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Flying Geese, Fighter Pilots and Ministry
by John Freund, CM | July 7, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change | 2 Comments
The next time you watch a flock of geese, pause for a moment — think about what they can teach us about ministry in general and, especially, “long-haul” ministries of systemic change.
Seton Service and Leadership Program
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | March 8, 2018 | News, Sisters of Charity | 0 Comments
A Story of Organic Leadership
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | September 14, 2017 | Collaboration, Formation | 0 Comments
Vincentian leaders empower others
by John Freund, CM | August 30, 2017 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change | 0 Comments
Vincent was adept at helping his followers realize their potential. He empowered them by sharing his knowledge and resources, inspiring them through mission, and giving them opportunities to lead organizations he helped to create.

Seton Service and Leadership Program
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Mar 8, 2018 | News, Sisters of Charity
Want a Vincentian experience in college? Want it for your kids? Community? Belonging? Service? Advocacy? Faith? and in...
A Story of Organic Leadership
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Sep 14, 2017 | Collaboration, Formation
What do you see as the qualities of good leaders? Integrity and honesty - never compromise these. They have a passion...

Vincentian leaders empower others
by John Freund, CM | Aug 30, 2017 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
Vincent was adept at helping his followers realize their potential. He empowered them by sharing his knowledge and resources, inspiring them through mission, and giving them opportunities to lead organizations he helped to create.
All our Work Consists in Action
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Aug 24, 2017 | Formation, Reflections
St. Vincent was fond of the classic adage, "Totum opus nostrum in operatione consistit." "All of our work consists in action." Or, again, "All our works end up in action." or, more loosely, "Action is our entire task." This applies to everyone, especially leaders....
Where Are the Young Leaders?
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jan 26, 2017 | News, Vincentian Family
The young leaders are here! Meet Remberth Alonso Falla Zuloeta, of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in Perú. He's been a local conference leader, a national formator, and now is a member of the team of the Vincentian Family Collaborative Action Program, promoting...
St. Vincent de Paul: Confronting Poverty With Creativity
by Famvin Media Resources | Sep 25, 2016 | Formation, Media
As we approach his feast day, let us reflect on the profound heritage that St. Vincent de Paul has entrusted to us, so that we may respond creatively to present day problems as we walk with those living in poverty.
Collaborative Styles #IamVincent
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Apr 21, 2016 | Collaboration, Formation
Last year, we shared a fine presentation on the collaborative styles of Sts. Vincent and Louise. If you want to say #IamVincent, what characteristics will mark you as a leader? Because it’s not about what you SAY, it’s about what you DO! Jesse Lyn Stoner, from the...
Vincent and Gandhi – transformational leaders
by John Freund, CM | Mar 16, 2016 | Systemic change
Systemic change requires transformational leaders. They work with people to identify the needed change, creating a vision to guide the change through inspiration, and executing the change in tandem with committed members of the group.[1]" Both Gandhi and Vincent de...












