Vincentian Family
Video Recording of Vincentian Family/U.N. #Youth2030 Event
In case you missed it: a recording of the event hosted by the Vincentian Family at the UN: “HOMES FIRST: STRATEGIES TO PROMOTE YOUTH EMPOWERMENT POST COVID-19”.
Sustainable Development Goals, 5 and 6
SDG5: GENDER EQUALITY In one of their songs, the Eagles rock group sings “things in this life change very slowly if...
Women in Decision-Making: Faith Perspective
The roles of women and girls cannot be over-emphasized. Women CAN and DO make tremendous difference in the Society when given the opportunity.
Adding Your Chapter To the Bibliographies of Our Founders
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, 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
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
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
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?
“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.”
UN’s 67th DPI/NGO Conference
UN’s 67th DPI/NGO Conference Catherine Prendergast, DC The academic year has begun. Once again, we are happy to welcome students from St. John’s University. Two of them attended the United Nations’ Department of Public Information (DPI) Conference, August 22-23,...
VFCAP and SC Seminar in Indonesia, Day 1
Day 1: For the first time, a joint VINCENTIAN FAMILY COLLABORATIVE ACTION PROGRAM and SYSTEMIC CHANGE SEMINAR formally began on September 11, 2018 at Wisma Samadi Bentang Kejora (Morning Star Retreat House) in Pacet, Mojokerto, Indonesia. Seventy (70) delegates coming...
A Professor Introduces Two Future Saints To Each Other
In 1833 Monsieur Emmanuel Bailly was a professor of philosophy at the world-renowned Sorbonne, in Paris. Sister Rosalie Rendu was already the equivalent of the Mother Teresa of the day. The professor recommended two impetuous students, Monsieur Ozanam and Monsieur le Taillandier, to Sister Rosalie.