A recent article by Sharon Abercrombie in the NCR describes Sr. Paula Gonzalez, Sister of Charity of Cincinnati, as a...
Environment
Laudato Si’ invoked by CM Bishop
Bishop Benjamin Romarosa, C.M., of Madagascar speaks of caring for our common home and Laudato Si' in a strongly...
World Day of Prayer for Creation – Vincentian prayer service
Thanks to Fr. Terrence J. Moran, Office of Peace, Justice and Ecological Integrity, Sisters of Charity of Saint...
The Pope’s “take-aways” in his 61 one-line tweets
The Pope’s “take-aways” in his 61 one-line tweets. No matter where one stands the Pope’s encyclical “Laudato Si” generated lots of attention even before its release.
Praise Be || Laudato Si
The long awaited papal encyclical on the interaction of humans and their environment was released today. It's prompting reflection and commentary everywhere. "This sister now cries out to us because of the harm we have inflicted on her by our irresponsible use and...
2 good 2 Toss – Vincentian recycling effort
“2 Good 2 Toss” An idea that could be adapted by other Vincentian Family institutions.
Insights into role of religious NGOs at the UN
Sr. Michele Morek provides insights into role of religious NGOs at the UN for understanding the importance of our witness at the UN. Many will be surprised at how well represented the Vincentian Family is at the UN
Plastic waste becomes currency in developing countries
Plastic waste becomes currency in developing countries – re-visioning waste.
Global Catholic Climate Movement Fast
Global Catholic Climate Movement Fast
God and Francis on the environment
Sometime FamVin contributor Susan Stabile offered this reflection on her blog under the title God, Francis and the environment.
How long does your trash live?
The Sisters of Charity have posted an interactive graphic containing images of what we throw away. It depends.
Pope’s encyclical to be on the environment
The Vatican, through the pope's press spokesman, announced that Pope Francis is working on his first encyclical, dealing with the environment. Not surprising that he chose this topic since it is a theme he has often broached. On March 16, 2013, Francis stated he chose...
