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The New Evangelization Sisters of Mother of Perpetual Help: Responding to the Great Commission
by Vincentian Family Office | August 31, 2021 | News, Vincentian Family | 1 Comment
Growing up as a child in a very devoutly Catholic family in a village of the Delta State of Nigeria, I started questioning myself how I, too, could make my contributions towards fulfilling this Great Commission.
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.
Measurement of Homelessness
by Reese Hagy, Institute of Global Homelessness | Apr 7, 2022 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Is homelessness increasing or decreasing? Are certain subgroups overrepresented in the population of people experiencing homelessness in a particular community?
Commission on the Status of Women – CSW66
by Teresa Kotturan, SCN | Mar 24, 2022 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Studies have shown that it is women and girls who are disproportionately affected by climate change.
The Vincentian Family Prays for Peace and Joins in the Consecration of Russia and Ukraine to the Heart of Mary
by Vincentian Family Office | Mar 24, 2022 | Conflict in Ukraine, Featured, Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice, Vincentian Family
On Friday, March 25, during the celebration of Reconciliation that he will preside over at 5:00 p.m. in St. Peter’s Basilica, Pope Francis will consecrate Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
Goodbye UN – Thank You, Famvin!
by | Jan 30, 2020 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
I will be leaving the UN on February 14, 2020 when the negotiations of the UN resolution on homelessness will hopefully be pretty much finished.
Vincentian Prayer Images: Extend Your Hand To Guide Me
by John Freund, CM | Jan 28, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
Even when I think I see, extend your merciful hand to guide me along the right path.
Summary of the Meeting of the Leaders of the Vincentian Family: Rome 2020
by Javier F. Chento | Jan 26, 2020 | Formation, Vincentian Family
First of all, I would like to thank you for the confidence the executive committee has placed in me by asking me to carry out this proofreading task. I also extend a thank you to my colleagues in Strasbourg who helped me take notes throughout the various...
“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”.