by John Freund, CM | Apr 29, 2017 | Formation
“The virtues described above in seventeenth and twentieth century forms are, to use St. Vincent ‘s phrase, the characteristic virtues of his followers. They are the signs by which his followers are meant to be recognized.”
by Elizabeth Astridge | Apr 29, 2017 | Daughters of Charity, News
Ian Dunn from the Scottish Catholic Observer writes: Margo Uprichard runs The Space in Govanhill, a Daughters of Charity program that works with the Roma Community in Glasgow. Earlier this month she addressed a special conference at the Vatican about her work. The...
by Benito Martínez, C.M. | Apr 28, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
“It is not enough to have a mind enlightened by the consciousness of our faults. Our wills must also be moved to correct them. In the first case we purify our conscience, while in the second we embellish and adorn it for the reception of our Jesus.” (A...
by Famvin Media Resources | Apr 28, 2017 | Formation
It was during medical school that Gianna became an active member of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul.
by Kathleen Prager | Apr 28, 2017 | News
St. John’s Prep Junior Ladies of Charity sponsored a two-day Tree Care Project. Fifty-five St.John’s Prep students joined alumna Nancy Perez ’86 and the NYC Parks Department in caring for trees in their Astoria community. After attending a talk and...
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Apr 27, 2017 | News, Reflections
Dr. Paul Vermette, a professor of education at Niagara University, received Leadership Niagara’s Lifetime Achievement Award during the organization’s annual awards luncheon, held today at the Conference Center Niagara Falls. A professional educator since 1971, Dr....
by Elizabeth Astridge | Apr 27, 2017 | Formation, News
Riverdale, N.Y. –This summer, Owen Smith ’18 and Damarcus Williams ’18 will bring their passion for service to Ethiopia, fighting poverty by fostering lasting, systemic change. Mr. Smith said he was drawn to Vincentian Lay Missionaries (VLM) because of its strong...
by Ed Keane | Apr 27, 2017 | News, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
We Wish All Members of The Vincentian Family a Holy and Blessed Easter Season Sunday, April 23, 2017, marked the 204th Birthday of Blessed Frederic Ozanam, it’s also the anniversary of the First meeting of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul in Paris in 1833. Sunday...
by Tom McKenna, CM | Apr 26, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
Letting Truth Appear (John 8:31-42) It’s not often I get stunned by the cover of a magazine, but the one on Time in late March accomplished that. In dark letters set against a darker background was the question, “Is Truth Dead?” The phrase caught a feeling I only half...
by John Freund, CM | Apr 26, 2017 | Formation, Systemic change
Fr. Dennis Holtschneider maintains the answer is not informational charism programs but empowerment of the laity.
