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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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Leavenworth Sisters seek Campus Minister
by John Freund, CM | May 16, 2014 | Sisters of Charity, Vincentian Family
The University of Saint Mary is a Roman Catholic university sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth. The Campus Minister is responsible for facilitating opportunities for the faith development of all students at the University of Saint Mary while providing...
Journey with Louise from turmoil to Pentecost
by John Freund, CM | May 16, 2014 | Vincentian Family
Perhaps you have been there. In 1623, Louise de Marillac (Mademoiselle LeGras) was in a state of inner turmoil. She deeply desired to serve God and her neighbor more fully, but could not see clearly where God was leading her. As she prayed during Mass on Pentecost,...
Vincentian Lay Missionaries “Say little, do much” (Vincent)
by John Freund, CM | May 15, 2014 | Vincentian Family, Vincentian Lay Missionaries
""Say little, do much" With these word the Vincentian Lay Missionaries mark their new website. Vincentian Lay Missionaries are men and women who commit to serving the poor in Kenya or Ethiopia for 4-6 weeks.They work with the Daughters of Charity in both countries to...
What’s a Mini-Vinnie?
by John Freund, CM | May 15, 2014 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
The Vincent dePaul Society of England and Wales responds 'Mini Vinnies' are children aged between 7 to 11 (or younger) who, with the permission of their parents and the support of their Schools, are encouraged to embark on their first steps as possible 'Vincentians...
“Eyes on the prize”
by Ross Reyes Dizon | May 15, 2014 | Formation, Reflections
Fifth Sunday of Easter (A), May 18, 2014 – Acts 6, 1-7; 1 Pt 2, 4-9; Jn 14, 1-12 To offer spiritual sacrifices (1 Pt 2, 5) The supper Jesus has eagerly desired to eat with his own before his passion is a pledge of fellowship there where Master and disciples will share...
Vincentian Pilgrimage to grave of Daughter of Charity
by John Freund, CM | May 14, 2014 | Daughters of Charity, Vincentian Family
Over 500 pilgrims travelled from different corners of Ukraine to the grave of Blessed Sister Marta Wiecka, DC. The 5th pilgrimage of the Vincentian Family to Sniatyn, took place on May 10-11, 2014marking the five years since she was beatified. On Saturday...
Sister of Charity at ends of the earth
by John Freund, CM | May 14, 2014 | Sisters of Charity, Vincentian Family
In her "retirement" a Sister of Charity serves on the shores of the Arctic Ocean and continues a life of pioneering in ministry. High in the western Canadian Arctic, Sister Fay Trombley has been a pastoral leader among Inuvialuit indigenous people since November...
Go Out To All The World
by John Freund, CM | May 13, 2014 | Formation
Just as the members of the early Church were called to bring 'The Way' to all peoples of the day, so are we called to bring Christ into our world today. This pre-Pentecost theme will be the last submission of the series of reflections on The Gospel Of Joy that ran...
Vincent’s handwritten letters as you have never seen them
by John Freund, CM | May 13, 2014 | Vincentian Family
DePaul University offers a different kind of experience of Vincent through his letters.
+Vincentian pioneer for homeless worldwide
by John Freund, CM | May 13, 2014 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Vincentian Family
Famvin has just received word that Fr. Norberto Carcellar, CM, tireless and innovative pioneer in ministry with the homeless around the world died from an apparent heart attack. Well-known for his work in the garbage dumps in the Phillipines and the International...