I confess Almost 250 years ago on July 4, 1776, the Second Continental Congress set in motion a major systemic change...

by Teresa Kotturan, SCN | June 23, 2022 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 0 Comments
World leaders, scientists, and more will be gathering in Lisbon, Portugal to from June 27 – July 1, 2022 to deliberate on “scaling up ocean action based on science and innovation” to “conserve and sustainably us the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development.”
by Natalie Boone | June 16, 2022 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 1 Comment
Following the adoption of the Agreed Conclusions by the Commission many Member States made statements which included the phrase ‘historic’ describing the content of this response to the priority theme.
by Vincentian Family Office | June 2, 2022 | News, Vincentian Family | 0 Comments
Beginning Sunday, June 5, a Pentecost prayer specially prepared for the Vincentian Family will be available on the famvin YouTube channel.
by Elena Grazini | June 2, 2022 | News, Vincentian Family | 0 Comments
The moral and Christian formation of its members and, in light of the Gospel, service on behalf of the poor, especially the elderly is the FUNDAMENTAL BASE of the foundation.
by John Freund, CM | Jul 3, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
I confess Almost 250 years ago on July 4, 1776, the Second Continental Congress set in motion a major systemic change...
by Margaret O'Dwyer | Jul 2, 2020 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
The United Nations’ High Level Political Forum (HLPF) will focus on accelerating the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
by John Freund, CM | Jun 30, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
Did this artist capture Vincent’s sprit? What do our tables usually look like?
by Margaret O'Dwyer | Jul 20, 2017 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
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...
by Vincentian Family Office | Jul 17, 2017 | News, Vincentian Family
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,...
by Guillermo Campuzano | Jul 13, 2017 | News, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
“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...
by Vincentian Family Office | Jul 10, 2017 | Formation, Vincentian Family
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...
by Margaret O'Dwyer | Jul 6, 2017 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
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...
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jul 4, 2017 | News, Social, 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...
by Yasmine Cajuste - Famvin Homeless Alliance | Jun 29, 2017 | Announcements, News, Vincentian Family
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...
by Catherine Prendergast | Jun 29, 2017 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
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...
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jun 28, 2017 | News, Vincentian Family
Please enjoy these videos from the recent event at the European Parliament.