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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.
“Orange the World” and 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence
by | December 30, 2021 | News, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 1 Comment
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 | December 27, 2021 | News, Vincentian Family | 0 Comments
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.
Our Charism and The Common Good
by Jim Claffey | December 2, 2021 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 6 Comments
I recently participated in a panel discussion, part of a Business Ethics Conference sponsored by DePaul University, on religious charisms and the Common Good, with Dominican & Jesuit colleagues.
International Day of Charity September 5
by | 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.
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...
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...
Vincentian Prayer Images: Vincent’s Questions
by John Freund, CM | Jun 16, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
Vincent changed his world by asking questions! What are our questions?
Statement of the Vincentian Family in the Face of Racial Discrimination
by Vincentian Family Office | Jun 15, 2020 | Announcements, News, Vincentian Family
As members of Vincentian Family, we do not want to nor should we remain impassive in the face of the discrimination that millions of people still suffer today.
Recognizing the Body Of Christ Today
by John Freund, CM | Jun 12, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
Gradually I became aware of the Body of Christ frozen in time in Michelangelo’s masterpiece, The Pieta.
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.