Vincent and Louise de Marillac were deeply committed to the education and moral formation of young people living on the streets or in dire conditions.
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Vincentian Marian Youth: Inspired by Mary, Committed to the Service of the Needy #famvin2024
by Vincentian Family Office | July 23, 2024 | Famvin 2024, Formation, Vincentian Family | 0 Comments
The Congregation of the Mission: Evangelization and Service to the Poor #famvin2024
by Vincentian Family Office | July 16, 2024 | Famvin 2024, Formation, Vincentian Family | 0 Comments
Since its foundation, the Congregation of the Mission has been dedicated to following Christ the evangelizer of the poor.
International Association of Charities: Over 400 Years in the Service of our Neighbors #famvin2024
by Vincentian Family Office | July 9, 2024 | Famvin 2024, Formation, Vincentian Family | 0 Comments
The origin of the International Association of Charities (AIC) dates back to a Sunday in August 1617 in Châtillon, France. During a mass, Saint Vincent de Paul called upon his congregation to assist a needy family.
The Sons of Charity elect a new General Council
by .famvin | July 4, 2024 | News, Vincentian Family | 0 Comments
The Sons of Charity are a religious congregation under pontifical right , founded by Father Anizan at Christmas 1918.
Eliminating Violence Against Women – How Can We Be Purveyors Of Hope?
by Margaret O'Dwyer | Nov 5, 2020 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
November 25 is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. It is followed by 16 days of action to end violence against women.
Vincentian Prayer Images: What Can I Learn From Covid?
by John Freund, CM | Nov 3, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
A student asks St. Vincent, “What can I learn from Covid?”
A Worthwhile Book to Read Spotlighting the Syrian Refugee Crisis
by Natalie Boone | Jun 1, 2017 | News, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Recently author Melissa Fleming spoke to UN News about her book, “A Hope More Powerful than the Sea.” Ms. Fleming is a spokesperson for the UN High Commissioner on Refugees. She travels to war zones to illuminate the realities of people who have become refugees. In...
A GUIDE for Popular Education on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
by Guillermo Campuzano | May 25, 2017 | News, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
This year I was invited with other NGO colleagues at the UN to review and give input on a guide for popular education on the SDGs. I am very thankful for this opportunity that was an intense educational moment for me on the Human Rights perspective of the SDGs. One...
European Parliament to Host Reception and Program Honoring the 400th Anniversary of the Spiritual Family of St. Vincent de Paul
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | May 22, 2017 | News, Vincentian Family
The Press Office of the international religious family of St. Vincent de Paul is pleased to share this news of the continuing celebration of the 400th Anniversary of its founding. European Parliament to host reception and program honoring the 400th anniversary of the...
My Love Affair With The United Nations
by Pattie Hughes, Vincentian | May 18, 2017 | News, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
As a young child my Father took my sisters and I on a boat trip around Manhattan Island. I remember being in awe of the sights from that vantage point. Although I was growing up on Long Island, I knew the city. It was where Dad worked, and the grandparents and cousins...
UN Promotes Welcoming the Stranger Through Global Compact
by Catherine Prendergast | May 11, 2017 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Last year, each branch of the Vincentian family was asked to work on the theme, “I was a stranger and you welcomed me” to mark the 400th Anniversary of the Vincentian charism. At the United Nations, we are called to “leave no one behind.” Both of these themes...
“400 Years of Vincentian Charism” Book Published in Romania #famvin400
by Elizabeth Astridge | May 9, 2017 | News, Vincentian Family
Contributed by Marilena Bartic: The Sapientia Publishing House in Iași, Romania, recently published a book entitled "1617-2017. 400 years of the Vincentian Charism," written by Ana Dobos. The book was issued by "Christianity Today" and it has 102 pages. The book...
Forced Labor in our World Today
by Teresa Kotturan, SCN | May 4, 2017 | News, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
As people in many countries across the world celebrate May Day, commemorating the demand of workers for shorter work days, higher wages and the right to organize themselves, millions of women, children and men are...
Vincentians are Called to Serve
by Ed Keane | Apr 27, 2017 | News, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
We Wish All Members of The Vincentian Family a Holy and Blessed Easter Season Sunday, April 23, 2017, marked the 204th Birthday of Blessed Frederic Ozanam, it’s also the anniversary of the First meeting of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul in Paris in 1833. Sunday...
Virtual Meeting of the Vincentian Family in Central America with Fr. Tomaz Mavric, Superior General
by Vincentian Family Office | Apr 24, 2017 | News, Vincentian Family
At 10:00 am on March 26, 2017, began the eleventh virtual meeting with the National Presidents of the Vincentian Family of Central America. In this meeting, which occurred via "Go To Meeting," Fr. Tomaz Mavric, Superior General was present. Other participants were:...