Vincentian Family

Vincentian Family Coalition at the United Nations Honored at St. John’s University Convocation

by .famvin | September 30, 2021 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 1 Comment

The Vincentian Family Coalition at the UN in New York was honored at the Vincentian Convocation at St. John’s University with the International Medal.

Virtual Meeting of Vincentian Leaders

by Vincentian Family Office | September 23, 2021 | News, Vincentian Family | 0 Comments

On September 16-17, the Vincentian Family’s International Executive Committee held a special two-hour virtual formation session for the leaders of the various branches of the Family.

Is “OUR Father” a Challenging Prayer?

by John Freund, CM | September 17, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family | 0 Comments

Is “Our Father” a Challenging Prayer? It was for the early Church. Pope Francis thinks it is a challenge for today. Let’s listen to voices we don’t normally listen to.

Interview with Sr. Pauline Thorer, General Superior of the Congregation of the Sisters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul in Innsbruck

by Vincentian Family Office | September 13, 2021 | News, Vincentian Family | 0 Comments

Our devotion must show and prove itself in the midst of our world. We see this as the spiritual legacy of our order founders Vincent de Paul and Louise de Marillac.

Measurement of Homelessness

by Reese Hagy, Institute of Global Homelessness | Apr 7, 2022 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.

Is homelessness increasing or decreasing? Are certain subgroups overrepresented in the population of people experiencing homelessness in a particular community?

Commission on the Status of Women – CSW66

by Teresa Kotturan, SCN | Mar 24, 2022 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.

Studies have shown that it is women and girls who are disproportionately affected by climate change.

The Vincentian Family Prays for Peace and Joins in the Consecration of Russia and Ukraine to the Heart of Mary

by Vincentian Family Office | Mar 24, 2022 | Conflict in Ukraine, Featured, Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice, Vincentian Family

On Friday, March 25, during the celebration of Reconciliation that he will preside over at 5:00 p.m. in St. Peter’s Basilica, Pope Francis will consecrate Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.

United Nations Efforts to End Racism

by Margaret O'Dwyer | Jun 11, 2020 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.

After recent events, you may ask, “What has the UN done to help eradicate racism?”

Vincentian Prayer Images: Vincent – Whose Lives Matter

by John Freund, CM | Jun 9, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family

What do our tables say to us about whose lives matter?

COVID-19 and Homelessness

by Pattie Hughes, Vincentian | Jun 4, 2020 | News, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N.

With the COVID-19 Pandemic uniting the world in abject pain, some of the most vulnerable are finding the situation extremely difficult to navigate.

Vincentian Prayer Images: The Cries of the Poor Then and Now

by John Freund, CM | Jun 2, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family

The hardships of war emptied out the homes of the poor in Vincent’s day. How will we work for those driven from their homes today?

Vincentian Prayer Images: Sr. Marta’s Gift To a Family

by John Freund, CM | May 26, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family

Sr. Marta’s generous gift to a young family…

Visit to the United Nation in Geneva

by Sr. Franca Edet, DC | May 21, 2020 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.

Sister Franca Edet, DC, who is a member of the Daughters of Charity United Nations Advisory Group, had the opportunity to visit the Daughters of Charity in Geneva and to visit the UN there.

What is the Most Important Room In the World?

by John Freund, CM | May 21, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family

What is the most important room in the history of the world… and our lives? The Oval Office, Buckingham Palace? … Would you believe a simple “upper room” in Jerusalem! Why? Because in that room on the day we call Pentecost, the most powerful movement in history was...