Vincentian Family
Once Upon a Time
by Jim Claffey | December 31, 2020 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 1 Comment
The four most powerful words in the English language. Because everyone loves a good story.
Recognizing the Child Jesus Today
by John Freund, CM | December 25, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family | 2 Comments
Some stories need no comments. Here is the story of a new mother recognizing who she was caring for…
Family Historians
by John Freund, CM | December 18, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family | 1 Comment
St. Matthew was trying to get his Jewish audience to think about the very unlikely people who played a part in salvation history.
UN Secretary General Calls for Intensified Efforts to Implement Global Compact for Migration
by Margaret O'Dwyer | December 17, 2020 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 1 Comment
The placement of International Migrants Day a week before Christmas is fitting. There are many parallels between the Holy Family and families who are on the move today.
![Are We Ministerial “Rip Van Winkles”?](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2021/05/rip-van-winkle-2.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Are We Ministerial “Rip Van Winkles”?
by John Freund, CM | May 26, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change, Vincentian Family
For over twenty years we have been living in the very early stages of a “digital revolution.” We are just now beginning to realize how this digital revolution is impacting every facet of our lives.
![Interview with Sister Antonie Ardatin, Superior General of Daughters of Mary and Joseph](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2021/05/dmj01.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Interview with Sister Antonie Ardatin, Superior General of Daughters of Mary and Joseph
by Vincentian Family Office | May 24, 2021 | News, Vincentian Family
The story and the mission of the Daughters of Mary and Joseph.
![The Spirituality of “Nouns and Adjectives”](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2021/05/billboard.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
The Spirituality of “Nouns and Adjectives”
by John Freund, CM | May 21, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
It could be said that we are living in a culture of adjectives that forgets about the nouns that name the reality of things. But also a culture of the insult as the first reaction to any opinion that I do not share.
Making The UN Relevant Is Theme Of New UN General Assembly President
by Margaret O'Dwyer | Jan 3, 2019 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
“Making the UN relevant for all” is the overarching theme for new UN General Assembly (GA) President, Maria Fernanda Espinosa Garces, of Ecuador.
Meeting of the Vincentian Family Culture of Vocations Task Force
by Vincentian Family Office | Dec 31, 2018 | News, Vincentian Family
The Vincentian Family Culture of Vocations Task Force met in Philadelphia, Pa. from December 13 – 15, 2018.
Pope Francis – “Good Politics and the Service of People”
by John Freund, CM | Dec 28, 2018 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
It is refreshing that Pope Francis’ in his Message for World Day of Peace chooses to focus on “Good Politics and the Service of People.”
Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, CM Live Christmas message
by Javier F. Chento | Dec 24, 2018 | Formation, News, Reflections, Vincentian Family
On the evening of December 22, Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, CM, broadcasted a Christmas message on Facebook, from the meeting of the Vincentian Family in Escobar, Buenos Aires (Argentina), to the entire Worldwide Vincentian Family. Message from Father Tomaž:...
The Fourth CIF Meeting of the Vincentian Family will Convene August 2019
by Andrés R. M. Motto, C.M. | Dec 21, 2018 | News, Vincentian Family
The International Center of Vincentian Formation (CIF) offers a time of formation for renewal in our charism and spirituality. Join us August 2019.
UN Commission to Consider Impact of Conflict/Disasters Upon Three Groups
by Catherine Prendergast | Dec 20, 2018 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
The 2019 Commission on Social Development will feature an emerging theme which relates to how youth, older persons, and persons with disabilities are affected by conflict and both man-made and natural disasters.
National Vincentian Family: India 2018
by Vincentian Family Office | Dec 17, 2018 | News, Vincentian Family
Summary of the 12th Annual Gathering of the Major Superiors and Heads of Vincentian Family India.
GIFT BOX – A Project to Fight Human Trafficking
by Teresa Kotturan, SCN | Dec 13, 2018 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
The Gift Box is a tool primarily used to raise awareness and introduce people to the issue of human trafficking – through photographs and survivor stories.
Vincentian Family Speaks Its Truth at the UN
by John Freund, CM | Dec 12, 2018 | News, Systemic change, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
The Vincentian Family takes advantage of its NGO status at the UN to speak its truth about its experience with people suffering from unsheltered homelessness and lack of access to adequate housing.