Vincentian Family
The Vincentian Family (Portugal) Gathered Together in Fatima for their XV National Meeting
by Vincentian Family Office | October 31, 2019 | News, Vincentian Family | 0 Comments
On October 5, 2019, at the Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima, members of the various branches gathered together in order to participate in XV National Meeting.
World Cities Day – October 31
by Natalie Boone | October 31, 2019 | News, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 0 Comments
The Vincentian Family at the UN is strongly supporting work in the cities. Advocating for financial support of infrastructure, environmentally sound planning, and promoting the right to housing are a few of the areas in which we continue to work.
The United Nations – Little steps…Great Impact?
by Lukas Wenninger | October 24, 2019 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 1 Comment
As I have learned in my internship so far, we have the resources to change the status quo into a sustainable home for all human beings.
The Dream Behind Mission Sunday
by John Freund, CM | October 18, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family | 0 Comments
Mission Sunday theme – “Baptized and Sent: The Church of Christ on Mission in the World.” certainly has strong echos of the Vincentian call to walk in the footsteps of Christ the Evangelizer of the Poor!
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The Ongoing Fight for Gender Equality, now with COVID-19 – Part II
by Natalie Boone | Jun 25, 2020 | News, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
In a two-part series, we highlight reports in two different hemispheres that focus on women in the COVID-infected world. Part II.
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Vincentian Prayer Images: Recognizing the Frederics In Our Midst
by John Freund, CM | Jun 23, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
Do we recognize this generation’s Frederic and friends in our midst today?
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The Ongoing Fight for Gender Equality, now with COVID-19 – Part I
by Natalie Boone | Jun 18, 2020 | News, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
In a two-part series, we highlight reports in two different hemispheres that focus on women in the COVID-infected world. Part I.
Commission on the Status of Women: You can participate!
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Mar 17, 2016 | News, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
From March 14 – 24, 2016, the UN Commission on the Status of Women will convene to consider "Women’s Empowerment and its Link to Sustainable Development." Sr. Teresa Kotturan, SCN of the Sisters of Charity Federation NGO at the UN, invites us to, Engage in the...
What Day …? a Vincentian Family Calendar
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Mar 15, 2016 | Announcements, News, Vincentian Family
Have you ever asked, “What day is that?” A calendar can be a helpful thing. Since we just moved the Solemnity of St. Louise de Marillac from today to May 9, we thought it would be a good thing to remind you that at famvin.org, there’s a calendar called Vincentian...
Step it Up for Gender Equality — U.N. Initiative
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Mar 10, 2016 | Formation, Justice and Peace, News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
AIC's Natalie Monteza was Facebooking up a storm on International Women's Day (March 8). Guillermo Campuzano, C.M. -- the C.M. representative at the United Nations -- wrote me about this, too. Here's a good summary of what the U.N. is up to. Senior United Nations...
In 2017 we celebrate the 400th anniversary of the birth of the Vincentian charism
by Javier F. Chento | Mar 3, 2016 | Announcements, News, Vincentian Family
2017 marks the 400th anniversary of the birth of the Vincentian charism. On January 25, 1617, what we call "the first sermon of the Mission," took place by St. Vincent de Paul in Folleville: "the confession of a dying peasant, in Gannes, who publicly proclaimed his...
Encourage World Leaders to Sign Climate Change Agreement
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Mar 3, 2016 | Announcements, News, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
On December 11, 195 nations reached an agreement in Paris which could save the planet—The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. This Agreement, however, will not take effect unless a sufficient number of member states officially sign onto it between...
UN’s 54th CSOCD Centers on Strengthening Social Development
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Feb 18, 2016 | News, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
As it drew to a close Friday, the UN’s 54th Commission for Social Development (CSOCD) passed a resolution setting its theme for next year; one close to Vincentian hearts: “Strategies for the Eradication of Poverty to Achieve Sustainable Development for All.” The...
Resource links for Lenten Letter
by Tomasz Zieliński | Feb 14, 2016 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
Now available...the Lenten Letter to the Vincentian Family in eBook and other various formats. Click the image to download the version you wish to use: eBook PDF Scribd
The Vincentian Family at the U.N.
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Feb 11, 2016 | Formation, News, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
The Vincentian Family at the U.N. is participating in the 54th Session of the Commission on Social Development, February 3 – 12, 2016. The 54th Session of the Commission on Social Development is the first major meeting that is taking place at the UN since the adoption...
Vincentian Leader – Laudato Si – Blueprint for the 21st Century Vincentian
by John Freund, CM | Feb 6, 2016 | Formation, Vincentian Family
Vincentians in Partnership the Vincentian Family in Great Britain hosted three sessions by Vincentian Leader, Sr. Caroljean Willie, Sister of Charity of Cincinnati. These presented an important opportunity to hear about and discuss Pope Francis' Encyclical 'Laudato...