January 4th kicks off the 50th Anniversary year of Mother Seton’s canonization.
Vincentian Family
Contemplation: In Hope
The Vincentian motto “serving in hope” highlights a hope that goes beyond temporary wishes, grounded in faith and divine love. It encourages balancing the fulfillment of material needs with nurturing a profound spiritual hope, urging us to serve selflessly while maintaining detachment from worldly concerns.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul USA climbs Forbes’ Top 100 Charities List
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul USA was ranked #59 on Forbes’ Top 100 Charities list, improving from #75, with 89% of its expenses directly supporting people in need. This recognition highlights the organization’s 150-year legacy of personalized service, which last year helped over 5 million people through programs like food pantries, shelters, and homelessness prevention initiatives.
Archdiocese of Washington Meet and Greet Reception for AIC International President
It was such a privileged honor to meet the International AIC President Tayde de Callataÿ at the reception at St. Ann’s Center for Children, Youth & Families [last summer].
First Known Published Account of the Congregation of the Mission
This brief history of the Congregation of the Mission by an anonymous author is the first known published account (1656).
Uganda | VMY Settles in a New Country
In a joyous moment for the Vincentian Marian Youth (VMY) Association, 2023 marked the establishment of VMY in Uganda.
Cultural Diversity in One Faith: St. Mary’s Parish, Greensboro, North Carolina, USA
Two videos about St. Mary’s Catholic Parish, located in Greensboro, NC and served by the Vincentian Family.
Sierra Leone | VMY Latest Updates and Achievements
In April, VMY Sierra Leone joined fellow members of the Vincentian Family in the successful completion and handover of a 13 Houses Campaign in Moyamba to Mr. Alfred Kargbo and his family.
VMY Ukraine | Embracing Hope Amidst Challenges
Despite the difficulties caused by the war in our country, from July 10 to July 14, 2023, we held a VMY meeting in western Ukraine.
Sister Evelyne Franc, Superior General of the Daughters of Charity from 2003 to 2015, has passed away
We learned of the death of Sister Evelyne FRANC, 75 years of age and 49 years of vocation, this Monday, January 8, 2024.
VMY International Communication Symposium
With the goal of strengthening international communication, expanding the reach of the Association worldwide, and providing training for communicators, on January 20 and 21, 2024, the International Vincentian Marian Youth (VMY) will host the first edition of the Online VMY Communication Symposium.
VMY Slovakia | A Year of Blessings and Growth in 2023
The last months have been more than blessed in VMY Slovakia! So many events, camps, meetings, weekends, spiritual renewals and so on, and so on.
