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The Vincentian Family is a movement made up of more than 160 institutions and some 4,000,000 people who follow Jesus Christ, serving the poor, as did St. Vincent de Paul, St. Louise de Marillac and many other believers who, over the last four centuries, have enriched the Vincentian charism.
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Christ the King – Vincentian Reflection
by John Freund, CM | Nov 24, 2013 | Vincentian Family
As part of its spiritual reflections series the Society of St. Vincent dePaul Ontario offers a reflection on the feast of Christ the King. SVDP-Christ King (PDF) THE SOLEMNITY OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST THE KING November 24, 2013 Gospel: (Luke 23: 35-43) The rulers...
Confronting one’s own biases – Passages
by John Freund, CM | Nov 23, 2013 | Systemic change, Vincentian Family
The Huffington Post writes "The Passage, A (Vincentian-based) Charity In London, Will Force You To Confront Your Own Visual Biases" (VIDEO, PHOTOS) The Passage - fundraising initiative for the homeless has come up with an ad campaign that proves how far a simple idea...
Nov. 23 – CM Founder of Missionary Cenacle
by John Freund, CM | Nov 23, 2013 | Vincentian Family
Fr. Thomas Augustine Judge CM of the Eastern Province of the Congregation of the Mission was a forerunner of the lay apostolate movement and the Founder of the Missionary Servants of the Blessed Trinity and the Missionary Cenacle Family. November 23 marks the...
Adamson U continues coordinating typhoon aid
by John Freund, CM | Nov 23, 2013 | Congregation of the Mission, Daughters of Charity, Disasters and Responses, News
The Vincentian Family in the Philippines, continues to update  its aid coordination efforts via Twitter. For the initial description of its efforts ... Adamson University, through the Integrated Community Extension Services (ICES), is launching the AdU Charity...
Lady of Charity and CM co-founders
by John Freund, CM | Nov 23, 2013 | Congregation of the Mission, Vincentian Family
Vincentian Father John Gowan and Lady of Charity Margaret Aylward assisted in the founding of the Congregation of the Holy Faith Sisters. … Margaret Aylward wrote that it was he who was largely responsible for the idea of opening schools for the ‘most abandoned and...
Sisters – A documentary
by John Freund, CM | Nov 22, 2013 | Sisters of Charity, Vincentian Family
The website of the Sisters of Charity of New York (link no longer active) draws attention to a documentary about Sisters which includes sections on Sr. Monica Gundler and Sr. Claire Regan. Sisters — A Documentary examining the lives of five American women, revealing...
In Memoriam: Sr. Agnes Connolly SC
by John Freund, CM | Nov 22, 2013 | Sisters of Charity, Vincentian Family
The Sisters of Charity of New York posted a tribute to Sister Agnes Connolly (Sister Agnes Miriam). Throughout her life Sister Agnes inspired all with her knowledge, professionalism and dedication in caring for the sick and those who cared for them. As a sister in...
Participation in Systemic Change
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 Family...
Advent – “entry point into solidarity”
by John Freund, CM | Nov 21, 2013 | Uncategorized
Fr. Gregory Gay – Advent letter – “The realities of war, violence, poverty, hunger, and injustice all plague us as we live out the Vincentian charism. … Advent awakens and renews our hearts in hope with Christ, our way, truth, and life.”
Formation Friday – Vincentian Advent
by John Freund, CM | Nov 21, 2013 | Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
Four Advent reflections in Powerpoint form based on the Fr. Robert Maloney’s reflections on the persons of Joseph, Mary, John the Baptist and Isaiah.