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.
Vincentian Family
A Sight For Sore Eyes
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.
The UN Agenda 2030
In this edition, and future ones, let’s explore the meaning of the SDGs, the Sustainable Development Goals, known as the United Nation’s 2030 Agenda for the People and the Planet.
Father Tomaž Mavrič, CM, Embraces the Vincentian Family in the World
Father Tomaž Mavrič, CM, Superior General of the Congregation of the Mission and the Daughters of Charity, “embraces” the Vincentian Family throughout the world with a message of spiritual union in view of the Symposium that will take place in Rome from the 12the to...
The Vincentian Family in Taiwan Celebrated 400 Anniversary
Around 1,400 parishioners, members of the Vincentian Family and other affiliated groups and friends participated in the celebration of 400 years of Vincentian Charism on September 23, 2017 in Yunlin, Taiwan. Two bishops, the Papal Nuncio and dozens of Vincentian and...
Theme Song for World Youth Day Panama 2019 is Released
With tropical Panamanian rhythms and inspired by the event´s theme, "Behold the handmaid of the Lord, let it be done to me according to your word," (Luke 1,38), the theme song for the XXXII World Youth Day Panama 2019 was released during the Cena de Pan y Vino – a...
University Happenings: @AdamsonUni
The Congregation of the Mission sponsors four universities throughout the world. Adamson, in the Philippines, celebrates Vincent with a special award! As part of the celebration of its 85 years of existence as a university, Adamson once again held the Saint Vincent de...
Global Leaders Gather in New York for the 72nd UN General Assembly
Heads of States and Ministers from all the Member States of the United Nations gathered from September 18, 2017 to participate in the annual debate on the theme: “Focusing on People – Striving for Peace and a Decent Life for All on a Sustainable Planet.” The leaders...
Homily of the Superior General During 400th Anniversary Celebrations in Poland
Superior General of the Congregation of the Mission took part in main celebrations of the 400th Anniversary of Vincentian Charism in Poland. On Sunday, September 24, Fr. Tomaž preached the homily during the jubilee Mass at Basilica of St. Vincent de Paul in Bydgoszcz, Northern Poland. We share it with you.
Fr. Tomaž Mavrič writes about vocations to his Confreres… and to us!
Writing to his confreres on the topic of vocations in this anniversary years, Fr. Tomaž Mavrič, C.M., spiritual animator of the whole Vincentian Family addresses all of us. A few months ago, I was approached by an international leader of a lay branch of the Vincentian...
United Nations Observes International Day of Peace
The United Nations in New York is bustling with world leaders, their entourages, and security teams as the 72nd UN General Assembly is underway. Fittingly, as vital issues are hashed out in conference rooms and assembly halls today, the world observes International...
Vincentian Family Collaboration Commission Meeting in Lebanon
The Vincentian Family Collaboration Commission met at the Provincial House of the Congregation of the Mission in Beirut, Lebanon on 25 – 26 July 2017. Participating in the meeting were: Dee Mansi, AIC; Manny Ginete, CM; Denise el-Khoury; Veronika Mila Popić, SC of...
