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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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by Ross Dizon | Nov 9, 2012 | Reflections
The contrast between the two scenes cannot be any greater. In the first scene, Jesus puts the people on guard against the religious leaders. In the second scene, he calls his disciples to take note of the poor widow’s deed. Read more Read Let yourselves be drawn by...
A postulant writes of initial terror of vocational call
by John Freund, CM | Nov 8, 2012 | Daughters of Charity, Vincentian Family
Amanda Kern writes that "one day, in junior year, the idea popped in my head "maybe I'll become a nun". The thought terrified me. But every day, walking those slate steps to and from classes, I passed a painted nun with a tender face that told me "Look, this is what...
Thanksgiving Song
by Beth | Nov 8, 2012 | Featured Videos
Twitter as a Leadership Tool
by John Freund, CM | Nov 8, 2012 | Technology: Issues and Uses
Michael Hyatt writes in his blog  about how he helped someone who thought Twitter was a waste of time gradually begin to see that there was more to it and that it was a leadership tool. --- I was talking to a good friend the other day about Twitter. He knows that I...
President of SVDP – Post election issues
by John Freund, CM | Nov 8, 2012 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
Brothers and Sisters, While the national election has passed, certain issues central to our mission are still in play in Congress. That’s why it’s important those programs that serve those living in poverty as well as the working poor must be protected from budget...
Cardinal Dolan congratulates Obama
by John Freund, CM | Nov 7, 2012 | Church
Cardinal Dolan Congratulates President Obama On Re-Election Promises bishops will continue to work to defend life, marriage, religious freedom Urges President to work for most vulnerable, including unborn, poor, immigrants Asks for restoration of civility to the...
Nazareth Sisters of Charity now on Instagram
by John Freund, CM | Nov 7, 2012 | Vincentian Family
Sisters of Charity of Nazareth write... "We have an Instagram web profile now! Check it out." http://instagram.com/scnfamily According to Wikipedia... "Instagram is a free photo-sharing program and social network that was launched in October 2010. The service enables...
Pope congratulates Obama
by John Freund, CM | Nov 7, 2012 | Church
Benedict XVI congratulated Barack Obama for being re-elected as president of the United States of America. The Pope expresses his best wishes to him on his new mandate, and gives assurances of his prayers to God to help him carry out his serious responsibilities, both...
Vinnies: raising consciousness of poverty
by John Freund, CM | Nov 6, 2012 | Vincentian Family
Hailed as the week where ‘we can all do something about poverty’, Anti-Poverty Week 2012 was the subject of national media attention when it was held from October 14 to 20. The St Vincent de Paul Society was proud to join with many Australians  highlighting the...
Pope calls for integration of immigrants
by John Freund, CM | Nov 6, 2012 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
The Pope calls on governments and Christians to promote the integration of immigrants into society as part of his message for World Migration Day January 13th. Roughly three percent of the world population is made up of immigrants. According to the International...