We have a window of opportunity to re-imagine our world to find transformative pathways; for we cannot go back to business as usual.
Vincentian Family
Vincentian Family in Central America
by Edgardo Fuentes | April 25, 2024 | News, Vincentian Family | 3 Comments
The Central America Region is one of the 6 regions that make up the Vincentian Family in Latin America and the Caribbean (FAVILA).
Happiness
by Jim Claffey, CM | April 18, 2024 | Formation, News, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 1 Comment
The annual World Happiness Report is out. But a lot of people won’t be happy.
Reviving and Refreshing the WORLD SOCIAL SUMMIT
by MaryAnn Dantuono, AIC, NGO Representative to the UN | April 4, 2024 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 0 Comments
The Vincentian Family has an opportunity for increased activity and engagement with the UN’s Working Group to End Homelessness. You are invited to join with your prayers and stories of your good works.
Commission for Social Development
by Michelle Loisel, DC | March 21, 2024 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 0 Comments
The climate crisis is intensifying and it’s touching every part of our lives. Global efforts to address climate change are more urgent than ever.
Vincentian Prayer Images: Home visits à la Frederic
by John Freund, CM | Jul 14, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
(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 | Jul 13, 2020 | News, Vincentian Family
On July 12, hundreds of members of the Vincentian Family from all over the world joined together in prayer, through...
Key Issues To Be Raised at the 71st UN General Assembly
by Margaret O'Dwyer | Sep 8, 2016 | Formation, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
The importance and means of achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), addressing climate change, and garnering support for refugees and migrants are just a few of the multiple topics to be addressed during the United Nation’s upcoming 71st General Assembly (GA)...
The Central American Council of the Vincentian Family has been Reactivated
by Vincentian Family Office | Sep 5, 2016 | News, Vincentian Family
The Vincentian Family Office (VFO) presents a summary of the first three virtual monthly meetings with the famvin national presidents of Central America. We have had four sessions actually. The fruits of the first sessions are shared to encourage the strengthening of...
Global Response to Large Movements Refugees and Migrants
by Teresa Kotturan, SCN | Sep 1, 2016 | Formation, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
An astonishing number of people – 65.3 million, were displaced at the end of 2015, according to the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). It does not take into account the constant stream of people who have been displaced from their homes due to conflicts, wars,...
Humanization and Evangelization: Two Synonyms for the Vincentian Charism
by Guillermo Campuzano | Aug 25, 2016 | Formation, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
“Many times I am ashamed to be part of this inhumane humanity”[1] Without a doubt the most hurtful aspect of our world today is the continuous dehumanization of reality. The violence, hunger, the marginalization, the ever growing inequality, and the lack of...
Use Your Influence to Save the Planet
by .famvin | Aug 25, 2016 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
As Pope Francis reminds us, persons living in poverty are most affected by climate change. Here’s an opportunity to advocate for them (and our world) in the spirit of Laudato Si and in faithfulness to our Vincentian charism. Save the Planet! I am sure many of you have...
About the Vincentian Family Office
by Vincentian Family Office | Aug 22, 2016 | News, Vincentian Family
A presentation on the Vincentian Family Office, given by Joseph Agostino, C.M. was made at the recent General Assembly of the Congregation of the Mission. Because the original presentation was designed for a certain situation, .famvin has produced a new version of it...
Ending Forced Labor in Supply Chains
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Aug 11, 2016 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
The UN’s recent High Level Political Forum in New York included an event focused on an aspect of human trafficking related to forced labor in supply chains. by Margaret O’Dwyer, DC A Vincentian identity of disdaining human trafficking Compassion for human slaves and...
Rules of Procedure for the Family: An Exemplar
by Vincentian Family Office | Aug 8, 2016 | Formation, Vincentian Family
The Vincentian Family Office (VFO) is happy to share the Rules of Procedure drawn up by the Vincentian Family National Council of Panama. We are working with them to help strengthen the other Vincentian Family National Councils who are preparing their own Rules of...
The Next Secretary-General of the United Nations?
by Teresa Kotturan, SCN | Aug 4, 2016 | News, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
The United Nations is 70 years old and what kind of person do we like to see as the next Secretary-General? The UN Charter describes the SG as “chief administrative officer” of the organization and is empowered to “bring to the attention of the Security Council any...