Vincentian Family
Vincentian Prayer Images: Vincent Heard the Cries of the Poor
by John Freund, CM | October 6, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family | 0 Comments
We know Vincent heard the cries of the poor. Can we listen as Vincent did?
Second Meeting of the Vincentian Indigenous Confraternity
by Vincentian Family Office | October 5, 2020 | News, Vincentian Family | 0 Comments
The Vincentian Indigenous Confraternity, during their second virtual meeting, decided to establish a team that would take responsibility for our external communication.
Vincentian Prayer Images: Getting To Know Our Family
by John Freund, CM | September 29, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family | 0 Comments
What couldn’t we do if we got to know other branches of our Vincentian Family, especially in our local area?
Covid-19 and Women
by Teresa Kotturan, SCN | September 24, 2020 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 0 Comments
COVID-19 pandemic has made it clear that care services are a pre-requisite for all workers with family responsibilities.
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Falling In Love With “Real Families”
by John Freund, CM | Mar 19, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
It is a shame that most people only hear polarized pundits cherry-picking from a select few paragraphs, or even just footnotes, in what in reality is an inspiring document describing and addressed to the real family of today.
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Oxen and Cell Phones
by Jim Claffey | Mar 18, 2021 | Formation, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Cell phones, once a luxury, are now almost a necessity. For the impoverished, especially in rural areas, they can make all the difference for one’s life and health.
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The Contagion of Christianity
by John Freund, CM | Mar 12, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
Do others experience God’s love for them mirrored by our lives? Is it any wonder that Jesus speaks of the final judgement in terms of what we do for the unrecognized, bruised and broken Christ in our midst?
Vincentian Family at the UN in NY
by Mary Ann Dantuono | Jul 17, 2018 | News, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Vincentian Family collaborating at the UN has formed the Working Group to End Homelessness (WEGH). We are attending the High Level Political Forum on forming Sustainable and Resilient Communities. Pictured below is Leilani Fahar, Special Rapporteur on adequate...
The Vincentian Family in Europe, Report 3: Belgium and the Netherlands
by Vincentian Family Office | Jul 16, 2018 | News, Vincentian Family
By: Joseph V. Agostino, CM During the months of April and May 2018, I crisscrossed Europe to meet with members of the Vincentian Family, and most especially with the Superiors General of the various congregations which comprise the Branches of the Vincentian Family....
High-Level Political Forum Focuses On Development Goal Progress
by Margaret O'Dwyer | Jul 12, 2018 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
UN Headquarters in New York is bustling as nations gather for the annual High Level Political Forum. The forum is a gathering at which countries focus on progress toward the 17 Sustainable Development Goals...
The Vincentian Family in Europe, Report 2: France
by Vincentian Family Office | Jul 9, 2018 | News, Vincentian Family
By: Joseph V. Agostino, CM During the months of April and May 2018, I crisscrossed Europe to meet with members of the Vincentian Family, and most especially with the Superiors General of the various congregations which comprise the Branches of the Vincentian Family....
UNODC Issues First Global Study On Migrant Smuggling
by Margaret O'Dwyer | Jul 5, 2018 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
(With information from the UN Office on Drugs and Crime) Many Catholic organizations and parishes are engaged in the effort to end human trafficking through supporting victims, sanctuaries, and legislation related to the atrocity. But how much do we know about...
The Vincentian Family in Europe, Report 1: The Austrian-German Region
by Vincentian Family Office | Jul 2, 2018 | News, Vincentian Family
By: Joseph V. Agostino, CM During the months of April and May 2018, I crisscrossed Europe to meet with members of the Vincentian Family, and most especially with the Superiors General of the various congregations which comprise the Branches of the Vincentian Family....
Collaborative Planning: An Ongoing Process for the Vincentian Family at UN
by Natalie Boone | Jun 28, 2018 | News, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
In the not-too-distant past the individual representatives of the various Vincentian NGOs would see each other at UN events and sometimes sit together. While we knew of each other, we were all working solely for our own organizations. When we officially all gathered...
United Nations NGO Working Group to End Homelessness
by Guillermo Campuzano | Jun 21, 2018 | News, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
United Nations NGO Working Group to End Homelessness An Initiative of the Coalition of Vincentian Family NGOs Despite its significant impact on both individuals and cities, street homelessness has been left behind in global debate. This issue is at the heart of...
Negotiations Towards Global Compact on Refugees Near Conclusion
by Margaret O'Dwyer | Jun 14, 2018 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
"This not about sharing a burden. It is about sharing a global responsibility, based not only the broad idea of our common humanity but also on the very specific obligations of international law. The root problems are war and hatred, not people who flee; refugees are...