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.
Vincentian Family
Vincentian Family in Central America
by Edgardo Fuentes | April 25, 2024 | News, Vincentian Family | 3 Comments
The Central America Region is one of the 6 regions that make up the Vincentian Family in Latin America and the Caribbean (FAVILA).
Happiness
by Jim Claffey, CM | April 18, 2024 | Formation, News, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 1 Comment
The annual World Happiness Report is out. But a lot of people won’t be happy.
Reviving and Refreshing the WORLD SOCIAL SUMMIT
by MaryAnn Dantuono, AIC, NGO Representative to the UN | April 4, 2024 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 0 Comments
The Vincentian Family has an opportunity for increased activity and engagement with the UN’s Working Group to End Homelessness. You are invited to join with your prayers and stories of your good works.
Commission for Social Development
by Michelle Loisel, DC | March 21, 2024 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 0 Comments
The climate crisis is intensifying and it’s touching every part of our lives. Global efforts to address climate change are more urgent than ever.
Interview with Sister M. Pavla Draganová, Superior General de la Congregation of the Sisters of Mercy of Saint Vincent
by Vincentian Family Office | Mar 8, 2021 | News, Vincentian Family
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 | Mar 5, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
If we lose proof of who we are and the joys and sorrows of our lives, something very precious is gone.
Thank You Vincent – You Changed Your World… and Our World
by John Freund, CM | Sep 26, 2018 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change, Vincentian Family
After reading this post I suspect you too will say… Thank you, Vincent, for being such an amazing change agent in your time and even our times.
VFCAP and SC Seminar in Indonesia, Day 4 (and last)
by Ana Maria P. Escaño | Sep 25, 2018 | News, Vincentian Family
September 14, Indonesia – Each country does its best to embark on systemic change projects in favor of the less privileged and so for the first part of the last day for the joint VFCAP – SC Seminar, we gave the floor to our host – Indonesia - who shared with us two of...
Visit of Father Tomaž Mavrič to Colombia
by Vincentian Family Office | Sep 24, 2018 | News, Vincentian Family
As a messenger of peace, fidelity and joy, on July 2, Father Tomaž Mavric, Superior General of the Vincentian Family, arrived to our beloved Province of the Miraculous with a greeting of welcome and the hymn of Saint Vincent de Paul, the Daughters of Charity together...
Adding Your Chapter To the Bibliographies of Our Founders
by John Freund, CM | Sep 21, 2018 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
Do we appreciate how each one of us is a version of the original story of Vincent and Louise following Christ the Evangelizer of the Poor?
UN Calls For Observing Un Peace Day By Respecting, Promoting Human Rights
by Margaret O'Dwyer | Sep 20, 2018 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
By Margaret O’Dwyer, DC, with information from the United Nations God knows how many areas of the world are desperate for peace. Sustainable Development Goal 16 addresses the issue by calling for Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions. It challenges nations to...
Vincentian Role Models for a Systemic Change Approach
by John Freund, CM | Sep 19, 2018 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change, Vincentian Family
We have been asked to devote some energy and study to knowing more about our heritage and role models. As I reflected on this it occurred to me that this might be an occasion to informally reflect on our heritage as agents of systemic change.
VFCAP and SC Seminar in Indonesia, Day 3
by Ana Maria P. Escaño | Sep 17, 2018 | News, Vincentian Family
September 13, Indonesia – Day 3 for the joint VFCAP – SC Seminar continued the discussion of Module 3. Fr. Joe Agostino, CM of the Vincentian Family Collaboration Commission led the discussion on Conflict Resolution. This was followed by three topics to enhance the...
VFCAP and SC Seminar in Indonesia, Day 2
by Ana Maria P. Escaño | Sep 16, 2018 | News, Vincentian Family
September 12, Indonesia – On the second day of the joint Vincentian Family Collaborative Action Program and Systemic Change (VFCAP and SC) Seminar, the 70 delegates reflected on the two pillars of Systemic Change: Vincentian Spirituality and the Catholic Social...
Signs Vincent’s Charism Is Alive and Well Today?
by John Freund, CM | Sep 14, 2018 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
“The health of the charism is seen in its vitality wherever it is received, nurtured and made operative. For many religious institutes today, this is happening more and more among the laity who are associates.”