Vincentian Family
Vincentian Prayer Images: Awareness of the Fire of God’s Love
How can I grow in the awareness of the fire of God’s love for me?
Thinking Through the McCarrick Scandal
The “McCarrick Report” is gut-wrenching. How do we make sense of it? What can we learn?
Interview with Josè Guillermo Bolivar, president of “Aguapaneleros de la Noche” (Colombia)
The Aguapaneleros de La Noche Foundation is a lay Vincentian initiative that came into existence twenty-three ago (in the city of Medellín, Colombia).
My Love Affair With The United Nations
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
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
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
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
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
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:...
Sr. Joan Dawber, SC Speaks at the United Nations
by Melissa Camardo on March 29, 2017 in LifeWay Network News The Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) of the United Nations brings together experts from around the world to further gender equality and women’s empowerment. Sister Joan Dawber, founder and executive...
UN Forum on Indigenous Issues to Focus on Rights
The Vincentian Family is helping to facilitate several opportunities for indigenous persons to express their concerns during the 16th Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues at the United Nations. The Forum runs April 24-May 5 in New York. This year marks the tenth...
Ladies of Charity – Primer on Advocacy
The Ladies of Charity present 8 quick answers to "What is advocacy?" Advocacy (n) The act of pleading or arguing in favor of something, such as a cause, idea, or policy; active support. From the Latin: ad = to; and voc = voice: To add voice. Advocacy. Dictionary.com....