https://famvin.org/en/ Seeing Christ in the face of the poor Thu, 11 Jun 2026 03:12:52 +0000 -en-US hourly 1 171928930 https://famvin.org/en/2026/06/11/sister-josefa-nikolina-a-life-of-compassion-and-leadership/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sister-josefa-nikolina-a-life-of-compassion-and-leadership https://famvin.org/en/2026/06/11/sister-josefa-nikolina-a-life-of-compassion-and-leadership/#respond Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:30:20 +0000 https://famvin.org/en/?p=166257 Sister Josefa Nikolina was the visionary founder of the Sisters of Charity of Zams whose life was marked by deep faith, courageous service to the poor, and pioneering leadership in healthcare and education. Her legacy endures through the institutions and communities she built, rooted in the compassionate spirit of St. Vincent de Paul.]]> https://famvin.org/en/2026/06/11/sister-josefa-nikolina-a-life-of-compassion-and-leadership/feed/ 0 166257 https://famvin.org/en/2026/06/11/the-vincentian-family-daily-intention-june-11-2026/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-vincentian-family-daily-intention-june-11-2026 https://famvin.org/en/2026/06/11/the-vincentian-family-daily-intention-june-11-2026/#respond Thu, 11 Jun 2026 07:00:02 +0000 https://famvin.org/en/?p=168859 Today, June 11, 2026, we, the members of the Vincentian Family, pray for the universal right to education.]]> https://famvin.org/en/2026/06/11/the-vincentian-family-daily-intention-june-11-2026/feed/ 0 168859 https://famvin.org/en/2026/06/10/community-led-solutions-central-to-reconciliation/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=community-led-solutions-central-to-reconciliation https://famvin.org/en/2026/06/10/community-led-solutions-central-to-reconciliation/#respond Thu, 11 Jun 2026 02:00:39 +0000 https://famvin.org/en/?p=179535 National Reconciliation Week (May 27–June 3) invites Australians to reflect on shared history and renew their commitment to justice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. For this year’s theme, “All In for Reconciliation,” Vinnies urges deeper listening and support for community-led solutions.]]> https://famvin.org/en/2026/06/10/community-led-solutions-central-to-reconciliation/feed/ 0 179535 https://famvin.org/en/2026/06/10/the-dawning/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-dawning https://famvin.org/en/2026/06/10/the-dawning/#comments Wed, 10 Jun 2026 21:00:00 +0000 https://famvin.org/en/?p=179160 We all know what it is like when something suddenly dawns on us. Just when we think we understand a situation, a new insight breaks through and opens up an unexpected perspective.]]> https://famvin.org/en/2026/06/10/the-dawning/feed/ 1 179160 https://famvin.org/en/2026/06/10/international-association-of-charities-over-400-years-in-the-service-of-our-neighbors/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=international-association-of-charities-over-400-years-in-the-service-of-our-neighbors https://famvin.org/en/2026/06/10/international-association-of-charities-over-400-years-in-the-service-of-our-neighbors/#respond Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:00:19 +0000 https://famvin.org/en/?p=154973 The origin of the International Association of Charities (AIC) dates back to a Sunday in August 1617 in Châtillon, France. During a mass, Saint Vincent de Paul called upon his congregation to assist a needy family.]]> https://famvin.org/en/2026/06/10/international-association-of-charities-over-400-years-in-the-service-of-our-neighbors/feed/ 0 154973 https://famvin.org/en/2026/06/10/the-vincentian-family-daily-intention-june-10-2026/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-vincentian-family-daily-intention-june-10-2026 https://famvin.org/en/2026/06/10/the-vincentian-family-daily-intention-june-10-2026/#respond Wed, 10 Jun 2026 07:00:02 +0000 https://famvin.org/en/?p=168862 Today, June 10, 2026, we, the members of the Vincentian Family, pray for a world that listens more than it shouts.]]> https://famvin.org/en/2026/06/10/the-vincentian-family-daily-intention-june-10-2026/feed/ 0 168862 https://famvin.org/en/2026/06/09/thank-you-to-mark-mcgreevy-president-of-the-depaul-group/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=thank-you-to-mark-mcgreevy-president-of-the-depaul-group https://famvin.org/en/2026/06/09/thank-you-to-mark-mcgreevy-president-of-the-depaul-group/#respond Wed, 10 Jun 2026 02:00:31 +0000 https://famvin.org/en/?p=179547 Today, as Mark McGreevy, founder and President of the Depaul Group, announces he is stepping back from his leadership position, we would like to thank him and reflect on his 36 years of extraordinary service. ]]> https://famvin.org/en/2026/06/09/thank-you-to-mark-mcgreevy-president-of-the-depaul-group/feed/ 0 179547 https://famvin.org/en/2026/06/09/calling-means-sending-out-as-well/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=calling-means-sending-out-as-well https://famvin.org/en/2026/06/09/calling-means-sending-out-as-well/#respond Tue, 09 Jun 2026 21:00:30 +0000 https://famvin.org/en/?p=179862 Jesus, the proof in person that God loves us, has pity for those who are weak and left behind.  To have such pity is the calling of those who are his. The calling of the members of the Congregation of the Mission asks them to go all over the world (SV.EN XII:215).  They are not to settle down in […]]]> https://famvin.org/en/2026/06/09/calling-means-sending-out-as-well/feed/ 0 179862 https://famvin.org/en/2026/06/09/places-of-louise-de-marillac-10-place-de-la-chapelle/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=places-of-louise-de-marillac-10-place-de-la-chapelle https://famvin.org/en/2026/06/09/places-of-louise-de-marillac-10-place-de-la-chapelle/#respond Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:30:32 +0000 https://famvin.org/en/?p=176746 Due to the influx of vocations, in May, 1636, Louise moved to more commodious quarters with her community, the Daughters of Charity. A house at La Chapelle was chosen because of its nearness to Saint-Lazare.]]> https://famvin.org/en/2026/06/09/places-of-louise-de-marillac-10-place-de-la-chapelle/feed/ 0 176746 https://famvin.org/en/2026/06/09/the-vincentian-family-daily-intention-june-9-2026/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-vincentian-family-daily-intention-june-9-2026 https://famvin.org/en/2026/06/09/the-vincentian-family-daily-intention-june-9-2026/#respond Tue, 09 Jun 2026 07:00:02 +0000 https://famvin.org/en/?p=168865 Today, June 9, 2026, we, the members of the Vincentian Family, pray for forgiveness and healing in divided families.]]> https://famvin.org/en/2026/06/09/the-vincentian-family-daily-intention-june-9-2026/feed/ 0 168865