Vincentian Family
Digital Technology at the Service of Ending Homelessness
by Teresa Kotturan, SCN | February 25, 2021 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 1 Comment
The 59th Session of the UN Commission for Social Development was held from February 8-17, 2021
Perpetual Profession in Kigoma (Tanzania)
by Vincentian Family Office | February 21, 2021 | News, Vincentian Family | 0 Comments
Seven Brothers made their perpetual profession of vows as members of the Congregation of the Brothers of Charity in Kigoma, Tanzania.
This Lent – Where’re Ya Going?
by John Freund, CM | February 19, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family | 2 Comments
At the beginning of Lent, we have an opportunity to think about where we are heading on the journey of our life. In his Lenten letter, Pope Francis reminds us that Lent is a journey to Easter.
The Vincentian Family Fully Supports the Canonization of Blessed Frédéric Ozanam
by Vincentian Family Office | February 13, 2021 | News, Vincentian Family | 1 Comment
On December 2nd, 2020, the Vincentian Family Executive Committee (VFEC) approved a motion fully endorsing the cause of canonization of Bl. Antoine-Frédéric Ozanam.
![Interview with Kilver Fuentes, participant in the January 2020 Vincentian Family Meeting](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2021/06/20200108_082201.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Interview with Kilver Fuentes, participant in the January 2020 Vincentian Family Meeting
by Elena Grazini | Jun 20, 2021 | News, Vincentian Family
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](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2021/06/jesus-and-disciples-in-boat-in-storm-featured.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
A Perfect Storm
by John Freund, CM | Jun 18, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
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](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2021/06/ozanam-congress-featured.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Imagine! Frederic Ozanam Addresses Congress
by John Freund, CM | Jun 16, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change, Vincentian Family
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.
Recognizing Jesus in the Breaking of Bread … Today
by John Freund, CM | Apr 26, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
Perhaps for the first time, I asked myself why did the breaking of the bread open their eyes more than seeing and listening to Jesus along the road.
UN’s Indigenous Forum Focusing On Traditional Knowledge
by Margaret O'Dwyer | Apr 25, 2019 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
This week and next, indigenous peoples are gathered at the UN to discuss traditional knowledge during the 18th Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues.
Presentation of the Vincentian Family Council of Latin America (FAVILA)
by Vincentian Family Office | Apr 22, 2019 | News, Vincentian Family
Introduction of the Council of FAVILA, which was appointed in Cochabamba a year ago.
Two Important Events for the Vincentian Family in Costa Rica
by Vincentian Family Office | Apr 15, 2019 | News, Vincentian Family
The Vincentian Family of Costa Rica recently experienced two great events that we share here with you now.
Vincentians Then and Now – Dodging Rocks With Immigrants
by John Freund, CM | Apr 12, 2019 | Evangelization, Vincentian Family
The first Vincentian priests in the U.S. stood with immigrants dodging the rocks thrown by jeering Know Nothings who opposed them.
Depaul France: Happy Times Thanks to the Superior General
by Andrew McKnight | Apr 11, 2019 | Announcements, News, Vincentian Family
Depaul France had the great honor of welcoming Fr Tomaž Mavrič, CM, last Tuesday, March 12.
How Will a Border Wall Effect Human Trafficking?
by Joanna Padgett Herz | Apr 11, 2019 | News, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Former DHS agent Timothy Ballard wrote an opinion article saying that a border wall would help curtail the human trafficking of children across the border.
Fourth CIF Meeting of the Vincentian Family
by Andrés Motto, CM | Apr 7, 2019 | News, Vincentian Family
The International Center of Formation (CIF) offers a time of formation to deepen our understanding and our living in accord with a Vincentian spirituality.
Following Christ the Evangelizer of the Poor Then and Now
by John Freund, CM | Apr 5, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
Just as the first Vincentians 200 years ago could not have imagined the world they were entering, who of us could have imagined just a generation ago the world in which we are serving.