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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
Prayer Meeting of the Worldwide Vincentian Family: July 12
by Javier F. Chento | July 13, 2020 | News, Vincentian Family | 0 Comments
An Unrecognized Challenge For the Vincentian Family
by John Freund, CM | July 8, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family | 0 Comments
COVID 19 is by no means the only pandemic we face. We need to work together… That requires a culture of collaboration.
Vincentian Prayer Images: Vincent “Masks Up”
by John Freund, CM | July 7, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family | 1 Comment
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Sustainable Development Goals, 1 and 2
by Jim Claffey | Feb 11, 2021 | Formation, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
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
by John Freund, CM | Feb 10, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change, Vincentian Family
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
by Mary Ann Dantuono | Feb 6, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
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.
Theme Song for World Youth Day Panama 2019 is Released
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Sep 30, 2017 | Vincentian Family
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
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Sep 28, 2017 | News, Vincentian Family
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
by Teresa Kotturan, SCN | Sep 28, 2017 | News, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
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
by Tomasz Zieliński | Sep 25, 2017 | News, Vincentian Family
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!
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Sep 23, 2017 | Congregation of the Mission, News, Vincentian Family
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
by Margaret O'Dwyer | Sep 21, 2017 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
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
by Vincentian Family Office | Sep 18, 2017 | News, Vincentian Family
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...
Another Volume of “Vincentian Heritage” is Available for Download
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Sep 15, 2017 | Announcements, News, Vincentian Family
The most recent issue of Vincentian Heritage is available for downloading both Mobi and PDF formats. Follow this link to their main page or click the image below where the download can be found by scrolling down. Vincentian Heritage is a peer-reviewed journal...
200 posts for #IamVincent @VinMissionCorps @NiagaraUniv @SJUMission
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Sep 14, 2017 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice, Vincentian Family
A LETTER TO MY YOUNG FRIENDS IN THE VINCENTIAN FAMILY Dear friends: Two hundred posts ago, I wrote: Just like you, my life is shaped by Vincent; in a real sense, however small, I am Vincent. So are you. I met some of you for the first time at the USA/Canada Vincentian...