Vincentian Family
The 65th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women
by Teresa Kotturan, SCN | March 11, 2021 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 0 Comments
The report of the UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres on the priority theme shines a light on the global trends, persistent barriers and opportunities women face in their struggles for effective participation and decision-making in public life.
Interview with Sister M. Pavla Draganová, Superior General de la Congregation of the Sisters of Mercy of Saint Vincent
by Vincentian Family Office | March 8, 2021 | News, Vincentian Family | 0 Comments
The Congregation of the Sisters of Mercy of Saint Vincent of Satu Mare was established in 1842 by Bishop János Hám in the city of Satu Mare (at that time part of the Austrian-Hungry Empire; today, Romania)
Lost Your Identity?
by John Freund, CM | March 5, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family | 2 Comments
If we lose proof of who we are and the joys and sorrows of our lives, something very precious is gone.
Sustainable Development Goals, 3 and 4
by Jim Claffey | March 4, 2021 | Formation, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 0 Comments
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.
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Is the Our Father a Radical Prayer?
by John Freund, CM | Jul 30, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
Jesus was a radical who was fully committed to doing God’s will. He showed us how radical he was when laid down his life for us. As he hung on the cross he said “Father, forgive them. They know not what they are doing.” Certainly the words of a radical!
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Poverty Eradication an Elusive Goal, a Human Tragedy
by Mary Ann Dantuono | Jul 29, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Global extreme poverty (<$1.90 USD per day) rose in 2020 adding an additional 119 million. By 2021 that number is expected to rise to 143 million.
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The Mutating Vincentian Virus
by John Freund, CM | Jul 23, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
COVID 19 Is both similar to and very different from the Vincentian Virus. St. Vincent was “patient zero”. We also know the power of the Vincentian Virus and how St. Vincent spread this powerful virus.
XV National Meeting of the Vincentian Family in Brazil Begins
by Thiago Tibúrcio | Jun 21, 2019 | News, Vincentian Family
Systemic Change, Collaborative Action, Projects for the Homeless and the Vocational Culture are some of the topics being discussed in the National Meeting.
Navigating the Realities of the Business World
by John Freund, CM | Jun 21, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
Many ministries face a challenge navigating the realities of the business world, often described as “the real world.” Vincent knew those challenges well… and was a genius in facing these challenges.
Vincentian Family at the United Nations – Grass-Roots Survey
by Edmund Keane, SSVP | Jun 20, 2019 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
As part of The Grass-Roots Committee, we are assessing how grassroots people view inequalities in their particular country or area.
Homelessness: “You’ve Got to Live it to Know it”
by Margaret O'Dwyer | Jun 13, 2019 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
The Vincentian Family Homeless Alliance (VFHA) recently met in New York with NGO representatives, UN agencies, member states, and others, to brainstorm about February’s Commission on Social Development. The theme of the 2020 Commission will be “Affordable...
Workshop on Trafficking in Persons in Costa Rica
by Vincentian Family Office | Jun 10, 2019 | News, Vincentian Family
On April 6 and 7, 2019, the Vincentian Family of Costa Rica lived with great enthusiasm the “Workshop on Trafficking in Persons.”
The Church must always surprise – Pope Francis
by John Freund, CM | Jun 7, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
Is there any doubt that those in the upper room were surprised by the Spirit? Probably not. So maybe we should not be surprised when Pope Francis writes… “The Church must always surprise”.
Why are Vincentians at UN?
by Mary Ann Dantuono | Jun 6, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
As part of the Vincentian Family at the UN, we were recently challenged to reflect on “Why are Vincentians a presence and actively involved at the United Nations?” Each member of the family is an accredited non-governmental organization (NGO) by the Economic and...
Members of the Vincentian Family in Venezuela Tell Us About Their Situation
by Javier F. Chento | Jun 1, 2019 | News, Vincentian Family
The following reflections are answers to a questionnaire sent to our brothers of the Vincentian Family in Venezuela; members of various branches that make up our family. They show us the reality in various sectors of the country where we have a presence through their...
10th Pilgrimage to the Shrine of Blessed Marta Wiecka
by Michael Talapkanych CM | May 30, 2019 | News, Vincentian Family
On March 25-26, more than 600 persons participated in this event during which time they offered prayers to Blessed Marta Wiecka, who has become known in the Ukraine and in many other places throughout the world.