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I confess Almost 250 years ago on July 4, 1776, the Second Continental Congress set in motion a major systemic change...
Articles in Vincentian Family
UN’s High Level Forum To Focus On Accelerating SDG Achievement
The United Nations’ High Level Political Forum (HLPF) will focus on accelerating the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Vincentian Prayer Images: Vincent’s Table – Our Tables
Did this artist capture Vincent’s sprit? What do our tables usually look like?
Focusing on SDG 3 in Chiapas, Mexico
By Sr. Margaret O’Dwyer, DC, along with the Daughters of Charity and Medical Coordinator of San Carlos Hospital, Altamirano, Chiapas, Mexico The UN thrives on good examples of how the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are being achieved in various parts of the...
Speech of Mr. Peterle at the 400th Anniversary Event in the European Parliament
Lojze Peterle was born in the Socialist Republic of Slovenia, formerly part of Yugoslavia, on June 29, 1948. He is the first politician to hold the position of Prime Minister of Slovenia. He is a Member of the European Parliament: Distinguished Mr. Tomaz Mavrič,...
High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development
“Eradicating poverty and promoting prosperity in a changing world” The High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development is the central platform of the United Nations for the follow-up and review of Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development and The Sustainable...
And the Small Mustard Seed Grew Up… The Vincentian Family Branches
Once upon a time in a small town, a smart and ambitious young man sought tirelessly to earn a “secure job with benefits” to get his family out of poverty. Because of his intelligence and boldness, he met influential people who would help him to achieve his dream. But...
UN Hearing Focuses on Strengthening Global Plan to Combat Trafficking in Persons
July 30 is World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. One way to fight human trafficking is to strengthen international efforts. Notably, this September, world leaders will revise the Global Plan of Action to Combat Trafficking in Persons when they gather for the...
Editorial: Collaborating to “Feed” the Vincentian Family
Two years ago, when famvin.org was a project of the Congregation of the Mission, a trio of Vincentian priests - John Maher, C.M., Joseph Agostino, C.M., and famvin.org's founder John Freund, C.M. - consulted with many others and produced a plan approved by the...
Famvin Homeless Alliance Becomes “Official”
June 28, 2017 marked the official announcement of the Famvin Homeless Alliance, an initiative of the Worldwide Vincentian Family to reduce, and wherever possible, eliminate homelessness in its multiple forms. This ceremony took place at the European Parliament, by...
The Oceans
We continue to call for the protection of our common home. This month has welcomed the high-level UN Conference to Support the Implementation of Sustainable Development Goal 14: conserve and sustainably use...
Videos: The Family at the European Parliament
Please enjoy these videos from the recent event at the European Parliament.