Vincentian Family
Interview with Kilver Fuentes, participant in the January 2020 Vincentian Family Meeting
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
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
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
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
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)
Introduction of the Council of FAVILA, which was appointed in Cochabamba a year ago.
Two Important Events for the Vincentian Family in Costa Rica
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
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
Depaul France had the great honor of welcoming Fr Tomaž Mavrič, CM, last Tuesday, March 12.
How Will a Border Wall Effect Human Trafficking?
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
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
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.