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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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Articles from the Famvin News Archive
Judging those who are poor
by John Freund, CM | Jul 11, 2014 | Formation
Judging those who are poor! Websites abound with discussions that imply judgments about those who are poor. What is Vincent’s perspective on judging those who are poor.
Vincentian Marian Youth Anniversary
by John Freund, CM | Jul 11, 2014 | Vincentian Family
Vincentian Marian Youth International President Yasmine Cajuste sent the following on the occasion the 184th Anniversary of our association July 18. Dear Member of the VMY: Walk with us as we deepen our faith! Once again the Vincentian Marian Youth Association...
Systemic Change Day 4 – Immersion
by John Freund, CM | Jul 11, 2014 | Systemic change
Today was Immersion Day for participants in the Systemic Change workshop in the Philippines– a special time of encounter with the community members of the Southville Relocation Site in Cabuyao, Laguna, a place which has become very much a vital part of Adamson...
Frederic Ozanam – “Pay it Forward”
by John Freund, CM | Jul 10, 2014 | Vincentian Family
” Emmanuel and Sr. Rosalie BELIEVED, GUIDED and ENCOURAGED me to serve the poor. I encourage you to do the same with youth and young adults in your parish.” The more I learn of Frederick the more I realize he also challenges me to “pay it forward”!
Celebrate Hope in Action – Vincent dePaul Society
by John Freund, CM | Jul 10, 2014 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
The Atlanta Council of the St. Vincent dePaul Society invites you to “Celebrate Hope in Action” at its 2014 National Meeting. Archbishop Wilton Gregory and the Mayor of Atlanta add their specific words of welcome to this video highlighting Atlanta.
Systemic Change Day 3 – Essentials
by John Freund, CM | Jul 10, 2014 | Systemic change
The 3rd day for the Systemic Change Philippines Workshop “Systems Thinking in a Nutshell” and “Essential Elements of Systemic Change” followed by examples from around the world and at home in the Philippines.
History via Vincentian Postcards
by John Freund, CM | Jul 9, 2014 | Vincentian Family
Vincentiana Collection at DePaul University Special Collections and Archives hosts a collection of over 1000 Vincentian Postcards. This pictorial history documents the spirituality and mission of the Vincentians. St. Vincent de Paul (1581-1660) founded the...
Europe, USA and Asia discuss leadership
by John Freund, CM | Jul 9, 2014 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, Vincentian Family
Europe and Asia meet at DePaul University. The Ladies of Charity Facebook page posted this picture of Chinese sisters at DePaul visiting with Laurence de La BROSSE, AIC president from France, Gayle Johnson, LCUSA president.
Systemic Change Workshop – Day 2
by John Freund, CM | Jul 9, 2014 | Systemic change
Group discussion surfaced St. Vincent de Paul as a “man of disturbance” – a man who was courageous to face the wind, unafraid to “walk towards trouble” responding to it with compassion.
External seminary
by Ross Reyes Dizon | Jul 9, 2014 | Formation, Reflections
Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time (A), July 13, 2014 – Is 55, 10-11; Rom 8, 18-23; Mt 13, 1-23 As we wait for redemption (Rom 8, 23) Jesus is the divine Word. Attuned to him and remaining in him, we will bear much fruit. God spoke through the prophets. He now speaks...