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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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SVDP October reflection
by John Freund, CM | Oct 6, 2013 | Vincentian Family
October Reflection by Maureen MacIsaac, Chairperson Canada National Spirituality Committee Our meetings begin and end with the sign of the cross. This is to help us remember that the entire meeting is a prayer where we ask for strength and guidance from Him so...
Ordinary caring and sharing
by John Freund, CM | Oct 5, 2013 | Vincentian Family
FamVin contributor Susan Stabile reflects on one of the many  lessons she is learning during her month long 500 mile pilgrimage along "The Camino" in Northern Spain. Taking care of each other, whoever they are, wherever they are from, and whether or not you even...
An Internet search for civility
by John Freund, CM | Oct 5, 2013 | Technology: Issues and Uses
The internet can be filled with vitriol when people write/comment on things about which they feel passionate. Tacy Beck writes on avoiding online rants. I for one love the manners in the South.  What do you think it means to be Civil and Gentle in the internet...
Ministries – Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth
by John Freund, CM | Oct 5, 2013 | Sisters of Charity, Vincentian Family
Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth: COME SEE WHAT THE ... Please take a few minutes to watch this video slideshow that captures some of the different ministries where the Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth serve....
Irish SVDP leader on food poverty
by John Freund, CM | Oct 4, 2013 | Vincentian Family
Children in schools throughout Tipperary are going hungry every day because of a food poverty crisis according to a leading St.Vincent de Paul officer. Kieran Stafford, national vice president of St.Vincent de Paul, said food poverty was one of the biggest issues they...
Seminary Chair for Social Media
by John Freund, CM | Oct 4, 2013 | Vincentian Family
Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary in Philadelphia announces the creation of The John Cardinal Foley Chair of Homiletics and Social Communications. This faculty position represents the only one of its kind in seminary or university education. Its mission is to promote...
Hunger hits Home – Jeff Bridges
by John Freund, CM | Oct 4, 2013 | Justice and Peace
Hunger Hits Home, a compelling documentary broadcast on the Food Network and narrated by actor Jeff Bridges, puts a human face on hunger in the United States. The program features policymakers, food providers, politicians and, most important, people in need. The...
Formation Friday – Mary in the Vincentian tradition
by John Freund, CM | Oct 3, 2013 | Formation
VinFormation has collated a number of resources that help appreciate the place of Mary in the Vincentian Tradtion. Mary in the Vincentian TraditionThomas McKenna, CM Five Faces of Mary Robert Maloney, CM St. Vincent de Paul and the Blessed Virgin Mary St. Vincent de...
Updates on Vincentian Missions
by John Freund, CM | Oct 3, 2013 | Congregation of the Mission, Vincentian Family
Father G. Greogry Gay offers and update on the work of the Congregation of the Mission in various missions around the world. UPDATES ON INTERNATIONAL MISSIONS The following is an update on missions we have established from past appeals. These missions are a reality...
Martyred at 19
by John Freund, CM | Oct 3, 2013 | Vincentian Family
Among the Vincentians soon to be beatified Brother Narciso Pascual Pascual (1917-1936) wasw only 19 when he was martyred in 1936. "If they kill me, I die for Christ and I die to save the country:  At the beginning of 1936 threatening clouds were gathering over the...