by Famvin Media Resources | Oct 22, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
An interesting e-book called “Vincent de Paul and Liberation” is available for download.
by Javier F. Chento | Oct 22, 2017 | Formation, News, Other Branch News
A new biography of Fr. Judge, “Every Catholic An Apostle” by William L. Portier, is available from mid-October, in English, and a Spanish translation is being prepared to be available in the Spring of 2018. Born in Boston of immigrant parents, Thomas A....
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Oct 21, 2017 | Formation, News, Poverty: Analysis and Responses
A Focus on the Common Good. Homelessness and the Need for Systemic Change. That was the name of the conference sponsored by the Vincentian Center for Church and Society at St. John’s University this morning. The event is the biennial Vincentian Chair for Social...
by John Freund, CM | Oct 21, 2017 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
Vincent truly believed in partnership in the church and that is why he listened, learned and trusted the instincts and wisdom of Louise. Together they imagined and gave birth to a movement that has inspired us all.
by Javier F. Chento | Oct 21, 2017 | News, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Marian Youth
We invite you to reflect upon the witness of Aida Baladi, president of the Vincentian Marian Youth of Syria, during the audience with Pope Francis, at the recent Vincentian Family Symposium in Rome, on October 14th. In the name of the Father, the Son and the...
by Javier F. Chento | Oct 20, 2017 | News, Vincentian Family
During the audience with His Holiness, Pope Francis, on the 14th of October, the members of the Vincentian Family from all parts of the world were present at the launching of an initiative to combat homelessness. Mark McGreevy, Executive Director “Depaul...
by Famvin Media Resources | Oct 20, 2017 | Daughters of Charity, Formation, Sisters of Charity
A brief overview of the Sisters of Charity Federation on their anniversary reveals quite vividly that the charism embraces today’s challenges in many ways.
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Oct 20, 2017 | News, Sisters of Charity
Poverty, hunger and other forms of violence cause many migrants and refugees to flee their homelands and seek a better life elsewhere. Sadly, not all immigrants and refugees of today find a welcome on our shores. Many families suffer separation, worker exploitation...
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Oct 19, 2017 | Formation, Justice and Peace, Reflections
Student newspapers are one of the places you’re likely to meet Vincentians. Today I met Ferrah Staley, who penned the following article for the Niagara “Wire.” Ferrah is like Frederic Ozanam. She wrote, responding to this: by Ferrah Staley and...
by Ana Davila | Oct 19, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
When I reflect on my first few weeks with my community and the St. Vincent de Paul society, I cannot help but listen and relate to the hymn, “The Summons”. Each line in this song is a question which seems to directly hit the points I am feeling in this phase of my...