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Open reflections in the Year of Vincentian Collaboration (8)
8. …with feet firmly on the ground… from time to time… I am aware that the statements or hypotheses that I have advanced in the previous post may seem, perhaps rightly, too lofty, not viable in the...
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Collaboration: From Advantageous Strategy to a Strategic “Must”
In a recent article in the Stanford Social Innovation Review, collaboration was on the agenda again. This time, for a new and important reason. After having conversations with diverse non-profits, the...
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A one person collaborative effort?
Mark McGreevey’s in combatting homelessness are successful because the many people he’s recruited to work with him from all walks of life in seven countries, and soon many more. He’s also successful,...
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Service with Expansive Vision
Collaboration amongst the Presentation Sisters and the Daughters of Charity in Australia has produced a fruitful organization dedicated to those living in poverty and on the margins. Below is an...
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Collaboration Meeting of the Vincentian Family in Enugu, Nigeria
A Nigerian proverb advises, “A single man cannot build a house.” And so, it was appropriate that 52 Vincentian Family members gathered, March 1-4, in Enugu, to “build their house”— to strengthen...
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Sts. Vincent and Louise: Brought Together According to God’s Plan
On that day in May of 1629, neither Vincent nor Louise was aware of just how far that journey of service leadership would take her nor of its ramifications for the Church and for the service of...
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Leaders of 100 Branches of the Vincentian Family Gather – Why?
Some 200 leaders of 100 Branches of the Vincentian Family Gather in Rome - Why?
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Bl. Rosalie Rendu: Serving and Advocating for Persons in Need of Health Care
In addition to caring for the sick poor in their homes, Blessed Rosalie collaborated closely with the civil authorities responsible for the assistance of those who were poor.
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St. Vincent de Paul: Model of Collaboration
Live together as having but one heart and one soul so that by this union of spirit you may be a true image of the unity of God (- St. Vincent de Paul, IV:238).
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An Unrecognized Challenge For the Vincentian Family
COVID 19 is by no means the only pandemic we face. We need to work together... That requires a culture of collaboration.
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A Refresher Course – Homelessness and the Vincentian Family
A refresher course about the Vincentian Family Homeless Alliance - What is the Famvin Homeless Alliance? Its Roots - Collaborative work of the Vincentian Family 400 Years Ago - Updates
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Vincentian Prayer Images: Getting To Know Our Family
What couldn't we do if we got to know other branches of our Vincentian Family, especially in our local area?
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A Daring Prudence – Systemic Change
"... create a Family that looks to the past for inspiration, but is also eager to create a vibrant innovative collaborative future in the service of the most abandoned." Fr. Robert Maloney
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Flying Geese, Fighter Pilots and Ministry
The next time you watch a flock of geese, pause for a moment — think about what they can teach us about ministry in general and, especially, “long-haul” ministries of systemic change.
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Collaboration has been part of our Vincentian story from the very beginning
On August 23 we celebrate the anniversary of the founding by St. Vincent de Paul of the Ladies of Charity-- the first organized expression of the Vincentian charism. This video explains that...
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A Vincentian Minute: What Why How 03
Fr. Rooney speaks about the things we do, and why and how we do it. This week: a collaborative approach.
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A Vincentian Minute: What Why How 04
Fr. Rooney speaks about the things we do, and why and how we do it. This week: surfacing gifts.
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A Vincentian Minute: What Why How 05
Fr. Rooney speaks about the things we do, and why and how we do it. This week: advocating for lay leadership.
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