A LETTER TO MY YOUNG FRIENDS IN THE VINCENTIAN FAMILY Dear friends: Two hundred posts ago, I wrote: Just like you, my...
Youth
Vincentian Leadership Institute for High School Students
Leadership begins with the young. Faith and Service in the City connects high school students to Catholic and...
The Pope Video: Youth
Youth, which is part of "The Pope Video" series promoted by the Vatican, was released Tuesday, April 4. Young people...
International Student Youth Movement in Ukraine makes Plans #IamVincent
A Youth Movement is a decidedly Vincentian thing. Ever since the Blessed Mother told St. Catherine Labouré to get moving, we've been at it. Catherine wrote to Fr. Aladel: The Most Holy Virgin wants you to found an association of “Children of Mary.” You will be its...
For Vincentians, the Door Opens Out
“Hey buddy, the door swings both ways!” Often said in anger, this phrase can be a push to us Vincentians. Today is the day that the “Holy Door” opened on a year mercy. Are we ready? It's also the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. Do we contemplate and understand...
Vincentians (Humans) of Colorado
Did you ever think about how we know about St. Nicholas -- or any other saint for that matter? Someone told and re-told the story. Ok, Butler's "Lives of the Saints" isn't "Humans of New York," but the idea is similar. In every story we tell is the shaping of our...
The #IamVincent Project: Your Voice and Your Lives
Ah, my dear young friends... I've been in dialogue with more people these days – at DePaul, at St. John's U in New York, and at Niagara. We're inviting the Universities to help us kickstart this project. How about Adamson, Mount St. Vincent, College of St. Elizabeth...
Do Something You Love
Earlier this month one of the Colorado Vincentian Volunteers mentioned that she likes to read the blog at Humans of New York. I do, too. Its founder, Brandon Stanton, was at St. John's University the other day and his presentation was highlighted on the St. John's web...
Dare I say I am Vincent?
A LETTER TO MY YOUNG FRIENDS IN THE VINCENTIAN FAMILY Dear friends: Just like you, my life is shaped by Vincent; in a real sense, however small, I am Vincent. So are you. I met some of you for the first time at the USA/Canada Vincentian Family Gathering. Some of you...
VFG2015: Young Vincentians Take the Lead
The Vincentian Family gathering of Canada and the United States is just wrapping up. 40% of the attendees were young Vincentians. In the midst of fascinating formation and fun, I interviewed Michael Van Dorpe -- a Young Vincentian Leader from DePaul University. Listen...
I Refuse – Vincentian Resources for Youth and Young Adults
Vincentian Resources for Youth and Young Adults Free games, videos, quizzes and timelines designated for younger Vincentians, but to be enjoyed by people of any age. Learning about our Vincentian heritage can be fun! Click here… Among the resources "I Refuse" by Josh...
Gifts of the Trinity – Adventure of Faith – Our Lenten Journey – Tap into our Youth
Gifts of the Trinity – Adventure of Faith – Our Lenten Journey – Tap into our Youth
