Bro. René Stockman offers here a short summary of chapter 1 of the Encyclical Letter “Fratelli Tutti,” followed by a more personal reflection.
Brothers of Charity
Christmas Letter 2019 of Brother René Stockman, Superior General of the Brothers of Charity
On the occasion of Christmas and New Year, Brother René Stockman has written his annual Christmas Letter.
Interview with Bro. René Stockman, Superior General of the Brothers of Charity
The .famvin Press Office interviews Bro. René Stockman, Superior General of the Brothers of Charity.
Brothers of Charity awarded 65,000 €
On September 18, the psychiatric centre of the Brothers of Charity in Bukavu received the triannual Caritas International – Deckers Award because of the remarkable pioneering work in mental health care in Congo’s war-torn South Kivu Province. The psychiatric centre,...
Brothers of Charity – World roundup
Teaching how to fish at Aqua Lodge Fracarita Tanzania and the Burundian NGO AHD started the preparation of an innovative project in Kigoma. Vulnerable local youth will receive a vocational training in order to increase their self reliance: “better to teach them how to...
Ventures with special needs – Brs. of Charity
The Brothers of Charity founded by the Belgian St. Vincent specialize in caring for those with special needs. Here is a report on their recent activities world-wide. Canadians with special needs conquer Mt. Kilimanjaro Distribution of relief goods started in Pakistan...
Vincentian Care, Veterans, Traumatic Stress
Drawing their inspiration from their founder, the "Belgian St. Vincent" and their long tradition of working in situations involving psychiatric disorders, the Brothers of Charity carry on Vincent's mission of carry for the casualties of war. "In support of all...
Belgium praises Brothers of Charity
Brother René Stockman, General Superior of the Brothers of Charity and president of Fracarita International was presented with the Order of Leopold, a State award of the Kingdom of Belgium, at the Belgian Embassy in Vatican City on January 29th. The Brothers or...
Insights into the Brothers of Charity today
The Brothers of Charity, founded by the Belgian Vincent dePaul, recently completed their General Chapter. The recent publication, Deus est Caritas, offers valuable insights into how they live out the charism in the context of people living with mental health...
Vincentian Family – World Mental Health Day Oct. 10
A question for you? Can you identify a branch of the Vincentian Family whose primary mission is mental health and specializes in care for the mentally ill? The Brothers or Charity were founded by one who is called the "Belgian St. Vincent dePaul" and who chose Vincent...
Vincentian Family represented at International conference on inclusion
From March 16th-20th, Fracarita International, founded by the "Belgian St. Vincent", participated in an international conference on inclusive development of persons with disabilities in New Delhi,India. Bro. Jos Mathijssen, coordinator of Fracarita International,...