by John Freund, CM | Jan 5, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
“Be Happy” is the theme of this week’s reflection by Father Patrick Griffin in his series Considering Consecrated Life Although we have moved on culturally, liturgically we remain in the Christmas Season. In these next days, rarely will you or I wish...
by Lynn L'Heureux | Jan 4, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
Christmas is Love – Christmas is Family – Christmas is Sharing – Christmas is Transformation Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast – Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2016 Dear Vincentian Family on our 12th day of Christmas, remember the 12 articles of the Apostle’s...
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jan 4, 2016 | Announcements, News
One of the outcomes of the Vincentian Family Gathering in Denver, Colorado (USA) in 2015 was the desire to know about possible ministry openings within the Vincentian Family. As we try to move that project forward, we’ll be posting any opportunities that come our way....
by Vincentian Family Office | Jan 4, 2016 | Formation, Year of Vincentian Collaboration
They were founded 1842 by Bishop John Ham (1781-1804) in Satu-Mare (Szatmar, then Austria-Hungary, now Romania) for diverse apostolic and charitable services because of his concern for the poor, the sick, the neglected, and the education of youth. He sent some...
by John Freund, CM | Jan 3, 2016 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
This month, Pope Francis declared the Jubilee Year of Mercy commencing on December 8, and in a few short days, January marks Poverty Awareness Month as sponsored by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB). As Vincentians, focused on ways to minimize and...
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jan 3, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
Serving is a big part of what it means to be a Vincentian, wherever you are. To put yourself on the side of God’s poorest, and to reflect on that experience is what has helped us understand our charism throughout the centuries. Anyone can serve, but to peer more...
by Vincentian Family Office | Jan 3, 2016 | Announcements, News, Vincentian Family
Philadelphia, PA – The newly established Vincentian Family Office in Philadelphia, Pa., USA, announces that international Vincentian Family leaders will meet in Rome during January 2016: The annual meeting of the Vincentian Family Executive Committee (VFEC),...
by John Freund, CM | Jan 2, 2016 | Church, News
A Stranger and You Welcomed Me – National Migration Week, January 3-9, 2016 In the Gospel of Matthew (25:35) Jesus tells his disciples, “I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you...
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jan 2, 2016 | Announcements, News
It’s time for New Year’s resolutions, and .famvin wants you to talk to us! So make your resolutions this year: I will comment on every article I read. I will use the “send us news” link to share news, events, photos, videos, formation materials...
by John Freund, CM | Jan 1, 2016 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
Have you made any New Year’s resolutions for 2016? If not, there’s still time, and Pope Francis has some ideas for you. These are the ten things that he called upon Vatican employees to do: 1. “Take care of your spiritual life, your relationship with God,...
