Vincentian Family
If Nuns Ruled the World…
by John Freund, CM | August 27, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family | 1 Comment
A self-described agnostic, Jo Piazza, writes… “I may not believe in God, but I do believe in nuns.”
Stark Warnings from Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and COP26
by Teresa Kotturan, SCN | August 26, 2021 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 2 Comments
The summit, which will see more 190 world leaders, representatives of civil society and businesses will focus on “Uniting the World to Tackle Climate Change”
Sustainable Development Goal 15: Life On Land
by Jim Claffey | August 19, 2021 | Formation, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 1 Comment
Learning about the SDGs and understanding their significance is an important first step as together, creatively, we search for the most effective ways to advocate for these aspects of social justice.
What’s in a Name?
by Jim Claffey | August 12, 2021 | Formation, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 0 Comments
Let us celebrate the name change in the best possible way: by becoming real stewards of creation, and by consciously praying that name.
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Homelessness: A Global Concern Requiring Local Advocacy
by MaryAnn Dantuono | Mar 3, 2022 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
The Working Group to End Homelessness (WGEH) is committed to advocating at the United Nations for the alleviation and eventual elimination of homelessness.
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Lent – Call to Change Our Way of Thinking
by John Freund, CM | Mar 2, 2022 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
On Ash Wednesday we were basically told two things
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Vincentian Family Prayer For Peace in Ukraine
by Vincentian Family Office | Mar 2, 2022 | Conflict in Ukraine, Featured, Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice, Vincentian Family
United with Pope Francis and with men and women of good will throughout the world, we, as a Vincentian Family, lift our minds and hearts in prayer for peace in Ukraine.
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.
Corona Virus Impacts UN’s Commission on Status of Women
by Margaret O'Dwyer | Mar 12, 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.
Pope Meets With Catholic NGO Representatives In Rome
by Catherine Prendergast | Mar 5, 2020 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Catholic nongovernmental organization representatives met with Pope Francis, December 7, during the IV World Forum of Catholic-inspired NGOs in Rome.
Vincentian Prayer Images: Actions Speak Louder than Words!
by John Freund, CM | Mar 3, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
Actions speak louder than words!