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).

One of the first steps in collaboration is to identify the branches of the Vincentian Family who are ministering near your location. This informational page is a place to start.

On June 3, 1905, Pope Pius X established the Association of the Miraculous Medal. Click here to browse a collection of formation resources on the Miraculous Medal.

Looking to start collaborating with other organizations but not sure how to get started? Jack Murphy of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul USA/Voice of the Poor Committee offers some tips and real-life examples. Click here to view or download the presentation.

As a follow-up to the Vincentian Family Collaboration Action Program (VFCAP) held in March 2015 in Addis Ababa, the group in Ethiopia has prepared a PowerPoint presentation to update us on what’s been happening in their apostolates. Take a few minutes to learn more about this relatively new and promising Vincentian team, on fire with the charism. See their presentation … Read More

This year as we celebrate Pentecost, consider making a novena… a way of thinking and praying about putting an end to human trafficking around the world. Visit the Pentecost Novena Against Human Trafficking.

On May 23 we celebrate the feast day of St. Joan Antida Thouret, a Daughter of Charity who worked tirelessly for the faith amidst persecution during the French Revolution in the 18th century and went on to found her own congregation of Sisters. To see her biography and a video “In Her Own Words”, click here.

Los cohermanos de la Congregación de la Misión en Madrid mantienen una librería en la parroquia de la Milagrosa. ¡Hay libros y más! Ver su católogo de libros aquí.

Today’s feature is a presentation “What is Vincentian Spirituality?” written from the point of view of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. Could serve as both an introduction for those unfamiliar with Vincentian Spirituality, and as a useful refresher for active members of the Society.

On May 12, 1888, John Joseph Lynch, C.M., the first Archbishop of Toronto, Canada, died. He was born in Ireland and traveled extensively doing missionary work. He also founded the Seminary of Our Lady of the Angels, which later became Niagara University. Also on this date, in 1878, Thaddeus Amat y Brusi, C.M., died. Amat was born in Barcelona, Spain, on December 31, 1810 and he became the first Bishop of Los Angeles, California.