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Diaries of a Vincentian: On top of the World
by Anja Bohnsack | January 26, 2020 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
When leaving these hills, I knew that I must do more. That I must do better. Because I only held one little hand – but there are millions more reaching out.
Greeting of Pope Francis During his Visit to Akamasoa
by Elena Grazini | September 14, 2019 | News | 0 Comments
During the Apostolic Journey to Mozambique, Madagascar and Mauritius, the Holy Father Francis visited the City of Friendship, Akamasoa.
Pope Will Visit Vincentians in his Upcoming Trip to Africa
by Elena Grazzini | September 3, 2019 | News | 0 Comments
During his next apostolic visit to Africa, Pope Francis will visit a reality that was born from and is rooted in Vincentian spirituality: the city of Akamasoa (the city of Good Friends).
Pedro Opeka, Madagascar’s Garbage Missionary
by Mateo González Alonso | August 31, 2019 | News | 0 Comments
Candidate for the Nobel Peace Prize, the Argentine Vincentian has involved the Malagasy in the transformation of a landfill into a city with 4,000 houses.
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Are You Part of the Problem?
by John Freund, CM | Mar 4, 2020 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
Am I part of the problem... or part of the solution? How can I know? I recently read something attributed to Coretta...
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Diaries of a Vincentian: On top of the World
by Anja Bohnsack | Jan 26, 2020 | Formation, Reflections
When leaving these hills, I knew that I must do more. That I must do better. Because I only held one little hand – but there are millions more reaching out.
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Greeting of Pope Francis During his Visit to Akamasoa
by Elena Grazini | Sep 14, 2019 | News
During the Apostolic Journey to Mozambique, Madagascar and Mauritius, the Holy Father Francis visited the City of Friendship, Akamasoa.
A Dream Called Akamasoa
by Javier F. Chento | Jun 3, 2018 | News
The visit to Rome of Father Pedro Pablo Opeka, CM, had a double purpose: to make known the work done in the Mission of Madagascar among the most forgotten poor and to collect funds to continue that work in Akamasoa. At the press conference held in Rome, Father Pedro...
Pope Francis Receives Father Opeka for a Second Time
by Javier F. Chento | Jun 3, 2018 | News
On May 30, Father Pedro Opeka was received again by Pope Francis.
Audience of Father Pedro Opeka, C.M., with Pope Francis
by Javier F. Chento | Jun 2, 2018 | News
Father Opeka, missionary of the Congregation of the Mission in Madagascar, is visiting Rome. Last Monday, May 28, Pope Francis received him with affection, as Father Tomaž Mavrič CM says: In these days, we have the pleasant visit in the General Curia of Father Pedro...
Speech of Mr. Peterle at the 400th Anniversary Event in the European Parliament
by Vincentian Family Office | Jul 17, 2017 | News, Vincentian Family
Lojze Peterle was born in the Socialist Republic of Slovenia, formerly part of Yugoslavia, on June 29, 1948. He is the first politician to hold the position of Prime Minister of Slovenia. He is a Member of the European Parliament: Distinguished Mr. Tomaz Mavrič,...
Famvin Homeless Alliance Becomes “Official”
by Yasmine Cajuste - Famvin Homeless Alliance | Jun 29, 2017 | Announcements, News, Vincentian Family
June 28, 2017 marked the official announcement of the Famvin Homeless Alliance, an initiative of the Worldwide Vincentian Family to reduce, and wherever possible, eliminate homelessness in its multiple forms. This ceremony took place at the European Parliament, by...
The Intersection of Urgent Need and Lasting Impact
by John Freund, CM | Jun 21, 2017 | News, Systemic change
“The intersection of urgent need and lasting impact.” What a simple way of expressing where members of the Vincentian Family try to live.
European Parliament to Host Reception and Program Honoring the 400th Anniversary of the Spiritual Family of St. Vincent de Paul
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | May 22, 2017 | News, Vincentian Family
The Press Office of the international religious family of St. Vincent de Paul is pleased to share this news of the continuing celebration of the 400th Anniversary of its founding. European Parliament to host reception and program honoring the 400th anniversary of the...
May 21: St. Vincent de Paul Sends First Missionaries to Madagascar
by Famvin Media Resources | May 21, 2017 | Formation
Today is the anniversary of the first missionaries to leave France for Madagascar, May 21, 1648. The voyage took about 7 months and obviously there were many dangers. Read more about the men who risked their lives to bring the light of the gospel to a faraway land,...
Cardinal Pietro Parolin visits Akamasoa
by Javier F. Chento | Mar 3, 2017 | News, Poverty: Analysis and Responses
The visit of Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican Secretary of State, sparked joy in the village of Akamasoa: “I came to share with them the joy and bring the presence and affection of Pope Francis. You know that Pope Francis is very close to the poor. He is a great...