University Happenings: @StJohnsUniv
The Congregation of the Mission sponsors four universities in the world. St. John’s in New York City celebrate’s Vincent de Paul. Regular .famvin feature columnist, Patrick Griffin, C.M., reflects on what “might” have been the feeling in Paris...
University Happenings: @AdamsonUni
The Congregation of the Mission sponsors four universities throughout the world. Adamson, in the Philippines, celebrates Vincent with a special award! As part of the celebration of its 85 years of existence as a university, Adamson once again held the Saint Vincent de...
Global Leaders Gather in New York for the 72nd UN General Assembly
Heads of States and Ministers from all the Member States of the United Nations gathered from September 18, 2017 to participate in the annual debate on the theme: “Focusing on People – Striving for Peace and a Decent Life for All on a Sustainable Planet.” The leaders...
Living in a Time of Extremes
To us who live in a time when extremes on the left and right of the spectrum seem glaring, St. Paul comes with this counsel for keeping on course. “Do not conform yourselves to this age. But be transformed by the renewal of your mind.” To paraphrase him, “There are...
A Letter from Pope Francis to the Whole Vincentian Family, at the Feast of St. Vincent de Paul!
Pope Francis offers us a few words on the main feast of the whole Vincentian Family! On the occasion of the commemoration of Saint Vincent de Paul, Pope Francis has written a beautiful reflection to all of us who live the Vincentian charism, which we reproduce below:...
Systemic change – encountering homeless people
A Denver-based Catholic outreach program hopes to positively impact homeless people – not just with food or shelter, but with FRIENDSHIP! A systemic change that changes us and would change society.
University Happenings: Niagara University @NiagaraUniv
The Congregation of the Mission sponsors four universities throughout the world. The first Vincentian university established in the United States — Niagara University — has scheduled a full slate of events to celebrate the 400th anniversary of the...
Petty and Narrow Self-Interests
Jesus dies for us sinners. That is how the God of unfathomable goodness proves his love for us as petty and stingy as we are. Our petty desires for gain, power and security hinder the revelation of truth. And not knowing the truth leads to people’s...
News from Mexico: the Aftermath
In recent days Mexico has confronted the power of nature and we have witnessed this tragedy unfold and we have also experienced the solidarity of the people of Mexico. Father José de Jesús Plascencia Casillas, CM, Visitor of the Province of Mexico, has sent us the...
