Vincentian Family
Sustainable Development Goals, 1 and 2
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.
Connecting Lent, Valentine’s Day and Systemic Change
At first glance, it may seem like quite a stretch to connect Ash Wednesday, Valentine’s Day and Systemic Change. But hear me out. Actually, it is not that hard.
Create a Compassionate, Fairer and Interconnected World
As part of the Vincentian Family advocacy and education at the UN, we are hosting a webinar event on Tuesday, February 9 at 1:15-2:30 pm ET and invite your participation.
400 years of the Vincentian Charism and the Rich Heritage of the Family
With almost 10,000 members in England and Wales, the St. Vincent de Paul Society (SVP) is a worldwide organization with more than 800,000 members in 151 countries. It is also part of the wider Vincentian Family of 225 lay and religious associations, all of which...
A Challenge for the Vincentian Family in 2018
I want to share the message of the Secretary General of the United Nations, who, as the year began, issued a global RED ALERT. "On New Year's Day 2018 I am not issuing an appeal, I am issuing an alert -- a red alert for our world,” said Secretary General, Antonio...
Global Compact on Migrants
The New York Declaration of 2016 had given new hope to Migrants and Refugees all over the world with the assurance of a new Global Compact to address the issues and challenges they face. It expressed the political will and commitment of the world leaders to protect...
Christmas Greetings From The Vincentian Family At The UN
As I write this we are just a few days before Christmas and I think of Jesus and The Holy Family, and how that family has changed the world. In the Hebrew Scriptures, we are reminded of God's Promise that one day He would send a Savior to deliver His people from...
Evergreen Vincentian Resources at Christmas
There are plenty of fine spiritually nourishing Vincentian resources for Christmas making the rounds. The list keeps growing. Here are some places to start.
Children on the Move
Unforeseen circumstances uproot couple. They take shelter in a manger for lack of better accommodations. The birth of their child instills hope and joy in many, but fear of a murderous leader causes them to escape to another country. When repatriated, the family is...
Human Rights Day and the Launch of the Stand Up for Human Rights Campaign
Organized to observe Human Rights Day on October 10 and to highlight the upcoming 70th Anniversary of the signing of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), a briefing was recently presented by the Department of Public Information (DPI). A video, narrated by...
Poverty in New York City
Since September 2017, I’ve had the opportunity to intern for the Congregation of the Mission, Vincentian Family at the United Nations. My experiences thus far have given me an even greater understanding and appreciation for the field of advocacy that my organization...
Vincentian Family Collaborative Action Program (VFCAP)
Do you or your Vincentian organization want to help find creative ways of systemically addressing poverty on local, regional and global levels? The Vincentian Family Collaborative Action Program (VFCAP) can help! Since its inception in 2013, VFCAP has motivated over...