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Vincentian Family 350th Anniversary Year of Jubilee
Between 27th September 2009 and 27th September 2010 the Vincentian Family will be celebrating a special year of jubilee commemorating the deaths of its patrons, St Vincent de Paul and St Louise de Marillac with a series of events and activities throughout the year.
This special year provides an opportunity to make a real difference by highlighting the plight of disadvantaged and vulnerable people in Britain today, raising the profile of the work of the Vincentian Family and by renewing its members in the values of their Vincentian spirit.
Members of the Vincentian Family work to tackle issues of poverty and disadvantage in a practical way. Over the last 350 years they have had an impact on the lives of hundreds of thousands of disadvantaged people across the world and their vision has inspired millions of people worldwide to work alongside the vulnerable and marginalized, helping to positively impact and transform their lives.
Over the coming year a series of national events are being held to mark the 350th Anniversary, alongside many local events being organized by various members.
Planned activities to commemorate the 350th Anniversary include:
350 Lives initiative
The Vincentian Family will be collectively working together to make a practical difference in the lives of 350 people (individuals, families or groups) over the course of the coming year. Through cooperation between the various members of the Vincentian Family, 350 opportunities to help disadvantaged or vulnerable people are currently being identified, in addition to the regular work of the Family throughout the country. See www.vmp.org.uk/350th/350-lives for further details.
Vincentian Family Art competition
A competition will be taking place for art that expresses the Vincentian spirit and ethos.
National liturgical celebrations
Celebrations are to be held in Liverpool, London, Glasgow and Edinburgh.
“Monsieur Vincent” the musical
An English production of the French musical “Monsieur Vincent” by Dominic Laprise and Dominique Martens is currently being discussed.
Other events will be announced through the year. Please visit www.vmp.org.uk for further details on the 350th Anniversary celebrations and for further information on other events planned for the coming year. Famvin have also set up an international website specifically for the 350th Anniversary which has news, resources, spiritual reflections from the Vincentian Family Worldwide.
The Vincentian Family is present in 103 countries worldwide with over 6 million members. The Family has a significant presence here in the UK with member organizations, including the Vincentian Millennium Partnership, Depaul UK , the St Vincent de Paul Society ,the International Association of Charities (AIC), the company of Mission Priests and the Daughters of Charity.
In the UK membership organizations run over 1,845 projects, serving vulnerable sections of society such as children and families, homeless, elderly, young people, those with disability or chronic illnesses, asylum seekers, migrants and those who are trafficked. Member organizations belonging to the Vincentian Family offer support and help to all regardless of age, religion, sexual orientation or ethnic background.
The Vincentian Family is calling on others to join them in this special year of celebration. If you would like to get involved in any of the planned events above please visit www.vmp.org.uk or email Sr Maureen Tinkler at vmp@depauluk.org for further details.