Vincentian Family
Interview with Kilver Fuentes, participant in the January 2020 Vincentian Family Meeting
by Elena Grazini | June 20, 2021 | News, Vincentian Family | 1 Comment
For the first time I saw how much of an impact St. Vincent de Paul had left on so many people. It is not just a devotion – it is a life style.
A Perfect Storm
by John Freund, CM | June 18, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family | 0 Comments
I have only recently become conscious of the “perfect storm” faced by the early Christian community at the time Mark collected the stories of Jesus and made use of them to ultimately give hope in a disastrous situation.
Imagine! Frederic Ozanam Addresses Congress
by John Freund, CM | June 16, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change, Vincentian Family | 0 Comments
After viewing the presentation of Sr. Claire Sweeney, DC on Frederick Ozanam and Social Justice, I fantasized what he might say if he, like Pope Francis, were invited to address a joint session of Congress.
Inteview with Sr. M. Gerlinde Kätzler, Mother Superior of the Sisters of Mercy of St. Vincent de Paul in Zams, Austria
by Elena Grazini | June 15, 2021 | News, Vincentian Family | 0 Comments
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Working in Hope
by Jim Claffey | Jan 6, 2022 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
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.
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“Orange the World” and 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence
by Natalie Boone | Dec 30, 2021 | News, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
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.
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“Shelter Flats” 13 Houses Project of the Vincentian Family in Asturias (Spain)
by Vincentian Family Office | Dec 27, 2021 | News, Vincentian Family
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
by John Freund, CM | Jan 25, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
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
by Pattie Hughes, Vincentian | Jan 23, 2020 | News, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
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
by Javier F. Chento | Jan 21, 2020 | News, 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
by John Freund, CM | Jan 21, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
We may see…but do we see as God sees?
Meeting of the Leaders of the Vincentian Family, Rome 2020: January 12 #FamVin2020Roma
by Vincentian Family Office | Jan 17, 2020 | News, Vincentian Family
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
by John Freund, CM | Jan 17, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
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
by Vincentian Family Office | Jan 16, 2020 | News, Vincentian Family
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
by Margaret O'Dwyer | Jan 16, 2020 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
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
by Vincentian Family Office | Jan 15, 2020 | News, Vincentian Family
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