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.
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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.
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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
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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.
A Vincentian View: Lessons Learned
by Pat Griffin, CM | Apr 29, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
The situation caused by the coronavirus has provided a certain level of instruction for many of us.
Fifth Formation Session for the Vincentian Family (Paris) has been Cancelled
by Javier F. Chento | Apr 28, 2020 | News
Because of the situation caused by the coronavirus pandemic, we are obliged to cancel the V Vincentian Family Formation Session that was scheduled for the month of August 2020.
Vincentian Prayer Images: Carrying Firewood To a Widow of Cholera Epidemic
by John Freund, CM | Apr 28, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
What can I do as an individual to help others cope with their fears and losses?
Letter from Most Reverend Vicente Bokalic, CM, Bishop of Santiago del Estero, Argentina
by Vicente Bokalic, CM | Apr 27, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
We share a letter that Most Reverend Vicente Bokalic, CM, Bishop of Santiago del Espero (Argentina) wrote to Tomaž Mavrič.
“I Was Hungry and you Gave me Food” (Matthew 25:35)
by Sandra Emilce Vivas Ramírez, DC | Apr 27, 2020 | Daughters of Charity, News
I want to share with you the mission that the Daughters of Charity have undertaken in the Province of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal (Bogotá-Venezuela) during this worldwide pandemic/quarantine.
Vatican Releases Free Online Prayer Book Amid Pandemic
by .famvin | Apr 27, 2020 | News
The Vatican has released a free online prayer book to help Catholics seeking divine assistance amid the coronavirus crisis.