Given the profound questions Pope Francis is raising about our society it might be very instructive to take a few...
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The Eucharist in Vincentian Tradition
by John Freund, CM | April 2, 2015 | Spirituality and Spiritual Practice, Vincentian Family | 0 Comments
“The Eucharist in the Vincentian Tradition – Love is Creative unto Infinity”
AIC – Founded by St. Vincent and flourishing today
by John Freund, CM | March 27, 2015 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, Vincentian Family | 0 Comments
A rich 400 year history summarized in key dates… How many of these dates can you identify?
A new face for FamVin! Fr. Aidan Rooney
by John Freund, CM | March 25, 2015 | News | 2 Comments
Father Aidan Rooney, CM has been asked by the Superior General of the Congregation of the Mission to further develop and implement the approved strategic plan and to succeed me as the coordinator of the FamVin Project.
Superior General – more details on Vincentian Year of Collaboration
by Vincentian Family Office | March 21, 2015 | News, Vincentian Family, Year of Vincentian Collaboration | 0 Comments
Serve: Germantown Systemic Change Initiative
by Vincentian Family Office | Jun 29, 2015 | Formation, Vincentian Family, Year of Vincentian Collaboration
The Germantown Systemic Change Initiative (GSCI) is a project aimed at improving the lives of the vulnerable citizens...
Praise Be || Laudato Si
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jun 18, 2015 | Formation, News
The long awaited papal encyclical on the interaction of humans and their environment was released today. It's...
“The Boldness of Charity” – Daughters of Charity reflect
by John Freund, CM | Jun 24, 2014 | Daughters of Charity, Formation, Vincentian Family
Theme for Daughters of Charity Provincial Assemblies throughout the world in 2014.
Sacred Heart – Spirituality of Vincent and Louise
by John Freund, CM | Jun 20, 2014 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
“For Vincent, the heart of Jesus was the source of missionary zeal. For Louise, it was the font of a burning charity that was both affective and effective.”
Vincentian Reentry Organizing Project
by John Freund, CM | Jun 15, 2014 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Systemic change
The Vincentian Reentry Organizing Project anticipated Pope Francis' recent call for a "System of Justice That Fully Rehabilitates Wrongdoers" Mass Incarceration is breaking families apart, ruining communities, and leaving us unsafe. We are organizing ourselves,...
Happy! Daughters of Charity
by Beth | Jun 14, 2014 | Daughters of Charity, Featured Videos
Happy? This video certainly brought a smile to my face, and joy in my heart. Happy? That's what you are when you are following your calling -- when you are living your vocation. Want to know more about why they smile and dance? Visit the Daughters of Charity Vocation...
SVDP leadership at a glance!
by John Freund, CM | Jun 12, 2014 | Vincentian Family
The International Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVDP) leadership is holding its annual meeting in Lisbon, Portugal. SVdPUSA National President Sheila Gilbert and CEO Dave Barringer are attending to represent the U.S. Society. The meeting offers an opportunity to...
Pope literally breaking ground for peace
by John Freund, CM | Jun 8, 2014 | Justice and Peace
Who could have imagined such a picture of the Pope literally breaking ground for peace?
Pentecost in Paris – Vincentian Family
by John Freund, CM | Jun 8, 2014 | Vincentian Family
Pentecost in Paris – The Vincentian Family Collaborative Action Program (VFCAP) 2014 first day
From the Archives – Louise’s Pentecost writings
by John Freund, CM | Jun 5, 2014 | Daughters of Charity, Vincentian Family
Louise’s first letter to Vincent references Pentecost
Lessons from “Call the Midwife”
by John Freund, CM | Jun 1, 2014 | Vincentian Family
The real story of the "sisters" of "Call the Midwife" ... and how it echoes the life and works of the founders of the various branches of the Vincentian Family "The police were everywhere and never walked the streets alone yet the midwives could travel through the...