(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
Vincentian Family
Prayer Meeting of the Worldwide Vincentian Family: July 12
On July 12, hundreds of members of the Vincentian Family from all over the world joined together in prayer, through...
An Unrecognized Challenge For the Vincentian Family
COVID 19 is by no means the only pandemic we face. We need to work together… That requires a culture of collaboration.
Encourage World Leaders to Sign Climate Change Agreement
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
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
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.
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
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...
Lenten Letter to the Family: Resources
We are happy to present the Lenten Letter to the Vincentian Family in Slideshare (presentation) format. We hope you will enjoy using it for reflection throughout the Lenten Season. In some ways it will allow you almost literally to walk alongside him and the thoughts...
The Vincentian Family Collaboration at the United Nations and Genève
Collaboration at the United Nations by the Vincentian Family has been long in the making. Over the past 20 years, there has been a meaningful transformation in the way we understand our Charism. During this period, two core elements have become integral in our...
Croatian Vincentian Family meets in Luzinca
Croatian Vincentian Family meets in Luzinca The central event in the Year of Collaboration for Vincentian Family in Croatia was the meeting held on 16th January 2016 in Spritual-Educational Center Mary's Court Lužnica (Zaprešić). Joining the members of the six...
Lenten letter – stories of fasting and prayer
In Father Gregory Gay's last Lenten Letter as Superior General he uses stories to help us reflect on Lent as a time of fasting and prayer. For both themes he tells a story from his personal journey, a Jesus story and invites us to write a new story, our story. Lent:...
