A workgroup made up of members of the Vincentian Family has been working in recent years on preparing a document that includes all the saints and blesseds of the Vincentian Family, offering a brief biography of each of them, and another document that offers the specific prayers for the Eucharist of each one of them.
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Vincentian Family in Central America
by Edgardo Fuentes | April 25, 2024 | News, Vincentian Family | 2 Comments
The Central America Region is one of the 6 regions that make up the Vincentian Family in Latin America and the Caribbean (FAVILA).
Happiness
by Jim Claffey, CM | April 18, 2024 | Formation, News, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 1 Comment
The annual World Happiness Report is out. But a lot of people won’t be happy.
Reviving and Refreshing the WORLD SOCIAL SUMMIT
by MaryAnn Dantuono, AIC, NGO Representative to the UN | April 4, 2024 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 0 Comments
The Vincentian Family has an opportunity for increased activity and engagement with the UN’s Working Group to End Homelessness. You are invited to join with your prayers and stories of your good works.
Commission for Social Development
by Michelle Loisel, DC | March 21, 2024 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 0 Comments
The climate crisis is intensifying and it’s touching every part of our lives. Global efforts to address climate change are more urgent than ever.
Advent Letter 2023 by Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, CM
by Tomaž Mavrič, CM | Nov 30, 2023 | Formation, Vincentian Family
Advent gives us the opportunity to strengthen the foundations of our lives by revitalizing these two daily moments of grace, or to start making them, from this Advent on, a way toward seeing the face of Jesus clearly “here and now” and in its fullness for all eternity!
The 5 P’s….Plus 1
by Jim Claffey | Nov 23, 2023 | Formation, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
This program for a better world for all is built around 5 P’s: People, Planet, Prosperity, Peace and Partnerships:
Visit of Superior General Father Tomáz Mavrič to Brazil – Encounters with the FAMVIN Branches
by VMY Brazil | Jun 8, 2023 | News, Vincentian Family
Fr. Tomáz Mavrič, CM the Superior General, visited Brazil in May 2023 for a meeting with FAMVIN branches.
Creativity, a Vincentian Challenge
by Jim Claffey | Jun 8, 2023 | Formation, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
One evening in the early 1970s, Michael Pachovas and a few friends wheeled themselves to a curb in Berkeley, Calif., poured cement into the form of a crude ramp, and rolled off into the night.
On the 400th anniversary of the Pentecostal “Light” of St. Louise de Marillac
by .famvin | Jun 6, 2023 | News, Vincentian Family
On the weekend of June 3 and 4, the Opening of the IV Centenary of the “Light of Pentecost” took place.
Celebrating World Day of Prayer for Vocations 2023 in Papua New Guinea
by .famvin | May 25, 2023 | Congregation of the Mission, News, Vincentian Family
Report on the 60th World Day of Prayer for Vocations on April 29, 2023.
How do we measure global homelessness?
by Lydia Stazen, IGH | May 25, 2023 | Formation, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Access to quality data is essential in addressing the challenge of homelessness.
Climate Change: An Update and a Response
by James R. Walters | May 18, 2023 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Since starting my work as the NGO Representative for the Sisters of Charity Federation at the United Nations at the start of the year, there is a plethora of justice issues that demand our attention.
Local Gathering of Vincentian Family in Pittsburgh/Greensburg, Pennsylvania
by Famvin Media Resources | May 11, 2023 | News, Vincentian Family
Seventy-five family members assembled for a full-day gathering of sharing, formation, input and direct service. #wearevincentian
Sisters of Charity of New York Vote on Congregation’s Path to Completion
by .famvin | May 2, 2023 | News, Vincentian Family
After more than 200 years of service for the Church, the Sisters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul of New York will continue to pass the torch of charity. This is not the end of our ministries.
What history rhymes with a future of justice and peace?
by Mary Ann Dantuono | Apr 27, 2023 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
The history of Social Development at the UN continues to echo but more rhymes are needed so that it leads to a fulfillment of the promises of placing people at the center of development, eradicating poverty, providing productive employment and decent work, and creating social inclusion.