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.
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“Facing the Coronavirus” Presentation from the Vincentian Confraternity of Psychologists
by Famvin Media Resources | April 29, 2022 | Formation, 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 Sr. Beatrix Han, SC | 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”
Lessons Learned During the Pandemic, 20: Love Triumphs and Transforms People
by Juan Carlos López López | 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 A married couple | Nov 4, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
We have learned two very important lessons from this catastrophe that has effected humankind…
Today’s World Day Against Human Trafficking Focuses On First Responders
by Margaret O'Dwyer | Jul 30, 2020 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
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 | Jul 29, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
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.
Helping During the Time of the Pandemic: Making Masks and Medical Clothing (Panama)
by Vincentian Family Office | Jul 27, 2020 | News
As a result of the pandemic and aware of the shortage of masks, the idea of making cloth masks was born.
Ladies of Charity of Knoxville: Keeping the needy fed during the pandemic
by .famvin | Jul 25, 2020 | News
The emergency assistance program of the Ladies of Charity of Knoxville was featured in an article on the East Tennessee Catholic website.
Lessons Learned During the Pandemic, #4: Leadership is Important!
by A young lay Vincentian from the United States | Jul 22, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
It’s good to take a step back and look at leadership during these times. How did our leaders respond?
AIC-Argentina Tackles the COVID-19 Pandemic
by Javier F. Chento | Jul 21, 2020 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, News
The AIC volunteers in Bahía Blanca, Argentina are offering a range of services to disadvantaged people in their local community during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ghana’s Street Persons Targeted by Daughters of Charity for Pandemic Education
by Javier F. Chento | Jul 19, 2020 | News
The Daughters of Charity in Ghana believe it is paramount to protect the population of persons living on the street, mainly women and children, who struggle in congested conditions.
Lessons Learned During the Pandemic, #3: The Importance of Friends
by Benito Martínez, C.M. | Jul 15, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
I pray and ask the Almighty Father to help so many homeless poor people and to help people who are living in inadequate housing conditions … to help all these people find friends who welcome them and strengthen them.
“Normal”? Can Mice Teach Us Something?
by John Freund, CM | Jul 15, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
“Who moved my Cheese” is a parable that describes how people face change. It’s about 4 characters running around in a maze trying to locate their “cheese” or what is important to them.