In Memory of Sr. Sheila O’Friel, D.C.
We mourn the passing of a strong supporter and friend of the Ladies of Charity, Sister Sheila O’Friel, DC.
Category: Vincentian Family
Society of St. Vincent de Paul Movie Now Available Online
If you missed the movie “Our Faith in Action” on EWTN, it is now available for viewing on YouTube.
St. Vincent de Paul Society’s “Our Faith in Action” To Air On EWTN This Weekend
A feature-length film, “Our Faith in Action,” will make its network premiere on Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN) on Sunday, January 6, 2019 at 3:30 pm EST.
Meeting of the New Vincentian Family Task Force on the Transmission of the Charism
From December 4-6, 2018, a newly formed Vincentian Family Task Force on the “Transmission of the Charism” met in the Vincentian Family Office in Philadelphia. Lady of Charity Mary Nell Williams, Vice President North Central Region, serves on this Task Force.
Congregation of the Mission Elects New Superior General
The Congregation of the Mission has announced that Rev. Father Tomaž Mavrič, CM, Vice-Visitor of Cyril and Methodius, is their new Superior General.
Year of Vincentian Collaboration
Very Rev. Gregory Gay, CM, the Superior General of the Vincentians has declared a “Year of Collaboration” from the Feast of Pentecost, May 24, 2015 to the Feast of Pentecost, May 15, 2016. Our theme is “Together in Christ, We Vincentians make a Difference.” The Vincentian family throughout the world will be celebrating and giving […]
Sr. Frances Ryan, D.C. Receives Award
Sister Frances Ryan, D.C., was honored at Founder’s Day for Bonaventure House, a residence for HIV-AIDS persons, by the Alexian Brothers and staff, with the highest award for Aids Ministry and a hand carved wooden statue of St. Bonaventure carrying a sick person in his arms. The award recognizes the establishment of Caritas Center at […]
St. John’s Prep Pilgrimage to Miraculous Medal Shrine
On November 11, St. John’s Prep Junior Ladies of Charity sponsored its annual pilgrimage to the Miraculous Medal Shrine in Germantown, Philadelphia. A highlight on the Prep calendar, 55 students departed Astoria bright and early. Arriving in Philadelphia, they were welcomed by Father Miles Heinen, CM. The students viewed a documentary on St. Vincent de Paul: […]
Stations of the Cross for Vincentian Family
Famvin has prepared a special version of the Stations of the Cross. The original prayers were written by Lynn L’Heureux of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. It can be viewed on a desktop computer, but it also works well on an iPad or a smartphone. Go to the link http://bitly.com/vstations, or scan the […]