Vincentian Family
Working in Hope
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
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)
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.
“Little Women”, St. Vincent de Paul and Martin Luther King
Can you imagine any connection between the critically acclaimed movie “Little Women”, the Foundation of the Vincentian community, and the celebration of Martin Luther King’s life?
Marcello, One Of The Millions Of Homeless We See Each Day
For every Marcello there are many thousands more we haven’t met still sleeping on the streets. We’re advocates for all who are waiting for a place to call home.
Publication of the Book on the Symposium of the Vincentian Family
Six volumes (same content but in six languages) were published that contain the presentations, homilies and talks given during the Symposium in October 2017
Vincentian Prayer Images: We See… But Do Not See
We may see…but do we see as God sees?
Meeting of the Leaders of the Vincentian Family, Rome 2020: January 12 #FamVin2020Roma
Last day of the meeting … time to bring together and summarize the wonderful contributions and everything that we have shared since January 8th. Sister Blandine Klien, SC was responsible for the wonderful summary of our discussions during the gathering … a summary of...
The Fifth Century of the Vincentian Charism – Fr. Maloney
Former Superior General, Fr. Maloney, has spoken of his dreams for the fifth century of the Vincentian Charism. This post is an introduction to his earlier book, “The Dawn of a New Century”.
Meeting of the Leaders of the Vincentian Family, Rome 2020: January 11 #FamVin2020Roma
The day began with a panel discussion about the power of the Vincentian charism as revealed in various initiatives developed in distinct parts of the world.
Security Council Debate: International Cooperation, Upholding UN Charter Vital
At the United Nations, civil society recently focused on one specific means of warfare—lethal autonomous weapons (LAWS), also known as fully autonomous weapons or, more commonly, “killer robots.”
Meeting of the Leaders of the Vincentian Family, Rome 2020: January 10 #FamVin2020Roma
The third session of the meeting of the leaders of the Vincentian Family in Rome began with the celebration of the Eucharist in the parish of Divine Mercy