Everyone wants structural change. Do we pray for it?
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Shape the Future of the United Nations!
by Teresa Kotturan, SCN | January 9, 2020 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 0 Comments
On January 2, Natalie Boon introduced you to the global survey/conversation that will take place for your participation. Here is a follow up to that article.
Leaders of 100 Branches of the Vincentian Family Gather – Why?
by John Freund, CM | January 3, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family | 1 Comment
Some 200 leaders of 100 Branches of the Vincentian Family Gather in Rome – Why?
Looking Ahead to 2020 and Launch of UN75
by Natalie Boone | January 2, 2020 | News, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 0 Comments
To mark its 75th anniversary in 2020, the United Nations will launch the biggest-ever global conversation on the role of global cooperation in building the future.
2020: Let’s End Homelessness
by Margaret O'Dwyer | December 26, 2019 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 4 Comments
I had a tiny sliver of a glimpse into the world of sleeping rough, December 7, during the World’s Big Sleep Out, which occurred in Times Square, New York, and throughout the world.
Vincentian Prayer Images: What Would Vincent Think Today
by John Freund, CM | Jul 28, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
What would Vincent think about what this family could do today?
“Vincentians without borders” – Meeting of the Confraternity of Translators
by Vincentian Family Office | Jul 28, 2020 | News, Vincentian Family
Last July 9 at 3PM, Peru's local time, the first meeting of the Confraternity of Translator's was held. This gathering...
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...
Vincentian Youth at WYD2016: A Gallery
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jul 28, 2016 | News, Vincentian Family
Rain can't stop them!