On May 26-27, 2018, the Vincentian Family in Ukraine made the ninth pilgrimage to the sanctuary of Sniatyn. In the cemetery of that town, the remains of Blessed Sister Marta Wiecka, Daughter of Charity, are venerated.
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New Youth Task Force Meets in Philadelphia
The new Youth Task Force of the Vincentian Family identified four key components of their mission, around which they began to create a shared language: direct service/relationship with those living in poverty; inspired by and appreciative of the love of God; universally inclusive; and charity and justice.
The Looming Debt Crisis
2018 is the 10th anniversary of the global financial crisis. Though the economy is robust at the moment, global...
Formation Friday – Vincentian Family websites
The presence of the Vincentian Family is growing almost everyday. VinFormation has a page devoted to links organized according to family branches. If there are significant links that we have missed let us know by clicking on the Comment button for this post or using the Contact Us link.
Sisters of Charity mark 80 years in Arizona
The Catholic Sun writes...Arizona Catholics have been served by the Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill since 1933. Sr. Barbara Einloth traces the order’s ministry in the Grand Canyon State. It’s been 80 years since the first Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill brought...
A Conversation With Sister Carol Keehan DC
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?
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?
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?
Do you Instagram and Pinterest? The Daughters of Charity do both!
Are vows, virtues still relevant?
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
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...
Video for Feast of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton: January 4
VinFormation presents a new YouTube video on St. Elizabeth Ann Seton.
