The Maastricht Principles on the Human Rights of Future Generations were adopted in early 2023 and supported by almost sixty leading experts in legal and human rights from different parts of the world.
Vincentian Family
What history rhymes with a future of justice and peace?
by Mary Ann Dantuono | April 27, 2023 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 0 Comments
The history of Social Development at the UN continues to echo but more rhymes are needed so that it leads to a fulfillment of the promises of placing people at the center of development, eradicating poverty, providing productive employment and decent work, and creating social inclusion.
International Conference on Homelessness
by Lydia Stazen, IGH | March 30, 2023 | Formation, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 0 Comments
DePaul University, in partnership with the Ruff Institute on Global Homelessness and the International Journal on Homelessness, hosted what may have been the largest-ever convening on global homelessness.
Registration Open: 2023 North American Vincentian Gathering
by Jimmy Walters | March 18, 2023 | News, Vincentian Family | 0 Comments
We are excited that our registration is Open for the 2023 North American Vincentian Gathering.
Resolutions and the New Year
by Jim Claffey | March 16, 2023 | Formation, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 1 Comment
New Years’ resolutions, a common practice, and a good one if it focuses our energy and determination towards valuable goals.
June 2023 Executive Board Meeting
by Vincentian Family Office | Jul 9, 2023 | News, Vincentian Family
Preparations for a 2024 gathering of the global Vincentian Family in Rome highlighted the agenda of the semiannual meeting of the Vincentian Family Executive Board from June 26-29, 2023 in Philadelphia, USA.
High-Level Forum (HLPF) reviewing the Implementation of the SDGs coming soon!
by Michelle Loisel, DC | Jul 6, 2023 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
The High-Level Forum (HLPF) to prepare the to review the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is around the corner – July 10 – 19, 2023
Sustainable Development Goals, 11 and 12
by Jim Claffey | Jun 10, 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 Sister Jane Ann Cherubin, SC, General Superior of the Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill
by Elena Grazini | Jun 9, 2021 | News, Vincentian Family
Interview with the General Superior of the Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill
Writing Straight With Crooked Lines
by John Freund, CM | Jun 4, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
Vincent and Louise were at best an improbable couple. We are blessed to know the outcomes of the 35-year intersection of these two lives.
The United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues
by Teresa Kotturan, SCN | Jun 3, 2021 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
The 20th session of the Indigenous Peoples Forum took place from April 19-30, 2021, with the theme: “Peace, justice and strong institutions: the role of indigenous peoples in implementing Sustainable Development Goal 16”, in light of the evolving COVID-19 situation.
Trinity – Problem To Be Solved Or Mystery to be Lived
by John Freund, CM | May 28, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
For me, it has been a journey from thinking of the Trinity as a puzzle to be solved to realizing the Trinity is a model for my life.
Are We Ministerial “Rip Van Winkles”?
by John Freund, CM | May 26, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change, Vincentian Family
For over twenty years we have been living in the very early stages of a “digital revolution.” We are just now beginning to realize how this digital revolution is impacting every facet of our lives.
Interview with Sister Antonie Ardatin, Superior General of Daughters of Mary and Joseph
by Vincentian Family Office | May 24, 2021 | News, Vincentian Family
The story and the mission of the Daughters of Mary and Joseph.
The Spirituality of “Nouns and Adjectives”
by John Freund, CM | May 21, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
It could be said that we are living in a culture of adjectives that forgets about the nouns that name the reality of things. But also a culture of the insult as the first reaction to any opinion that I do not share.
Unrecognized Experts
by John Freund, CM | May 19, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change, Vincentian Family
People experiencing poverty have an expertise that can not be taught in a classroom. They know their situation from the inside. They understand many dimensions of poverty that may not occur to us.