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Vincentian Marian Youth Gathering
VINCENTIAN MARIAN YOUTH GATHERING, LOS ALTOS HILLS, CALIFORNIA Vincentian Marian Youth-West hosted a National Formation Weekend on March 18-19, 2016 at Seton Provincialate in Los Altos Hills, CA. VMY leaders came from California, Arizona, Alaska and Missouri to spend…
SVdP introduces Bold Culture Transformation Initiative
One hundred eighty Vincentian leaders from across the country were introduced to the Society’s new Culture Transformation initiative at the annual National Midyear Meeting in the St. Louis. This could potentially be of great interest to other branches of the…
The Vincentian Family and parish renewals in Brazil
Parish renewals in Brazil involve the Vincentian Family. “Popular Missions”- in language that dates back to the early days of the Congregation of the Mission – refers to what we would call today parish missions. Eli Chaves Dos Santos, CM, Assistant…
Niagara University Hosts Social Justice Conference, Announces New Diversity Initiatives
Since the 1960s, the Western New York region has borne witness to many teachable points of inspiration regarding racial equality and social justice. The most recent occurred April 15-16 at Niagara University during an intergenerational forum, “Fostering Racial and…
St. Catherine Labouré, D.C.: In the Silence of Sleep and Dreams
In honor of the birthday of St. Catherine Labouré, which is this Monday, May 2, I encourage you to enjoy a place or space of silence.
Sharing Experience Is Collaboration Too
A meeting with extramural (correspondent) students (studying family consulting and catechetics as major) from the Institute of St. Thomas Aquinas and took place in the “God’s Gift” House in Kiev. Volunteers from Vincentian Family, Sisters of Mary of Miraculous Medal,…
Nightstop UK
Nightstop provides a bed for the night for young people who need it, in a moment of crisis. Providing a safety net to those forced to leave their home, Nightstop places young people in a safe and warm home for the night, provided by a vetted and approved volunteer. It…
Forgiveness Will Save Your Life #IamVincent
The simplicity is profound… says Rachael Hudak. #RachaelisVincent.
I am Vincent #IamVincent
The International Vincentian Family website, http://famvin.org, is publishing stories of young adults who have been captivated and formed in the spirit of St. Vincent de Paul. Called, “#IamVincent”, this project was launched to allow young Vincentians to connect with…
My Work Experience at The United Nations (by Michael O’Driscoll)
Sr. Catherine Prendergast writes, “I thought I would take the approach of adding the voice of a young person to our sharing.” So here’s Michael O’Driscoll… This slideshow requires JavaScript. When you pass through the gates of that Iconic…