The homeless ranked high on Vincent’s agenda. A careful analysis of his life, writings, and conferences produces a very concrete picture of his works on their behalf.

by Famvin Media Resources | April 21, 2023 | Formation | 0 Comments
In this presentation, Father Robert Maloney, C.M. writes of the Five Faces of St. Louise de Marillac (Feast Day: May 9).
by Famvin Media Resources | March 3, 2023 | Formation | 1 Comment
Pilgrimage is a metaphor for Lent, for our journey with the poor, and for the whole Christian life.
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | May 13, 2021 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 1 Comment
You may not believe that one man could do all that Vincent did!
by John Freund, CM | May 12, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change | 0 Comments
“… create a Family that looks to the past for inspiration, but is also eager to create a vibrant innovative collaborative future in the service of the most abandoned.” Fr. Robert Maloney
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Sep 17, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
The homeless ranked high on Vincent’s agenda. A careful analysis of his life, writings, and conferences produces a very concrete picture of his works on their behalf.
by John Freund, CM | Sep 9, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
How do offer I friendship, provide holistic service, and serve as advocates for those who are poor?
by John Freund, CM | Aug 28, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
I am not aware of anyone writing about the impact of Zooming on the Vincentian Charism. I offer this “Mindwalk” as personal reflections.
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Sep 29, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
Yesterday we examined the first of "three takes" on the idea of Vincent as a "mystic of charity." Today we'll look at the second. Don't have the letter at hand? Click here for lots of versions, or click the image that follows for the recently published multi-language...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 28, 2016 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
What are the verbs of Systemic Change? Father Robert Maloney, C.M., former Superior General writes: Systematize, institutionalize and evaluate the project and its procedures, describing measurable indicators and results. In this strategy, all three verbs are...
by Elizabeth Astridge | Jun 3, 2016 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
In his "Profile of a Lay Vincentian in the 21st Century," former Superior General of the Congregation of the Mission, Robert P. Maloney, wrote: "But the mission of the 21st-century Vincentian layperson will be based not merely on an energetic personality; it will be...
by John Freund, CM | Jan 20, 2016 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice, Systemic change
Fr. Robert Maloney delivered the keynote address "Systemic Change and our Vincentian Call to Holiness Today" at a national meeting of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul held in Madison, Wisconsin (USA). It is still a foundational piece of Vincentian thought. From the...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 6, 2015 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
5 Faces of St. Vincent de Paul - which one do you know best? Missionary… witness… formator… inventive… contemplative… active… prayerful… gentle… compassionate… these are some of the words used to describe St. Vincent de Paul.Fr. Maloney writes... Vincent de Paul lived...
by Vincentian Family Office | Jul 16, 2015 | Formation, News, Vincentian Family, Year of Vincentian Collaboration
On July 7, 2015 a dozen Vincentian Family branches located in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA region gathered to celebrate the Year of Vincentian Collaboration at the request of Rev. Greg Gay, CM, Superior General. Through celebration and prayer, participants...
by John Freund, CM | Jun 26, 2015 | News, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
Robert Maloney, C.M., the former Superior General of the Congregation of the Mission, lives in Philadelphia, Pa. He offers the following "to do" list for Pope Francis. Dear Pope Francis, On March 13, you told the world: “I have the feeling that my pontificate will be...
by John Freund, CM | Jun 11, 2015 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice, Systemic change, Vincentian Family
Systemic change in the life of Vincent
by John Freund, CM | Jun 7, 2015 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
“(Vincent) often spoke of the mystery of the Trinity to the Vincentians and Daughters. In an article “As friends who love one another deeply – reflections on community living yesterday and today” Father Robert Maloney shares his reflections.