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.
Vincentian Family
Poverty Eradication an Elusive Goal, a Human Tragedy
by Mary Ann Dantuono | July 29, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 1 Comment
Global extreme poverty (<$1.90 USD per day) rose in 2020 adding an additional 119 million. By 2021 that number is expected to rise to 143 million.
The Mutating Vincentian Virus
by John Freund, CM | July 23, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family | 0 Comments
COVID 19 Is both similar to and very different from the Vincentian Virus. St. Vincent was “patient zero”. We also know the power of the Vincentian Virus and how St. Vincent spread this powerful virus.
Homelessness is on the rise
by Pattie Hughes, Vincentian | July 15, 2021 | News, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 0 Comments
As the pandemic spread throughout the world the number of people without homes has grown exponentially.
What Is Pope Francis Asking His Prayer Group?
by John Freund, CM | July 2, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family | 2 Comments
Pope Francis asks his monthly payer group – “Pray for an end to polarization”!
“Orange the World” and 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence
by Natalie Boone | Dec 30, 2021 | News, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Nearly 1 in 3 women have been abused in their lifetime. In times of crises, the numbers rise, as seen during the COVID-19 pandemic and recent humanitarian crises, conflicts and climate disasters.
“Shelter Flats” 13 Houses Project of the Vincentian Family in Asturias (Spain)
by Vincentian Family Office | Dec 27, 2021 | News, Vincentian Family
Since January 2021, the “13 houses project” has been consolidated and, to a large extent, has been able to achieve its main objectives, namely, provide autonomy to the people housed in the homes we manage.
For International Mother Earth Day, UN Focuses on Biodiversity
by Margaret O'Dwyer | Apr 16, 2020 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
We can expect awareness raising, clean-up projects, tree-planting, and advocacy to reduce carbon emissions, next Wednesday, April 22, as millions globally celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day.
Easter Message from Father Tomaž Mavrič
by Thiago Tibúrcio | Apr 13, 2020 | News, Vincentian Family
Father Tomaž Mavrič, CM, published a series of videos to encourage those who follow our charism to help those in need … even during this pandemic.
UN Focuses Upon COVID-19
by Margaret O'Dwyer | Apr 2, 2020 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Due to uncertainties posed by the Corona Virus, the United Nations’ Commission on the Status of Women was scaled back to one day from nearly two weeks, with all NGO-related events cancelled.
Procession of the Blessed Sacrament and the Miraculous Virgin in Manila (Philippines)
by Javier F. Chento | Mar 30, 2020 | News, Vincentian Family
With the permission of the local authorities, the Vicenciana Family organized last Sunday, March 22, a procession around Tandang Sora Avenue in Metro Manila (Philippines), praying for the prompt resolution of the world coronavirus pandemic.
World Day of Water
by Pattie Hughes, Vincentian | Mar 26, 2020 | News, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
As I’m sitting at my computer, writing this on World Water day (March 22, 2020), I’m very much aware of the discrepancies throughout our world, our shared planet.
Vincentian Family Statement on the Pandemic Caused by COVID-19
by Vincentian Family Office | Mar 21, 2020 | Announcements, News, Vincentian Family
In light of the pandemic caused by the coronavirus which has affected every country throughout the world, the worldwide Vincentian Family unites itself to the efforts of those individuals who have been mobilized to minimize the spread of this virus and ultimately, to...
Smiling With Vincentians and Popes
by John Freund, CM | Mar 20, 2020 | Formation, Pope, Reflections, Vincentian Family
Taking a break from the news of the day let’s smile with Vincentians and Popes!
New Ways in Kenya
by Vincentian Family Office | Mar 16, 2020 | News, Vincentian Family
In 1960, four Vincentian Sisters from Untermarchtal went to the Southern part of Tanzania to alleviate poverty and misery and to serve Christ in the poor.
A Kind of Modern Apparition of Mary
by John Freund, CM | Mar 13, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
The Central Association of the Miraculous Medal unveiled a thoroughly revised website. It is a major step forward in using digital media to spread devotion to Mary.