![Advent Letter 2021 of Bro. René Stockman, Superior General of the Brothers of Charity](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2021/12/stoclman-adviento-EN-1080x630.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Advent Letter 2021 of Bro. René Stockman, Superior General of the Brothers of Charity
Bro. René Stockman has written an Advent Letter to his Brothers, Associate Members and Collaborators in the Apostolate:
![A Vincentian Minute: Thoughts on Blessed Frederic Ozanam, Part 2](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2021/12/rooney-ozanam-video-2-featured-1080x630.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
A Vincentian Minute: Thoughts on Blessed Frederic Ozanam, Part 2
Fr. Aidan Rooney, C.M. presents the second episode of his video series on Blessed Frederic Ozanam, one of the principal thinkers of the Vincentian Way.
![Leavenworth Catholic School Celebrates Mother Xavier Ross](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2021/11/Xavier-Elementary-School-FI-1080x630.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Leavenworth Catholic School Celebrates Mother Xavier Ross
Each year, staff and students at Xavier Catholic School, Preschool-8th Grade in Leavenworth, Kan., celebrate an entire week dedicated to Mother Xavier Ross.
![Advent 2021 – Waiting In Hope](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2021/12/advent-1080x630.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Advent 2021 – Waiting In Hope
Then Mary said, “Here am I, the servant of the Lord; let it be with me according to your word.” Then the angel departed from her.
![The Pope Video • Catechists](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2017/02/pope-video-2-facebook.png?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
The Pope Video • Catechists
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: Catechists.
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Depaul Ireland
Learn about Depaul Ireland in this video produced by Vincentian Family Ireland.
![I Predict the Synod will…](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2021/12/synod-descent-of-holy-spirit-featured-1080x630.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
I Predict the Synod will…
The Church has begun a three-year process focused on not only truly listening to each other.
![A Canadian View: Inter-Generational Trauma, Poverty & Racism, Part Two](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2018/02/a-canadian-view-jim-paddon-featured-1080x675.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
A Canadian View: Inter-Generational Trauma, Poverty & Racism, Part Two
I would like to examine the relationship between trauma, poverty and (systemic) racism over my next three articles. Part Two discusses poverty.
![Our Charism and The Common Good](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2016/02/vincentian-family-UN-facebook-1080x630.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Our Charism and The Common Good
I recently participated in a panel discussion, part of a Business Ethics Conference sponsored by DePaul University, on religious charisms and the Common Good, with Dominican & Jesuit colleagues.
![Intertwining Worlds (John 18: 33-37)](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2016/02/mckenna-tom-reflections-featured-facebook-1.png?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Intertwining Worlds (John 18: 33-37)
More than most any other, the feast of Christ the King immerses us in this swirling dilemma of negotiating worlds.