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Our Common Agenda…Report of the Secretary-General
by Jim Claffey | October 8, 2021 | Formation, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 0 Comments
Antonio Guterrez recently issued a report focusing on recommendations to advance the agenda for people, for the planet, for prosperity and for peace.
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.
International Migration Review Forum
by Sr. Michelle Loisel, DC | May 26, 2022 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
The first International Migration Review Forum is taking place now, at the United Nations in New York.
Interview with Sister Miroslava Bradica, Superior General of the Sisters of Charity of Saint Vincent de Paul (Zagreb)
by Vincentian Family Office | May 23, 2022 | News, Vincentian Family
The Sisters of Charity strive with great care to promote and cultivate the vocations of those Sisters who by divine inspiration wish to consecrate themselves to missionary activity ad gentes.
Migration and The First International Migration Review Forum
by Pattie Hughes, SSVP | May 5, 2022 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
There are approximately 281 million international migrants worldwide.
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!
Special Vincentian Catechesis in Mexico
by Vincentian Family Office | Mar 2, 2020 | News, Vincentian Family
The Special Vincentian Catechesis began with a small group in 2004 as a response to prepare people with disabilities for the reception of the sacraments.
Pilgrimage of Saint Vincent’s Relics in Slovenia, Serbia, and Northern Macedonia
by Vincentian Family Office | Feb 29, 2020 | News, Vincentian Family
January 25, 2020 marked the beginning of the pilgrimage of Saint Vincent’s relics to the countries of Slovenia, Serbia, Northern Macedonia, and Croatia.
Pope Francis on Lent – The Expected and Unexpected
by John Freund, CM | Feb 28, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
I should not have been but I was surprised by some of the things Pope Francis included in his Lenten Letter 2020
What Did St. Vincent Do For the Homeless of His Day?
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Feb 27, 2020 | Collaboration, Formation, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Reflections, Systemic change, Vincentian Family
Vincent and Louise de Marillac were deeply committed to the education and moral formation of young people living on the streets or in dire conditions.
A Roadmap for Advocacy to End Homelessness
by Teresa Kotturan, SCN | Feb 27, 2020 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
We have a roadmap for our advocacy work ahead at the local, national and global levels.
Vincentian Prayer Images: St. Vincent on the Role of Women
by John Freund, CM | Feb 25, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
St. Vincent de Paul 1658 “do we not have an obligation to give women their rightful place in the Church?”