by john freund | Apr 25, 2017 | Formation, News
Today we observe the memorial of Translation of Relics of St. Vincent de Paul. “Translation” is a bit of jargon from our French roots. It refers to the solemn transfer (or “translation”) of the relics of Saint Vincent to their new home in the chapel of the mother... by john freund | Apr 23, 2017 | News, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Saints
April 23 is the birthday of Frederic Ozanam, the founder of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. From the St. Vincent de Paul Society of Australia: Paris of the early 19th century was in the grip of great upheavals. During and following the French revolution 1788-1799,... by Communication Cont | Apr 21, 2017 | News
FAMVIN400 Symposium October 12-15, 2017 Rome Italy Symposium Website by john freund | Apr 19, 2017 | News
Mizael Donizetti Poggioli, CM writes about Recognizing the Social Needs of the Poor During this year of 2017 when we celebrate the 400th anniversary of the birth of the Vincentian charism, our vocation and our commitment call us to recognize the social needs of the... by john freund | Apr 12, 2017 | News
Easter Triduum reflection including quotes from St. Vincent de Paul, St. Louise de Marillac, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Bl. Frederic Ozanam, Bl. Pier Giorgio Frassati, and St. Gianna Beretta Molla. Triduum Vincentian Reflective video courtesy of FamVin.org. The... by john freund | Apr 11, 2017 | News
On his facebook page Reinhard Kofler, C. M. tells a story of an innovative Vincentian approach to hospice care with the homeless. VINZIDORF (translated: “Saint Vincent’s village”) takes care of the homeless to the next level… Hospice care. In...