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UN declares healthy environment a human right
by Sr. Michelle Loisel, DC | August 18, 2022 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 0 Comments
And the word of the day is….
by Jim Claffey | July 21, 2022 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 0 Comments
Look again at the photo, the 17 Sustainable Development Goals, the heart of the United Nation’s Agenda for People, Prosperity and the Planet. All 193 Member States committed to this 2030 agenda and to leave no one behind in the process.
IGH and UN-Habitat Partnership
by Reese Hagy, Institute of Global Homelessness | July 14, 2022 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 1 Comment
Experts suspect that more than 100 million people are experiencing homelessness worldwide and likely over one billion are inadequately housed.
Save our Ocean, Protect our Future
by Teresa Kotturan, SCN | June 23, 2022 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 0 Comments
World leaders, scientists, and more will be gathering in Lisbon, Portugal to from June 27 – July 1, 2022 to deliberate on “scaling up ocean action based on science and innovation” to “conserve and sustainably us the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development.”
Local Gathering of Vincentian Family in Pittsburgh/Greensburg, Pennsylvania
by Famvin Media Resources | May 11, 2023 | News, Vincentian Family
Seventy-five family members assembled for a full-day gathering of sharing, formation, input and direct service. #wearevincentian
Sisters of Charity of New York Vote on Congregation’s Path to Completion
by .famvin | May 2, 2023 | News, Vincentian Family
After more than 200 years of service for the Church, the Sisters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul of New York will continue to pass the torch of charity. This is not the end of our ministries.
What history rhymes with a future of justice and peace?
by Mary Ann Dantuono | Apr 27, 2023 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
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.
UN Secretary General Calls for Intensified Efforts to Implement Global Compact for Migration
by Margaret O'Dwyer | Dec 17, 2020 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
The placement of International Migrants Day a week before Christmas is fitting. There are many parallels between the Holy Family and families who are on the move today.
Vincentian Prayer Images: A Heritage of Reconciling
by John Freund, CM | Dec 15, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
How did Vincent, Louise, and our respective founders embody reconciliation?
Interview with Fr. Mike Barth, General Custodian of the Missionary Servants of the Most Holy Trinity
by Vincentian Family Office | Dec 14, 2020 | News, Vincentian Family
Our founder, Thomas Judge, called us to go to the “tangled portion of the vineyard” – to places where other do not want to go or where it is difficult to serve.
The Cost of “Preferential Option for the Poor”
by John Freund, CM | Dec 4, 2020 | Formation, Justice and Peace, Reflections, Vincentian Family
Forty years ago, four women gave their lives as part of their preferential option for the poor. Read their own words. It should take just about 40 seconds.
International Year for the Elimination of Child Labor – 2021
by Teresa Kotturan, SCN | Dec 3, 2020 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
The UN General Assembly unanimously adopted a resolution declaring 2021 as the International Year for the Elimination of Child Labor.
Vincentian Prayer Images: Another Look At Dented Coins
by John Freund, CM | Dec 1, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
Who are the dented coins in my life?
Interview with Linda van Aken, director of “Vincentius Nijmegen” (The Netherlands) – Part 2
by Vincentian Family Office | Nov 26, 2020 | News, Vincentian Family
Part 2 of an interview with Linda van Aken, director of and driving force behind, the Vincentius Nijmegen, which aims to alleviate poverty and loneliness of fellow citizens.
Video: Virtual Event in Celebration of World Cities Day
by Jim Claffey | Nov 26, 2020 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
On September 27, the Vincentian Family NGO representatives at the UN presented a virtual event in celebration of World Cities Day, October 30.
Interview with Linda van Aken, director of “Vincentius Nijmegen” (The Netherlands) – Part 1
by Vincentian Family Office | Nov 24, 2020 | News, Vincentian Family
Part 1 of an interview with Linda van Aken, director of and driving force behind, the Vincentius Nijmegen, which aims to alleviate poverty and loneliness of fellow citizens.