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The Contagion of Christianity
by John Freund, CM | March 12, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family | 0 Comments
Do others experience God’s love for them mirrored by our lives? Is it any wonder that Jesus speaks of the final judgement in terms of what we do for the unrecognized, bruised and broken Christ in our midst?
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.
If Nuns Ruled the World…
by John Freund, CM | Aug 27, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
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 | Aug 26, 2021 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
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 | Aug 19, 2021 | Formation, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
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.
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.
CSW63 – “In Violence We Forget Who We Were”
by Pattie Hughes, Vincentian | Apr 4, 2019 | News, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Vincentian Family representatives attended many meetings and events during CSW63, I’d like to highlight a couple for you.
Vincentian Family Statement of Solidarity with the People of Venezuela
by Vincentian Family Office | Apr 2, 2019 | Announcements, Collaboration, News, Vincentian Family
To all the members of the Vincentian Family in the world, and especially to our brothers and sisters in Venezuela, we express our concern and our solidarity in the face of the dramatic situation Venezuelans are experiencing in their country.
An Opportunity For The Vincentian Family To Halt Hate
by John Freund, CM | Mar 31, 2019 | Justice and Peace, News, Systemic change, Vincentian Family
What could be simpler than to collaborate in committing oneself to respond compassionately to situations for a 24 hour period?
New UN Report Urges Immediate Environmental Action
by Catherine Prendergast | Mar 28, 2019 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
The sixth Global Environmental Outlook outlines the environment’s condition, highlights possible future trends, and reviews the effectiveness of policies.
A View from India – The Vincentian Congregation and the 13 Houses Campaign
by Javier F. Chento | Mar 27, 2019 | News, Vincentian Family
The Coordinator of the Famvin Homeless Alliance visited India, and reflects on the work of the Vincentian Congregation and the Vincentian Service Society.
Learning Not To See Homelessness
by John Freund, CM | Mar 27, 2019 | Formation, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Reflections, Systemic change, Vincentian Family
My stereotypes of what homeless people look and act like taught me how not to recognize homeless people.