The Vincentian Family as a Movement
Visitors to the Vincentian Family website are obviously familiar with the concept of the Vincentian Family. But how many of us think of the Vincentian Family as a Movement?
Vincent is at Home
In August 2018, Depaul USA opened its first 13 Houses project in Little Rock and welcomed Vincent to his new home. Now, nine months later, we were curious to learn more about him and see how he was doing. For Vincent, it’s been a long way to get where he is now; a...
A Global Solidarity Network
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul in the world is coordinated and lives in union of mission and objectives through the International General Council (CGI).
The Largest Statue of the Miraculous Virgin Worldwide is in Brazil
The statue of Our Lady of Grace dedicated last April is about 82 feet high, weighs half a ton and is the work of a local sculptor with support from the local community.
New National Council of the Vincentian Family in Ecuador
The current National Council of the Vincentian Family in Ecuador (FAVIE) extends an affectionate greeting to each one of you.
May 23: St. Jeanne-Antide Thouret
The life of St. Jeanne-Antide Thouret is an adventure marked by a passion: the service of the poor, the “suffering members of Jesus Christ,” and by an event: the French Revolution.
What if the 13 Houses Campaign Was Not Only About “13 Houses”?
An update on the first six months of the “13 Houses” Campaign, which stands as a metaphor for all those actions that aim to provide persons who are homeless with safety, community, warmth, hope, and a future.
May 17, 1658: St. Vincent Gives Rules to the Congregation of the Mission
The Common Rules and the Constitutions of the Congregation of the Mission were printed in 1658 and Vincent distributed copies to the missionaries at an emotional ceremony on the 17th of May.
Keeping Things That Spark Joy
“Keep things that spark joy and get rid of the rest” is the mantra of people seeking to declutter their lives. What sparked joy in St. Vincent and St. Louise?
Why Be a Daughter of Charity in the 21st Century?
Greetings. My name is Dolores. I have been asked to share with all of you in a few words why I am a Daughter of Charity of Saint Vincent de Paul. So I begin by explaining why I follow “this man who gave his life for you and for me.” Any option today, given...
