In your ministry with the poor and marginalized, are you curious about any of the following questions: What are some ways to keep statistics on those we have helped? What are they doing now? Have they been able to move beyond poverty? How are our programs measured? What is happening in other Vincentian ministries similar to my own? What are some ways to give the poor themselves some voice to their circumstances, so we better understand what is happening in their lives? How can we begin to change attitudes? Listen as Fr. Bruce Krause, CM and others working in different branches of the Vincentian Family discuss these topics. See the panel discussion.

Nine days of quotes from, and prayers to, Saint Vincent de Paul, courtesy of the Daughters of Charity of Australia. Choose either the full desktop version or the mobile-friendly version of this presentation.

Have you ever thought of buying and eating food as a moral act? Why is this a moral issue? What is the Vincentian Family perspective on ecological concerns? What are we doing to take action? What does our Church have to say? This resource guide helps us consider the chain of events “between the field and the fork”. Many links, quotes, photos and more.

“Ice breakers” can be an effective way of kicking off a meeting or formation session. Get things off to a great start by scheduling an interactive, fun time before the main proceedings. Here are some free resources you can use– Vincentian-themed games that can be played as a group or in teams. *Note: These particular games use the Flash player which means they can’t play on iPad and many smartphones… so you’ll need to use a desktop or laptop computer.

“It is Jesus that you seek when you dream of happiness; He is waiting for you when nothing else you find satisfies you; He is the beauty to which you are so attracted; it is He who provoked you with that thirst for fullness that will not let you settle for compromise; it is He who urges you to shed … Read More

Take a few minutes to watch a series of videos in which Dr. Raymond Sickinger, Ph.D., led a fascinating and informative discussion on Blessed Frédéric Ozanam, covering many topics rich in the Vincentian and Catholic traditions. Several professors from Niagara University participated as panelists.

The Vincentian Family Tree, authored by Sr. Betty Ann McNeil, DC (Chicago: Vincentian Studies Institute, 1996), traced in exact detail the roots of the entire Vincentian family worldwide. Here we offer an outline version of the family tree. Also check out the list of links to Vincentian Family websites in English. You might like to bookmark this page in your … Read More

A handy way to refresh your knowledge of the 5 Vincentian Virtues and other basic elements of the Vincentian Charism. Read it online or download the e-Book.

“Boundless charity is giving of your heart and your soul and your physical strength.” This video is a celebration of the Sisters of Charity of St. Elizabeth: a look back into their history, a vision of present times, and a glimpse into their future. Take a few minutes to learn more about this dynamic branch of the Vincentian Family.

As we in the Vincentian Family start to regularly share information, knowledge, and ideas, our whole organization can benefit. Here are some resources: Get a convenient overview of the branches of the Family in North America in this presentation. Find Vincentians near you, and learn from them and their experiences. And for information about many past projects involving Vincentians, check out this listing at Systemic Change Projects (North America).