Vincentian Family
Vincentian Prayer Images: Frederic Ozanam and Concern for Workers
by John Freund, CM | September 8, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family | 0 Comments
The juxtaposition of Labor Day (9/7) and the feast of Blessed Frederic (9/8) can give us much to pray about.
Vincentian Family Conference: October 9 & 10, 2020
by Dr. Patricia Bombard | September 5, 2020 | News, Vincentian Family | 0 Comments
Join those willing to rise up to meet the challenges of our times on Friday, October 9 and Saturday, October 10 for a free online conference!
Vincentian Prayer Images: Charity AND Justice
by John Freund, CM | September 1, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family | 1 Comment
Vincent saw the bigger picture than just that presented by an immediate need!
The United Nations: Talk or Action?
by Jim Claffey | August 27, 2020 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 0 Comments
The UN invites us to an Action Week, September 18-26, a week of concentrated global action for People and the Planet.
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Sustainable Development Goals, 3 and 4
by Jim Claffey | Mar 4, 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.
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Relive the Lenten Prayer Celebration for the Vincentian Family, 2021
by Vincentian Family Office | Mar 3, 2021 | News, Vincentian Family
On February 28, thousands of members of the Vincentian Family followed the Lenten prayer live on social media.We invite you to relive this encounter of hope.
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I Can’t Do Everything!
by John Freund, CM | Mar 3, 2021 | Systemic change, Vincentian Family
I need to remember that while I can’t do everything, I must do something.
Louise and Vincent – Remembering a Forgotten Truth About Their Collaboration
by John Freund, CM | May 4, 2018 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
As we approach the celebration of the feast of St. Louise perhaps we can rediscover a forgotten truth about the collaboration between Louise and Vincent.
Amazon Synod, Indigenous Peoples, The Planet…
by Guillermo Campuzano | May 3, 2018 | News, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
“I am convinced that climate change, and what we do about it, will define us, our era, and ultimately the global legacy we leave for future generations. Today, the time for doubt has passed.” Former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon The...
Freedom for Nicaragua
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Apr 22, 2018 | News, Vincentian Family
We are asking prayers for the people in Nicaragua, especially for the students who are in the Church, the Vincentian Priests, and the sisters (Daughters of Charity) who live next to the church.
Continued Vincentian Response to the Airstrikes on Syria
by .famvin | Apr 21, 2018 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
In his article, Violence begets violence, Catholic sisters say, about airstrikes on Syria, Chris Herlinger of the Global Sisters Report interviewed Sr. Margaret O'Dwyer, one of two DC representatives at the United Nations, regarding the airstrikes on Syria: "We have...
A Young Person’s Experience of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW)
by Jenny Raw | Apr 19, 2018 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
A Young Person’s Experience of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) Please let me introduce to you Jenny Raw, from the United Kingdom, who worked at our Daughters of Charity NGO Office in New York for one month. We were truly pleased to have her with us and...
17th Session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII)
by Teresa Kotturan, SCN | Apr 12, 2018 | News, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
17th Session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII) April 16-27, 2018 Theme: Indigenous Peoples’ collective rights to lands, territories and resources. The General Assembly of the United Nations in September 2007 adopted the UN...
Final Document of the Latin American Meeting of the Vincentian Family
by Thiago Tibúrcio | Apr 8, 2018 | Vincentian Family
Participantes do encontro internacional ocorrido na Bolívia reafirmaram opção pela colaboração e pela Mudança Sistêmica no serviço aos pobres.
Dreams – Martin Luther King, Frederic Ozanam, St. Vincent, Our Own
by John Freund, CM | Apr 6, 2018 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
Is your dream still alive? How would you put it in words?
A Response to Human Trafficking—Address Vulnerability
by Margaret O'Dwyer | Apr 5, 2018 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Many people read extensively to stay updated on human trafficking, but feel stuck in finding practical ways to combat it. A Holy See event during the recent Commission on the Status of Women at the UN illustrated that we all can engage in addressing a key component of...