Calendar
Vincentian Feast Days and Branch foundation dates
Saints Book
EBook on Vincentian Saints
Vincentian Family Office 10th Anniversary Appeal
The Vincentian Family is celebrating the Ten-Year Anniversary of the creation of The Vincentian Family Office.
SCN Volunteers Build New Home for Belize Woman Who Lost Everything
After losing her home to a devastating fire, Emelina Molina found strength in faith and family, with her brother encouraging her to start anew. A team of volunteers from the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, in collaboration with Hand in Hand Ministries, built her a new home, turning their labor into a testament of faith, resilience, and community support.
Restoring Dignity and Hope Through Housing in Brazil
The 13 Houses Project for the Jubilee in Brazil, led by the Daughters of Charity and Vincentian collaborators, has provided housing to vulnerable families, restoring their dignity and stability. Despite financial and logistical challenges, the commitment of the community and the project’s positive social impact have driven its expansion, offering hope and transformation to those facing homelessness.
Forever Shepherding (John 10: 27-30)
The Lord Jesus has his favorite images. Toward the top of the list is the one of shepherd and sheep – not just any shepherd, but the one who is the Good Shepherd.
Were You Unprepared Even Though You Knew Something Was Coming?
Let’s explore how prepared the followers of Christ were to face his leaving them and ascending to heaven.
Contemplation: A Union Made Perfect
Visiting the poor in pairs, following Christ’s advice, fosters mutual support, charity, and deeper understanding. This practice builds true Christian friendship, uniting Vincentians in spirit and service to the neighbor.
Mantle of Prophecy and Mission
Jesus is the Father’s Sent One to preach the Good News to the poor. To see him by the light of faith go up to heaven is to take up the mantle of prophecy and mission he has left us. As Elijah goes up to heaven, his mantle falls from him. And Elisha picks it up. He...
Places of Frederic Ozanam 20 – Église Saint-Sulpice
The Church of Saint-Sulpice was a familiar place in the life of Ozanam, for various reasons.
Do you have news to share?
Do you have news to contribute? Send it to us here or
Features
Special: Conflict in Ukraine
Plea for help for International Association of Charity (AIC) in the Ukraine
We are all shaken by the war that has just broken out in Ukraine. The news we are hearing since last Thursday fill us with great concern for the whole population, whose lives have suddenly been disrupted. We are in contact with Yana Krutsey, the AIC Ukraine President,...
Vincentian Family Prayer For Peace in Ukraine
United with Pope Francis and with men and women of good will throughout the world, we, as a Vincentian Family, lift our minds and hearts in prayer for peace in Ukraine.
Ukraine – St. Vincent, a Ukrainian Rabbi, and an Orthodox Christian
I have written before of St. Vincent’s way of reading the bible by picturing himself in the scene he was reading about
Vincentian Family of Portugal United In Prayer for Peace in Ukraine
The Vincentian Family of Portugal met online on the 27th of February to pray the rosary for peace. The initiative, organized by the Seminary of the Congregation of the Mission (Vincentian Fathers and Brothers), brought together men and women from all the branches of...
Ukraine: the Society of St. Vincent de Paul and the Vincentian Family Standing Together for Peace
On February 24th, the Vincentian Family published a Statement on the current situation which is sadly unfolding in Eastern Europe.
Support the Work of .famvin
Help us to continue to offer news and resources on the web. in the US, we are a 501(c)(3) organization and therefore your donation qualifies as a charitable donation. Offer financial assistance by donating now! To donate by mail or other means, contact us below.
