by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Dec 16, 2013 | Evangelization
It probably comes as no surprise that in his first Apostolic Exhortation, Pope Francis has hit on some fundamental “Vincentian” themes. This brief reflection is aimed at Vincentian small Christian community leaders, catechists, and preachers. My...
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Nov 22, 2013 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Systemic change
For those working to implement processes of systemic change, one of the keys is to understand how marginalized people actually experience change in their lives. Thankfully, strong research is emerging as we enter into the “post-MDG” world. Our Vincentian...
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Mar 20, 2013 | Congregation of the Mission, Vincentian Family
As part of the reconfiguration process of the southern provinces of CLAPVI (Argentina, Chile, Ecuador, Perú and the International Mission of Bolivia), we are embarking on a process to promote interchange of confreres on various levels. At a meeting of the provincials...
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Oct 21, 2012 | Evangelization, Vincentian Family
Gathering in San José, Costa Rica from the 22-26 of October, Provincials and other invited representatives of the Vincentian provinces pertaining to the Conference of Visitors of Latin America (CLAPVI) will reflect on models, successes, failures and futures....
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Oct 8, 2012 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, Vincentian Family
On the Feast of St. Vincent this year, over 100 members of the AIC in Bolivia gathered to celebrate their one hundredth anniversary of service to the poor throughout Bolivia. In a celebration that opened with the Eucharist, the members recalled the service of some of...
