the surrounding community. Watch this 6-minute video below. Seton...
NGO Representatives Collaborate on UN Side Event
by Margaret O'Dwyer | Jan 19, 2017 | News, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
One of the most effective ways our Vincentian Family NGOs can effect change at the UN is through sponsorship of side events. The UN is bombarded with concerns about global issues. Far more effective than repetitive complaints are creative solutions, which can be...
Message of the Superior General, Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, CM, at the beginning of the 400th Anniversary of the Vincentian Charism
by Tomaž Mavrič, CM | Jan 18, 2017 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
On the occasion of 25 January, the Feast of the Conversion of St. Paul, a key date in Vincentian history in which we recall the events happened in the village of Folleville 400 years ago, Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, CM, Superior General of the Congregation of the Mission and of...
Vincentian Values in Govanhill: The Women Helping Glasgow’s Roma
by .famvin | Jan 17, 2017 | Daughters of Charity, News
A Daughters of Charity run project in one of Scotland’s most deprived areas is helping Glasgow’s Roma community build better lives and integrate fully into society. In a freshly-painted hall in Glasgow’s Govanhill neighborhood, Dorina Damian, one of the thousands of...
Where did our Faith come from? – Vincentians Learn from Scripture
by Lynn L'Heureux | Jan 16, 2017 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Where did our Faith come from? - Vincentians Learn from Scripture - Vincentians are Loving Servants - Vincentians Show Others the Way Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast Where did our Faith come from? I am sure you will have many different answers to this question. ...
A Day of Recollection with the Vincentian Family in Ethiopia
by Vincentian Family Office | Jan 16, 2017 | News, Vincentian Family
“As we Gather as members of the Vincentian Family to begin our celebrations for the 400th Anniversary of the birth of the Vincentian Charism, it’s a good idea if remind ourselves of St. Vincent’s life, of the important and life-changing events that occurred...
Vincentian Marian Youth Thailand: Selfless, Committed and Always Ready to Serve!
by Javier F. Chento | Jan 15, 2017 | Disasters and Responses, News, Vincentian Marian Youth
For the past few days, Thailand has been experiencing flooding which has affected a lot of people. Because of the situation, families cannot go out from their houses making it difficult to get the basic needs for everyone. As Vincentians, with the conviction of...
Vincentian Marian Youth Eastern European Countries Meeting
by .famvin | Jan 14, 2017 | News, Vincentian Marian Youth
The Vincentian Marian Youth International Team would like to formally disseminate the official information about the next meeting of the VMY Eastern European countries this 2017. All the participating countries are asked to take note of the following information for...
A global initiative of the Vincentian Family #famvin400
by Vincentian Family Office | Jan 14, 2017 | News, Vincentian Family
Congratulations! As our Vincentian Family marks the 400th Anniversary of the birth of the Vincentian charism, we celebrate this historic moment in our lives. It is a moment of grace for all the daughters and sons of the Vincentian movement. From around the world, the...