What holds me back from doing what I can? Do I pray that we live this heritage today?
Vincentian Family
United Nations At 75: Faith Based Organizations Envision UN Reforms
The UN’s diamond anniversary, has given people globally pause to consider needed reforms at the UN; changes which would make it more effective.
Vincentian Prayer Images: Frederic Ozanam and Concern for Workers
The juxtaposition of Labor Day (9/7) and the feast of Blessed Frederic (9/8) can give us much to pray about.
United Nations: Sustainable Development Goal #1
Blessed Rosalie Rendu said to Blessed Frederic Ozanam and companions, “Hunt down poverty in order to give humanity its dignity.” In 2015, the United Nations ratified 17 Sustainable Development Goals, calling on the world to “leave no one behind.” The challenge...
The Vincentian Family Office – New Task Force
The Vincentian Family Office formed a new task force which met from April 27-29 in Philadelphia. They began to develop strategies to strengthen the relationships among the members of the Vincentian Family who do not belong to a particular Branch of the Family. Their...
Key Issues To Be Raised at the 71st UN General Assembly
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
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
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
“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
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
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
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...
