Charity, Blessed Frédéric explained, “is a fire that dies without being fed, and good works are the food of charity.”

by .famvin | June 17, 2025 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, SVDP Contemplation | 0 Comments
Blessed Frédéric emphasized humility, simplicity, and religious motivation as essential to the Society’s mission, warning against pride, bureaucracy, and a focus on efficiency over spirit. He urged that all credit be given to God, encouraging service modeled on Christ and respect for other charitable efforts without comparison or competition.
by .famvin | June 16, 2025 | News, Sisters of Charity | 0 Comments
The Medical Mission Sisters of the North India Unit and the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, Patna Province, celebrated 25 years of collaborative ministry at Kurji Holy Family Hospital in Patna, marking a significant milestone in the Church’s healing mission in Bihar. Rooted in shared leadership, trust, and the vision of their foundresses, the partnership has become a model of inter-congregational unity and compassionate healthcare.
by Lisette Maillet | June 14, 2025 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, News | 0 Comments
Florence tells us with great enthusiasm about the beginnings of the project, the cooperation with secondary school pupils and her desire to help mothers open up to the world.
by Tim Williams | June 10, 2025 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, SVDP Contemplation | 0 Comments
Jesus’ repeated question to Peter—“Do you love me?”—is meant to awaken in us the truth that love for God is shown through action, especially toward the poor in whom Christ is truly present. Love of God and neighbor are inseparable, and we must answer Christ’s call not just with words, but with deeds.
by Tim Williams | Oct 8, 2024 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, SVDP Contemplation
Charity, Blessed Frédéric explained, “is a fire that dies without being fed, and good works are the food of charity.”
by .famvin | Oct 7, 2024 | News, Sisters of Charity
A testimony by Sister Mirna, explaining the critical situation facing the Sisters of Charity of St. Jean Antide Thouret in Lebanon, who, despite Israeli bombardment, fear and widespread devastation, have decided to stay with the people and protect their homes and schools, while facing a growing humanitarian crisis.
by Tim Williams | Oct 1, 2024 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, SVDP Contemplation
What is courage, exactly, and in what sense did our holiest Vincentians pray for God to grant it to them?
by Celestino Fernández, C. M. | Jul 25, 2022 | Daughters of Charity, News
Yesterday afternoon, Sunday, July 24, 2022, Sister Juana Elizondo Leiza, former Superior General of the Daughters of Charity, passed away in San Sebastian (Spain).
by Vincentian Family Office | Jul 25, 2022 | News, Vincentian Marian Youth
Graduated in nursing, she embraced the spirit of the mission, which brought her to Mozambique with the project “Reborn to hope.” Get to know this young woman and Vincentian Marian Youth better.
by Famvin Media Resources | Jul 24, 2022 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation
This is the sixth and final part of a series of presentations based on the article The Revitalization of Vincentian Spirituality, by John P. Prager, CM. Download PPT...
by Daniel Shoer Roth | Jul 23, 2022 | Daughters of Charity, News
Sister Hilda Alonso, a Cuban nun who founded the Daughters of Charity of Saint Vincent de Paul in Miami, dedicated to the care of the poor, and was principal of the Catholic school Colegio La Inmaculada in Havana, died July 5 in Miami. She was 101.
by Famvin Media Resources | Jul 22, 2022 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation, Media
A brief life of Father Felix deAndreis, C.M. (Slide presentation)
by Vincentian Family Office | Jul 21, 2022 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
The much awaited 50th national pilgrimage of the members of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul to the Shrine of Our Lady of Aparecida (Brazil) took place between the days of July 8-10.
by Vincentian Family Office | Jul 18, 2022 | News, Vincentian Marian Youth
Vincentian Marian Youth (VMY) is an association of lay young men and women, whose objective is to awaken consciences about the value and needs of other human beings, especially those men and women who are poor.
by Vincentian Family Office | Jul 18, 2022 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
On July 7, Renato Lima, President General of the SSVP, was kindly received in audience by the Archbishop of Brasilia, Paulo Cezar Costa, who will be appointed Cardinal on August 27.
by Famvin Media Resources | Jul 17, 2022 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation
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