coronavirus

Lessons Learned During the Pandemic, #6: Community prayer and celebrations during the time of confinement

by Félix Villafranca, C.M. | August 5, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

I live in a community of the Congregation of the Mission composed of older priests: four of us are over 70, another 80.

Work and a Dignified Life

by Javier F. Chento | August 3, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

The COVID-19 pandemic, which has afflicted the world, has led us to a greater appreciation of men and women who engage in various professions that are socially indispensable, although the individuals who carry them out are rarely worthily remunerated.

Today’s World Day Against Human Trafficking Focuses On First Responders

by Margaret O'Dwyer | July 30, 2020 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 0 Comments

First respondents are key in identifying victims of human trafficking.

Lessons Learned During the Pandemic, #5: If One Should Die During a Pandemic, it is a Lonely Death!

by A member of the Congregation of the Mission | July 29, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Today, more than ever, we need people who, following the example of Sister Marguerite Naseau, the first Daughter of Charity, are willing to serve the poor and the sick with the boldness and courage of this simple, country woman.

Lessons Learned During the Pandemic, #10: Young Men Walk Again

by Dee Mansi | Sep 2, 2020 | Formation, News, Reflections

Keeping in contact with friends and family has been key to being mentally well during this time of pandemic.

Reflection Group Meets in order to Analyze the Consequences of the Pandemic

by Vincentian Family Office | Sep 1, 2020 | News

The members of the Think Tank are collaborating in an effort to integrate common criteria so that our Vincentian branches are catalysts for the most urgent needs of the poor

The First Members of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul and the Pandemics

by Javier F. Chento | Aug 31, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul

Pandemics are nothing new in the history of humanity. They are unfortunately all too common: we have experienced several during the 21st century.

Help Homeless People While Socially Distancing?

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Apr 30, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections

What can I do in this time of social distancing? The highly committed and knowledgeable folks at Invisible People offer many ways you can contribute to the welfare of homeless people in your community— all while maintaining social distance. Here is what I learned from...

Indigenous Populations Threatened By COVID 19

by Margaret O'Dwyer | Apr 30, 2020 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.

As we consider populations most affected by COVID 19, Indigenous Peoples come to mind.

The International Vincentian Family Signed the Document Calling the World to Solidarity and Action to Protect the Homeless from Covid-19

by .famvin | Apr 29, 2020 | News, Vincentian Family

Among the one hundred signatures that call the world to solidarity and action to protect the homeless from the spread of COVID -19, we must mention the International Vincentian Family.