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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.
Sustainable Development Goals, 1 and 2
by Jim Claffey | February 11, 2021 | Formation, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 2 Comments
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.
Connecting Lent, Valentine’s Day and Systemic Change
by John Freund, CM | February 10, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change, Vincentian Family | 1 Comment
At first glance, it may seem like quite a stretch to connect Ash Wednesday, Valentine’s Day and Systemic Change. But hear me out. Actually, it is not that hard.
Create a Compassionate, Fairer and Interconnected World
by Mary Ann Dantuono | February 6, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 1 Comment
As part of the Vincentian Family advocacy and education at the UN, we are hosting a webinar event on Tuesday, February 9 at 1:15-2:30 pm ET and invite your participation.
Homelessness is on the rise
by Pattie Hughes, Vincentian | Jul 15, 2021 | News, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
As the pandemic spread throughout the world the number of people without homes has grown exponentially.
What Is Pope Francis Asking His Prayer Group?
by John Freund, CM | Jul 2, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
Pope Francis asks his monthly payer group – “Pray for an end to polarization”!
Sustainable Development Goal 13
by Jim Claffey | Jun 24, 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.
UNESCO / NGO Forum on Migration
by | Jan 10, 2019 | News, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Global Migration has become part of societies’ daily life and portray emerging faces of a world in constant motion.
Call to Holiness
by Vincentian Family Office | Jan 7, 2019 | Formation, Vincentian Family
We offer here the Daughters of Charity reflection of January 2019, dedicated to the call to holiness.
The Star of Our Journey in the New Year
by John Freund, CM | Jan 4, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice, Vincentian Family
The star of the wisemen can be a metaphor the times in our lives when we must seek in the darkness for the light of God’s Providence as did St. Elizabeth Ann Seton and St. Vincent dePaul.
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.