Vincentian Family

Key Missing!

by Jim Claffey | February 10, 2022 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 1 Comment

Here’s a curious fact. Homelessness is entirely absent from the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and their 169 sub-targets

Global Definitions of Homelessness

by Reese Hagy, IGH | January 27, 2022 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 2 Comments

Establishing a common language and conceptual framework related to homelessness is an important step to addressing homelessness at the international level.

Interview with Sister M. Massimiliana Proykova – Eucharistic Sisters

by Vincentian Family Office | January 17, 2022 | News, Vincentian Family | 1 Comment

We are the Eucharistic Sisters, a religious congregation of the Byzantine-Slavic rite and we are happy to be part of the great Vincentian Family.

Working in Hope

by Jim Claffey | January 6, 2022 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 1 Comment

We work in hope at the UN. We hope the ambassadors of the Member States listen to the concerns we raise about the major issues humankind faces today.

And the word of the day is….

by Jim Claffey | Jul 21, 2022 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.

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 | Jul 14, 2022 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.

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 | Jun 23, 2022 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.

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.”

The United Nations is turning 75

by Teresa Kotturan, SCN | Sep 17, 2020 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.

The official celebrations of UN75 is happening on September 21, 2020 at the UN. You are invited as part of “We the Peoples of the United Nations” to use the following prayer to envision a new, reformed and transformed UN.

Vincentian Prayer Images: Doing What We Can

by John Freund, CM | Sep 15, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family

What holds me back from doing what I can? Do I pray that we live this heritage today?

United Nations At 75: Faith Based Organizations Envision UN Reforms

by Margaret O'Dwyer | Sep 10, 2020 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.

The UN’s diamond anniversary, has given people globally pause to consider needed reforms at the UN; changes which would make it more effective.

Vincentian Prayer Images: Frederic Ozanam and Concern for Workers

by John Freund, CM | Sep 8, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family

The juxtaposition of Labor Day (9/7) and the feast of Blessed Frederic (9/8) can give us much to pray about.

Vincentian Family Conference: October 9 & 10, 2020

by Dr. Patricia Bombard | Sep 5, 2020 | News, Vincentian Family

Join those willing to rise up to meet the challenges of our times on Friday, October 9 and Saturday, October 10 for a free online conference!

Vincentian Prayer Images: Charity AND Justice

by John Freund, CM | Sep 1, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family

Vincent saw the bigger picture than just that presented by an immediate need!

The United Nations: Talk or Action?

by Jim Claffey | Aug 27, 2020 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.

The UN invites us to an Action Week, September 18-26, a week of concentrated global action for People and the Planet.

Vincentian Prayer Images: Disciples of a “Foot washing Jesus”?

by John Freund, CM | Aug 25, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family

Is there enough evidence for us to be convicted of being disciples of a “foot-washing” Jesus?

What is the United Nations Doing to Aid Beirut?

by Margaret O'Dwyer | Aug 20, 2020 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.

The explosions on August 4 in Beirut profoundly impacted the Vincentian Family. We have experienced the worst effects.