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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 Collaboration – Final Day
by John Freund, CM | Jun 13, 2014 | Vincentian Family
Vincentian Collaboration Final Day - The final day of VFCAP was a morning of future planning and an afternoon in Clichy. Â Marty Martin prepared participants for the creation of their MAP (My Action Plan). Time was spent on creating SMART goals (specific, measurable,...
Charity Federation meets
by John Freund, CM | Jun 13, 2014 | Sisters of Charity, Vincentian Family
Charity Federation Meets – Thursday June 6 The day began with prayer led by Marge Kloos, SC-C. After prayer, Julie Cutter, DC-St. Louise, Executive Director of the SC Federation gave a brief overview of the agenda for the days ahead. Debbie Weber, SC-C Associate, gave...
Day 5 at VFCAP
by John Freund, CM | Jun 12, 2014 | Vincentian Family
Thursday began with a visit to the tomb of Frederic Ozanam and Mass at St. Joseph Church on the property celebrated in French by Fr. Dan Borlik.
Fostering Vincentian Identity in parish work
by John Freund, CM | Jun 12, 2014 | Vincentian Family
Fostering a Vincentian Identity in Parish work. The following presentation by Fr. Tony Kuzia, CM and Marian O'Brien, MTh addresses the issues raised by changes in parish life in the last 50 years. This presentation offers their insights and practical suggestions....
Vincentian-themed prayer resources
by John Freund, CM | Jun 12, 2014 | Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
Looking for Vincentian-themed prayer resources? Chances are that VinFormation might help with prayers for special situations and events throughout the year including litanies and novenas and retreats. Some are limited to words while others have...
SVDP leadership at a glance!
by John Freund, CM | Jun 12, 2014 | Vincentian Family
The International Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVDP) leadership is holding its annual meeting in Lisbon, Portugal. SVdPUSA National President Sheila Gilbert and CEO Dave Barringer are attending to represent the U.S. Society. The meeting offers an opportunity to...
Vincentian Family Collaborative Action Program Day 4
by John Freund, CM | Jun 11, 2014 | Vincentian Family
Once again Sr. Denise LaRock reports - Day 4 of VFCAP (Vincentian Family Collaborative Action Program) was another full day as Module 3 was continued.  Marty Martin started out the day with Conflict Resolution.  He presented on types of conflict, causes of conflict...
Vincentian Family Collaborators Day 3
by John Freund, CM | Jun 11, 2014 | Vincentian Family
Sr. Denise LaRock reports on Vincentian Family Collaborators Day 3: Module 2: "Contemplator Re-Rooting" Today was a packed day for the Vincentian Family Collaborative Action Program!  Pamela Mantuhac led the group through the Four Vincentian Relationships: with those...
Open secret
by Ross Reyes Dizon | Jun 11, 2014 | Formation, Reflections
The Most Holy Trinity (A), June 15, 2014 – Ex 34, 4b-6. 8-9; 2 Cor 13, 11-13; Jn 3, 16-18 God of love and peace (2 Cor 13, 11) It is not good for a human being to be alone. But since a person can end up badly accompanied, it is beneficial for us to return, at Jesus’...
Busted Halo on the Eucharist
by John Freund, CM | Jun 10, 2014 | Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
Sacraments 201 Eucharist. BustedHalo.com's introduction to the Sacraments series continues as Fr. Steven Bell, CSP, answers more questions about what Catholics believe about the Eucharist and receiving Communion: How does the bread and wine become the body and blood...