Vincentian Family
Vincentian Family Prayer For Peace in Ukraine
by Vincentian Family Office | March 2, 2022 | Conflict in Ukraine, Featured, Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice, Vincentian Family | 2 Comments
United with Pope Francis and with men and women of good will throughout the world, we, as a Vincentian Family, lift our minds and hearts in prayer for peace in Ukraine.
St. Vincent Experienced War
by John Freund, CM | February 25, 2022 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family | 1 Comment
St. Vincent was painfully aware of the dire situations he faced and the rich nuances of Vincent’s response. What can we learn from Vincent and Pope Francis’ responses?
Boot Straps and Poverty
by Jim Claffey | February 24, 2022 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 0 Comments
Thinking about all 17 Sustainable Development Goals, the UN’s ambitious 2030 Agenda for People, the Planet and Prosperity, is exhausting.
Interview with Sister Kristina Rihar, Superior General of the Sisters of Mary of the Miraculous Medal
by Vincentian Family Office | February 10, 2022 | News, Vincentian Family | 0 Comments
The beginnings of our Congregation date back to the mid-19th century: the day of its foundation is July 16, 1878.
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International Day of Charity September 5
by Natalie Boone | Sep 8, 2022 | News, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
International Day of Charity 2022 aims to eliminate the effects of humanitarian crises and to help in promoting education, housing, and child protection.
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Isabel Cristina, member of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul, will be beatified in December
by Vincentian Family Office | Aug 22, 2022 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
Father Emanoel Bedê, CM, explains the importance of her example for the Vincentian Family. The Servant of God, Isabel...
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UN declares healthy environment a human right
by Sr. Michelle Loisel, DC | Aug 18, 2022 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
On July 28, 2022, the UN general assembly recognized the right to water and sanitation through its resolution. It...
Urban October – A Time to Advocate for an End to Homelessness
by Margaret O'Dwyer | Oct 22, 2020 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
As Urban October continues, we’re working hard to listen to the voices of persons who are “experts;” who have actually experienced homelessness, and include them in events.
Vincentian Prayer Images: Leave Everything To Serve
by John Freund, CM | Oct 20, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
Let’s leave everything to serve God and our neighbor. St. Vincent de Paul
Vincentian Prayer Images: A Question for Vincent
by John Freund, CM | Oct 13, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
How would Vincent answer a question about feeling hopless or useless during this time of pandemic?
Who’s the Boss
by Jim Claffey | Oct 8, 2020 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
A number of years ago, my sister, a critical care nurse, wrote a piece for a local newspaper about care for homebound patients called “Who’s the Boss”
Vincentian Prayer Images: Vincent Heard the Cries of the Poor
by John Freund, CM | Oct 6, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
We know Vincent heard the cries of the poor. Can we listen as Vincent did?
Second Meeting of the Vincentian Indigenous Confraternity
by Vincentian Family Office | Oct 5, 2020 | News, Vincentian Family
The Vincentian Indigenous Confraternity, during their second virtual meeting, decided to establish a team that would take responsibility for our external communication.
Vincentian Prayer Images: Getting To Know Our Family
by John Freund, CM | Sep 29, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
What couldn’t we do if we got to know other branches of our Vincentian Family, especially in our local area?
Covid-19 and Women
by Teresa Kotturan, SCN | Sep 24, 2020 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
COVID-19 pandemic has made it clear that care services are a pre-requisite for all workers with family responsibilities.
Vincentian Prayer Images: St. Vincent of the Alleys
by John Freund, CM | Sep 22, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
Where and how do we today walk the back alleys of our world?