Vincentian Family
Are we Finished with Systemic Change?
by Jim Claffey | July 22, 2020 | Formation, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 7 Comments
Apparently some in the Vincentian Family think our systemic change (SC) work has run its course.
Vincentian Prayer Images: Two-tiered Society
by John Freund, CM | July 21, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family | 1 Comment
St. Vincent and Saint Louise were keenly aware of a two-tiered society in their day
The Road Ahead: COVID-19 and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
by Teresa Kotturan, SCN | July 16, 2020 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 1 Comment
We have a window of opportunity to re-imagine our world to find transformative pathways; for we cannot go back to business as usual.
Vincentian Prayer Images: Home visits à la Frederic
by John Freund, CM | July 14, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family | 0 Comments
(We learn about those we serve)… “not from books nor from the public platform, but in climbing the stairs to the poor man’s garret, sitting by his bedside, feeling the same cold that pierces him.” Frederic Ozanam
![Letter from Tomaž Mavrič, CM, President of the Executive Committee of the Vincentian Family, on the “13 houses” initiative](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2021/02/mavrik-13-casas-2021.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Letter from Tomaž Mavrič, CM, President of the Executive Committee of the Vincentian Family, on the “13 houses” initiative
by Tomaž Mavrič, CM | Feb 2, 2021 | News, Vincentian Family
The VFEC has emphasized that the Famvin Homeless Alliance (FHA), of which the 13 Houses Project is a part, is our unique common project in the area of charity. Therefore, it must be promoted enthusiastically within the Vincentian Family to reach each member’s heart so that everyone becomes a part of this common initiative.
![“Committed to Loving Care”: The Vincentian Family of Portugal on the Legalization of Euthanasia](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2021/01/euthanasia.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
“Committed to Loving Care”: The Vincentian Family of Portugal on the Legalization of Euthanasia
by Vincentian Family Office | Jan 31, 2021 | News, Vincentian Family
The deputies of the Assembly of the Portuguese Republic approved a bill that allows medically assisted death by decision of the person, thus, decriminalizing the practice of euthanasia in Portugal.
![A Sight For Sore Eyes](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2021/01/simeon-presentation1.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
A Sight For Sore Eyes
by John Freund, CM | Jan 29, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
An environment of survival withers the hearts of our elderly, taking away their ability to dream. In this way, it cripples the prophecy that our young are called to proclaim and work to achieve.
National Meeting of the Vincentian Family in Honduras, 2017
by Vincentian Family Office | Dec 4, 2017 | News, Vincentian Family
On September 10, in the city of San Pedro Sula in Honduras, the Vincentian Family of Honduras held its National Meeting 2017. The meeting began with an address by Fr. Edwin Nieto (CM), which ended with a personal invitation to each member of this great Honduran...
Contest and Film Festival “Finding Vince 400”
by Javier F. Chento | Dec 2, 2017 | Announcements, News, Vincentian Family
On Saturday, October 14, 2017, during the celebration of the Papal Audience, we announced the start of an arts contest and film festival entitled "Finding Vince 400." Even before publicizing our advertising campaign, we have already received 333 presentations from...
With Sharp Political Differences How Do We Serve as the Voice of the Poor?
by John Freund, CM | Nov 29, 2017 | Formation, Systemic change, Vincentian Family
"With sharp political differences, how do we remain unified as Vincentians?" This is a direct quote from the Voice of the Poor portion of the website of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. It raises serious questions for Vincentian Family efforts to serve as the...
Vincentians in Partnership Review Meeting
by Vincentian Family Office | Nov 27, 2017 | News, Vincentian Family
15 representatives of the Vincentian Family in Great Britain met on October 21, 2017 to celebrate over 17 years of achievement in projects of social justice, spiritual formation and collaboration - gathering together as a diverse group of over 12,000 Vincentians. ...
Inaugural Famvin Homeless Alliance Commission Meeting
by .famvin | Nov 26, 2017 | News, Vincentian Family
The first meeting of the Famvin Homeless Alliance Commission was held in Chicago on November 20-21, 2017. The Commission comprises representatives of the Vincentian Family and people named because of their knowledge and proven expertise in the area of homelessness....
Call to Action: What Can We Do?
by Catherine Prendergast | Nov 23, 2017 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
What can we and the Vincentian Family do in the face of the many injustices that occur in our world? I invite you to look at this exclusive report from CNN with the very earnest question of, “What can we do?” CNN Article: "People for sale: Where lives are auctioned...
13th National Meeting of the Vincentian Family of Portugal, in Fatima
by Vincentian Family Office | Nov 20, 2017 | News, Vincentian Family
On Thursday, October 5 (Feast Day of the Republic, in Portugal), the seven branches of the Vincentian Family present in Portugal gathered in the Shrine of Fatima: the Congregation of the Mission, the Daughters of Charity, the International Association of Charities,...
Sixty Vincentians martyred during Spanish Civil War are beatified
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Nov 12, 2017 | Church, News, Vincentian Family
This past Saturday Saturday 60 members of the Vincentian Family who were martyred during the Spanish Civil War were beatified at a Mass in Madrid, a “celebration of hope, faith and forgiveness.” “The grace experienced by these martyrs is impossible to understand...
Students Share Time with Vincentian Family U.N. Representatives
by Ed Keane, SSVP | Nov 9, 2017 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Wednesday, November 1 was All Saint Day, and I found myself sitting in a meeting room at The Church Center at United Nations Headquarters in New York with a group of approximately 35 college students from Saint John’s University. Included as part of the group were a...