Vincentian Family
Vincentian Prayer Images: The Cries of the Poor Then and Now
by John Freund, CM | June 2, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family | 0 Comments
The hardships of war emptied out the homes of the poor in Vincent’s day. How will we work for those driven from their homes today?
Vincentian Prayer Images: Sr. Marta’s Gift To a Family
by John Freund, CM | May 26, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family | 1 Comment
Sr. Marta’s generous gift to a young family…
Visit to the United Nation in Geneva
by Sr. Franca Edet, DC | May 21, 2020 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 4 Comments
Sister Franca Edet, DC, who is a member of the Daughters of Charity United Nations Advisory Group, had the opportunity to visit the Daughters of Charity in Geneva and to visit the UN there.
What is the Most Important Room In the World?
by John Freund, CM | May 21, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family | 2 Comments
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The Cost of “Preferential Option for the Poor”
by John Freund, CM | Dec 4, 2020 | Formation, Justice and Peace, Reflections, Vincentian Family
Forty years ago, four women gave their lives as part of their preferential option for the poor. Read their own words. It should take just about 40 seconds.
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International Year for the Elimination of Child Labor – 2021
by Teresa Kotturan, SCN | Dec 3, 2020 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
The UN General Assembly unanimously adopted a resolution declaring 2021 as the International Year for the Elimination of Child Labor.
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Vincentian Prayer Images: Another Look At Dented Coins
by John Freund, CM | Dec 1, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
Who are the dented coins in my life?
Conclusion of the Consecrated Life Continental Seminar to Stop Trafficking in Persons
by Guillermo Campuzano, CM | Aug 24, 2017 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
From August 17-20, I had the opportunity to participate, together with 17 Daughters of Charity (DCs) from all provinces of the Americas, in the seminar to stop human trafficking in Bogota, Colombia. Those gathered at the seminar included women, men, consecrated, and...
Sustainable Development Goal #1: End Poverty
by Catherine Prendergast , DC | Aug 17, 2017 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
END POVERTY IN ALL ITS FORMS EVERYWHERE End extreme poverty in all forms by 2030. Yes, it’s an ambitious goal— but we believe it can be done. In 2000, the world committed to cutting the number of people living in extreme poverty by half in 15 years and we met this...
Invisible Women of Our Society
by Teresa Kotturan SCN | Aug 10, 2017 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Who are the invisible women in our society? It is said that these women are “absent from statistics, unnoticed by researchers, neglected by national and local authorities and mostly overlooked by civil society organizations.” This is the situation of widows in our...
eBook: Louise de Marillac, a Spiritual Woman
by John Freund, CM | Aug 4, 2017 | Spirituality and Spiritual Practice, Vincentian Family
VinFormation, the site dedicated to VIncentian charism formation resources, offers a new eBook – Louise de Marillac, A Spiritual Woman
China Is Also Celebrating Our 400th Anniversary!
by Vincentian Family Office | Jul 31, 2017 | News, Vincentian Family
Between May 22 and 25, 2017, leaders and representatives of the groups and parishes of the Vincentian Family met at the activity center of the Msgr. Joseph Chow Building (Provincial Residence, Lanya, Taipei) to participate in a seminar on the 400 years of the...
Focusing on SDG 3 in Chiapas, Mexico
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...
Speech of Mr. Peterle at the 400th Anniversary Event in the European Parliament
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,...
High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development
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...
And the Small Mustard Seed Grew Up… The Vincentian Family Branches
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...