Fr. Flavio from the Vincentian Family Office Visits Kenya
On February 13, 2018, Fr. Flavio Pereira, CM and Bro. Sylvester Asabotale Ojubiaja, Esq. left Nigeria in the early morning for Kenya. They were greeted by the warm embrace of the Brothers of CMM. Bro. Leo and Bro. Dennish who received them at the airport, provided...
Combining Pragmatism with Idealism
In this video posted by the Hay Leadership Project Depaul University, Susanne Dumbleton, Ph.D. offers some ways of teaching/learning that could be helpful to the various branches of the Family who wish to attract and work with younger Vincentians.
Louise de Marillac: A Saint for Everyone
On May 9 we will celebrate the feast day of Saint Louise de Marillac. Learn more in this video by the Daughters of Charity International.
Community First!
So what does this mean for us in our daily lives? Where can we have compassion outside of our circles in order to build community? Are we really in tune with the needs of our community members?
The Vincentians in Tarahumara (Mexico)
Why are we in Tarahumara? Motivated by our motto: “I was sent to evangelize the poor,” the Vincentian missionaries responded to the call of the Bishop to collaborate in the Parish of Chinatú, Chih. We arrived at the Diocese on August 17, 1996. Since then...
Mass Movement or Small Groups?
There is significant human development to be done before we try to build large movements. He suggests that there are five reasons to postpone this development and focus on small groups.
Feast Day of St. Gianna Beretta Molla
St. Gianna Beretta Molla (1922-1962) is considered to be part of the Vincentian Family because in her younger years she served as a member of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul.
Submission Deadline for “Finding Vince 400” Works Extended
As reported on the official website of the Film Festival and Contest “Finding Vince 400,” the deadline for submission of the “Seeds of Hope” and “Shorts or Feature Films” contests has been extended until August 31, 2018. Until May...
A Canadian View: Engage – Encourage – Enable
In my previous article I mentioned the fact that the Society in Canada, and perhaps other countries, has seen the home visit become more of a delivery service, with little time spent on visiting our neighbours in need. In addition, we have some conferences that no...
