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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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Vincentian collaborators visit rue du Bac
by John Freund, CM | May 21, 2013 | Association of the Miraculous Medal, Vincentian Family
From Thomas Zielinski ... Participants of Vincentian Family Collaborative Action Program (VFCAP) gathered in the Chapel of Our Lady of Miraculous Medal, Rue du Bac, Paris on Tuesday Evening, May 21. They came to this special place for time of prayer and contemplation,...
Vincentian experience of no water in the US
by John Freund, CM | May 21, 2013 | Vincentian Family
In what amounts to a case study of the importance of water even in the United States, a former Daughter of Charity  is forced to empty life savings for running water. Follow her story of how it cost more than $50,000 to end a month without water and get water running...
Something new is happening … in Paris
by John Freund, CM | May 21, 2013 | Vincentian Family
Everybody is convinced something very special and very good is happening in Paris these days. Toma Zelinski of Poland reports (with  an echo of Pentecost)....Sunday, May 19, 2013 was an opening day of Vincentian Family Collaborative Action Program session. Almost 50...
Please pray!
by John Freund, CM | May 20, 2013 | Disasters and Responses, News
Lord have mercy! Victims, families, first responders - everyone impacted by the tornados  - need our prayers! Please check the St. Vincent dePaul national website who no doubt will be involved in disaster relief.
What we have seen and heard we proclaim now to you, so that you too may have fellowship with us (1 Jn 1, 3)
by Ross Reyes Dizon | May 20, 2013 | Reflections
Most Holy Trinity (C), May 26, 2013 - Prov 8, 22-31; Rom 5, 1-5; Jn 16, 12-15 Those chosen by Jesus to be his witnesses in the beginnings of the Church shared with others their experience with him. Jesus has been using their contribution, handed down through the...
Kickoff of Vincentian Family Collaborative Action Program
by John Freund, CM | May 20, 2013 | Systemic change, Vincentian Family
You can almost feel the energy in this group as they meet in Paris for a week of exploration and training in what is involved in Vincentian collaborative projects. We expect to post a video of an interview with Fr. Gregory, Superior General. For more background visit...
Celebrating the Bicentenary of the Birth of Frederic Ozanam
by John Freund, CM | May 19, 2013 | Vincentian Family
Celebrating the Bicentenary of the Birth of Frederic Ozanam In 2013, all over the world, Vincentians are celebrating the 200th Anniversary of the birth of Frederic Ozanam . To celebrate this time of special grace and blessing for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul,...
What would Vincent do?
by John Freund, CM | May 19, 2013 | Vincentian Family
WWVD? - If you have ever wondered about this question here are resources that might help provide persepctive. "The Way of St. Vincent Is Our Way" was written for members of the Congregation of the Mission but the followers of Vincent de Paul and Louise de Marillac...
Summer singles ministry outreach
by John Freund, CM | May 19, 2013 | Sisters of Charity, Vincentian Family
The sisters of Charity New York are offering another summer outreach/service experience June 1-9, 2013. The goal of Charity in the City 2013 is to assist families in the mid-island section of Staten Island who are recovering from Superstorm Sandy and help with beach...
Vincent dePaul – Pioneer of “lay ministry”
by John Freund, CM | May 19, 2013 | Vincentian Family
The important role that Vincent gave to the laity shows him as a precursor  of the Second Vatican Council. His teaching and practice echoed through the Blessed Frederic Ozanam and his influence on the development of the social doctrine of the Church and the Encyclical...