by Elizabeth Astridge | Feb 3, 2018 | News
On January 26, a tabletop model of the parish church in Folleville, France was unveiled at the John T. Richardson Library on DePaul’s Lincoln Park Campus. The church model, which was created using traditional craftsmanship and 3-D printing, was a way for DePaul to...
by John Freund, CM | Feb 3, 2018 | Formation, Reflections, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice, Vincentian Family
Ultimately our mission as followers of Christ the Evangelizer of the poor is to help our brothers and sisters across the finish line of awareness that we are brothers and sisters because we are sons and daughters of God.
by Elizabeth Astridge | Feb 3, 2018 | Church, Formation, Reflections
This month, the Pope asks us to pray that those who have material, political or spiritual power may resist any lure of corruption. Pope Francis – February 2018 His intention: What is at the root of slavery, unemployment, and disregard for nature and goods held...
by Javier F. Chento | Feb 2, 2018 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
We are very much pleased to present to you the Annual Circular Letter of Bro. Renato Lima de Oliveira, the 16th President General of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul. The publication of the Circular Letter is a tradition in the SSVP, which allows the President...
by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 2, 2018 | Formation
[Her] kaleidoscope of apostolic works, which brought so much spiritual and material benefit to many, is an example of the great things God can do in those who are entirely dedicated to Him.
by Thiago Tibúrcio | Feb 2, 2018 | News, Vincentian Family
The International Meeting of the Vincentian Youth (IMVY), January 18-21, 2019, will be held in the city of San Carlos, located about two hours by land from Panama City. The information was confirmed by members of the organizing committee of the event. The event brings...
by Joyana Dvorak | Feb 1, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
IT ALL STARTED WITH GRAPES… Little did my parents know what they were doing when they chose not to feed me grapes as a child. Now mind you, I was not too thrilled when we didn’t buy grapes. I quite enjoyed whenever I was at a friend’s house and they had grapes to eat....
by Javier F. Chento | Feb 1, 2018 | Formation
The following infographic presents in visual form the key points of the Superior General’s recent letter “On the Threshold of the Fifth Century of the Vincentian Charism.” The letter marks the closing of the 400th anniversary of the birth of the Vincentian...
by Mary Ann Dantuono | Feb 1, 2018 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Vincentian Homeless Alliance calls upon the nations of the world to end unsheltered homelessness at UN Commission on Social Development “One of the most powerful images of global poverty is homeless people living on the streets of our major towns and cities” stated...
by Tom McKenna, CM | Jan 31, 2018 | Formation, Reflections
Circles of Repentance (Jonah 3; Mk 1:14-15) At the beginning of Mark’s gospel, Jesus issues a no-holds-barred directive: “Repent, and believe in the Gospel!” It’s worthwhile noting that his command does not mean asking forgiveness for this or that sin. More...