Mental illness is a major problem for the entire US population – not just the homeless population. The difference is the problems are aggravaated by homelessness.

by Famvin Media Resources | May 20, 2022 | Formation | 0 Comments
A presentation about the early work of our founders in caring for the mentally ill in 17th century France.
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | December 10, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 0 Comments
Mental illness is a major problem for the entire US population – not just the homeless population. The difference is the problems are aggravaated by homelessness.
by John Freund, CM | October 9, 2015 | Formation, News, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
by John Freund, CM | September 22, 2014 | Vincentian Family | 0 Comments
In cooperation with UNICEF, Fracarita International, an international NGO for development cooperation of the Brothers of Charity founded by the Belgium St. Vincent, has organized a major international symposium “Mental Health Consequences of Conflict on Children”
by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | Dec 10, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections
Mental illness is a major problem for the entire US population – not just the homeless population. The difference is the problems are aggravaated by homelessness.
by John Freund, CM | Oct 9, 2015 | Formation, News, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
St. Vincent de Paul Society CEO David Barringer speaks out on mental illness and the role of the Vincentians.......
by John Freund, CM | Sep 22, 2014 | Vincentian Family
In cooperation with UNICEF, Fracarita International, an international NGO for development cooperation of the Brothers of Charity founded by the Belgium St. Vincent, has organized a major international symposium “Mental Health Consequences of Conflict on Children”
by John Freund, CM | Nov 27, 2013 | Vincentian Family
The international NGO for development cooperation of the Brothers of Charity Training by Fracarita International in Sri Lanka From October 17th till 24th, the regional coordinators of our seven country offices in Asia gathered in Sri Lanka, together with the regional...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 20, 2013 | Vincentian Family
On September 18, the psychiatric centre of the Brothers of Charity in Bukavu received the triannual Caritas International – Deckers Award because of the remarkable pioneering work in mental health care in Congo’s war-torn South Kivu Province. The psychiatric centre,...
by John Freund, CM | Jan 31, 2013 | Vincentian Family
Brother René Stockman, General Superior of the Brothers of Charity and president of Fracarita International was presented with the Order of Leopold, a State award of the Kingdom of Belgium, at the Belgian Embassy in Vatican City on January 29th. The Brothers or...
by John Freund, CM | Dec 1, 2012 | Vincentian Family
The Brothers of Charity, founded by the Belgian Vincent dePaul, recently completed their General Chapter. The recent publication, Deus est Caritas, offers valuable insights into how they live out the charism in the context of people living with mental health...
by John Freund, CM | Oct 9, 2012 | Vincentian Family
A question for you? Can you identify a branch of the Vincentian Family whose primary mission is mental health and specializes in care for the mentally ill? The Brothers or Charity were founded by one who is called the "Belgian St. Vincent dePaul" and who chose Vincent...
by John Freund, CM | Dec 17, 2011 | Vincentian Family
The Brothers of Charity are a religious congregation founded by the "Belgian St. Vincent", Peter Joseph Triest in 1807. With Vincent as their patron their mission is to promote a culture of charity wherever people are wounded in their existential capacities. Their...
by John Freund, CM | Oct 7, 2011 | Vincentian Family
The Brothers of Charity, founded by the Belgian St. Vincent, are reporting on massacres in Burundi. At least 36 people were killed on September 18th after unknown gunmen opened fire at a crowded bar in Gatumba, a border town about 15 km west of the Burundian capital...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 1, 2011 | Vincentian Family
Founded by Pierre J. Triest, the Vincent de Paul of his native Belgium, the Brothers of Charity through their NGO Global Action Against Poverty invite all members of the Vincentian Family to join in their petition for better mental health care worldwide. This...