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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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Sisters of Charity prominent in telling the story of women religious in the US
by John Freund, CM | Mar 23, 2009 | Vincentian Family
Srs. Judith Metz SC and Barbara Hagedorn, SC are among the key organizers of the the LCWR sponsored exhibit "Women & Spirit: Catholic Sisters in America,†the untold stories of independent American women who helped shape the nation’s social and cultural...
Asking some questions about systemic change
by John Freund, CM | Mar 22, 2009 | Featured, Justice and Peace, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice, Systemic change, Vincentian Family
Many who work among the poor speak use a phrase that captures a key purpose of their work: systemic change. This potent idea has captured the attention and imagination of leaders of the Vincentian Family. Why? One way to look at that question is to think about the...
Brief impression of an ordination
by John Freund, CM | Mar 22, 2009 | Vincentian Family
Bro. Adam, CM captures the experience of the priestly ordination of Luka Sorys, CM, New England Province of Congregation of the Mission which was celebrated February 15, 2009 at St. Stanislaus Kostka church in Greenpoint, NY. The 3 minute video on YouTube capsulizes...
YouTube and Vocations
by John Freund, CM | Mar 22, 2009 | Formation, Vincentian Family
The newly designated Provincial of the Western Province of the CM uses YouTube to promote vocations. In related news an Irish diocese uses Facebook (search for "Diocese of Ferns - Vocations") to promote vocations, according to Zenit. A FB search for vocations turns up...
YouTube reflection – Daughters of Charity annual renewal of vows
by John Freund, CM | Mar 21, 2009 | Daughters of Charity, Formation, Vincentian Family
Next Wednesday, 25 March, is the Feast of the Annunciation. On that day Daughters of Charity all around the world will renew their vows. Listen to Sr Pauline of the Irish Province in the video below to learn more about vows in the life and history of the Daughters of...
Be all that you can be! – Vincentian Marian Youth
by John Freund, CM | Mar 20, 2009 | Vincentian Family
"More than once you have probably had to answer this typical question: What is VMY? And you have surely been able to answer it with words you have learnt in the formation sessions of the Association." See their latest newsletter (link no longer working) for more...
Logo for the 350th Anniversary of Vincent nd Louise
by John Freund, CM | Mar 20, 2009 | Vincentian Family
The new logo, announced on the cmglobal website, attempts to depict a universal vision of the Vincentian Family: International Association of Charities, Congregation of the Mission, Daughters of Charity, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, and other branches.
VBAD 2009: Vincentian Blog Action Day Ready to Launch.
by John Freund, CM | Mar 19, 2009 | Justice and Peace, Vincentian Family
Blogs are a powerful advocacy tool. The internationally successful "Blog Action Day" was October 15 2008. The topic was poverty. We're going to work towards an international "Vincentian Blog Action Day" on the relationship of educational access to poverty reduction....
NY Sisters of Charity saluted in world famous St. Patrick’s Day Parade
by John Freund, CM | Mar 19, 2009 | Sisters of Charity, Vincentian Family
Some 200 Sisters of Charity of New York marched together with Federation members, associates and colleagues at the March 17th celebration of the St. Partick's Day Parade in New York City. The parade was dedicated to the Sisters of Charity in honor of the Bicentiennal...
Seton Retreat Center in Emmitsburg is closing
by John Freund, CM | Mar 18, 2009 | Daughters of Charity, Vincentian Family
As a result of a study, the Daughters of Charity in Emmitsburg, Maryland, have made the decision to discontinue the operation of the Seton Retreat and Conference Center, located on the grounds of the National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, as of September 30,...