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“Facing the Coronavirus” Presentation from the Vincentian Confraternity of Psychologists

by Famvin Media Resources | April 29, 2022 | Formation, Media, Vincentian Family | 0 Comments

This presentation was created by the Vincentian Confraternity of Psychologists to share some advice to help those who help others to feel better, less anxious, and less worried about the pandemic.

Vincent Helps: An Icon of Quick Response

by Famvin Media Resources | March 6, 2022 | Congregation of the Mission, News | 0 Comments

Based on a zoom interview with Fr. Geowen Porcincula CM, former team leader of Vincent Helps at its institution and present Vincentian Foundation Assistant Executive Director.

This Priest Died of COVID-19. His Congregants Got Vaccinated in his Honor

by Vincentian Family Office | November 7, 2021 | News | 1 Comment

The member of the Missionary Servants of the Most Holy Trinity arrived in 2018 to serve at the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Guadalupe and immediately endeared himself to locals.

‘New Wine in new Wineskins’: Religious Life in the Post-Coronavirus Era

by Javier F. Chento | March 22, 2021 | News | 0 Comments

Being paralyzed by the pandemic, the world had to admit some uncomfortable truths: “Everyone on the planet is connected” — “When you are ill, so am I”

Young Adult Vincentians’ Lenten Reflection (video)

by Famvin Media Resources | Mar 21, 2021 | Formation, Media

Virtual programs offered by the St. Vincent de Paul Young Adult Center in Philadelphia have enabled them to continue their mission during the pandemic.

The Importance of Spiritual Advisors in Times of Pandemic

by .famvin | Mar 20, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

Keeping the flame of the Vincentian charism burning has been a challenge during the pandemic.

A Compass for the “New Normal”

by Vincentian Family Office | Mar 15, 2021 | Formation, Reflections

More than a year after the beginning of painful experience of the Covid-19 Pandemic and with the certainty of being at the beginning of the end and with vaccination underway, the world begins to draw conclusions and imagine what the future might be like.

Lessons Learned During the Pandemic, 22: United Despite the Distance that Separates Us

by Javier F. Chento | Nov 25, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

We have been very close as a family despite the distance between our homes.

500 Households Assisted by the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in Haiti During the Pandemic

by Javier F. Chento | Nov 23, 2020 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul

Vincentians of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul step up to help the most vulnerable households, raising awareness among people to avoid the spread of the virus, especially in the fringe areas.

“Kéré”: Famine in the South of Madagascar

by Javier F. Chento | Nov 22, 2020 | Disasters and Responses, News

The people in this region have always suffered from food shortages, which have been dramatically exacerbated in recent years by climate change.

Sisters Bring Inclusive Education to Children With and Without Disabilities

by Vincentian Family Office | Nov 21, 2020 | News

Oko stresses the continuing need for more inclusive schools to be established for the development of children living with disabilities.

Lessons Learned During the Pandemic, 21: To Live with Calmness and to Engage in Respectful and Active Listening

by Javier F. Chento | Nov 18, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

This health crisis has tested me emotionally and I have discovered that placing my trust in God is a WONDERFUL OPTION … one that is worthwhile.

University Investigations: The Effects of COVID-19 on Global Homelessness

by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Nov 16, 2020 | Homelessness, News

Join students of the International Relations class in the Department of Political Science of Niagara University in a presentation and discussion of their research on the effects of COVID-19 on Global Homelessness.

Video: St. Vincent de Paul Society Celebrating 175 Years in the USA; Now Adapting to Challenges of COVID-19

by Famvin Media Resources | Nov 15, 2020 | Formation, Media, Society of St. Vincent de Paul

A video showing how the St. Vincent de Paul Society in Marin County, California has adapted to serve their neighbors in need despite the many challenges of COVID-19.

Lessons Learned During the Pandemic, 20: Love Triumphs and Transforms People

by Javier F. Chento | Nov 11, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

We have awakened and reinforced feelings of unity, prudence, commitment and love for others. We have also had feelings of sadness caused by the reports of so many infections and deaths.

Lessons Learned During the Pandemic, 19: In Solidarity with Those who Died During the Pandemic

by Javier F. Chento | Nov 4, 2020 | Formation, Reflections

We have learned two very important lessons from this catastrophe that has effected humankind…

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