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2010 Labor Day Statement – A New “Social Contract”

The United States Catholic Conference 2010 Labor Day Statement “A New “Social Contract” for Today’s “New Things” echos the title of Leo the XIII’s “Rerum Novarum” (Of New Things”).

It calls for Americans “to protect the life and dignity of each worker in a renewed and robust economy”. As a Vincentian footnote some might be surprised to know that it was a member of the Vincent de Paul Society who advised Leo the XIII on this first of the great Social Encyclicals and that Ozanam anticipated, and actually prepared the ground for, the recognition of the social issues in calling for a living wage.

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Zafèn gives expatriate Haitian professionals a chance to give back

Zafèn gives expatriate Haitian professionals a chance to give back

Another take on the importance of the Zafèn project of the Vincentian Family. There is no social security in Haiti – the Diaspora is the safety net of so many. Zafèn gives the Haitian expatriate community an opportunity to give back not only in money transfers but also in talent. The resources are limited in [...]

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A new generation of leaders in the Vincentian Family

A new generation of leaders in the Vincentian Family

After re-electing Yasmine Cajuste to a second term as President of  the Vincentian Marian Youth (VMY)  the General Assembly elected  a new International council. The four members representing the 4 continents of Africa, Americas, Asia and Europe are: Argelys del Rosario VEGA REYES (Panama), Ghislain Auguste ATEMEZING (Cameroon), Karmen KUNC (Slovenia), Anh Thu NGUYEN THI [...]

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The metamorphosis of VirtualVins – Communications hub

The metamorphosis of VirtualVins – Communications hub

On June 20, 1647, St. Vincent cried out very spontaneously at a meeting of the General Council of the Daughters of Charity: “Oh, my God, how necessary it is to have great communication with one another. To share everything. There is nothing more necessary. That is what binds hearts together” (SV XIII, 641).

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From the heart of Fr. Greg Gay

From the heart of Fr. Greg Gay

” I love the Congregation of the Mission, I love the Vincentian Family. I love the poor. This election is the work of the Holy Spirit. I promise to carry out during these years that which the Assembly requests. I promise to be faithful to the charism and I thank you for your kindness.” were [...]

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Photo gallery of St. Louis Vincentian Family celebration

The Associaltion of the Miraculous Medal website has an extensive photo gallery of their recent celebraation.n the weekend of August 21-22, 2010. They gathered to pray, work, and celebrate the 350th anniversary of the deaths of Saint Vincent and Saint Louise. By all acounts Fr. Greg Gay’s homily was truly inspirational. (Famvin has been given a copy of the video and hope tos make it availabe by this weekend)

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Special offer from Zafèn

Get online fast! The International Vincentian Family is offering to match the first $25,000 in scholarships that online donors give to Frederic Ozanam School, which is run by the Daughters of Charity in Haiti. A $100 scholarship will cover tuition, school supplies and a uniform for one student for one year. The goal is to [...]

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Catholic TV to feature documentary on Vincent

Catholic TV to feature documentary on Vincent

On September 14, Fr. Edward Udovic, C.M. will also be interviewed on This is the Day. Fr. Udovic will discuss the documentary, “Vincent De Paul: Charity’s Saint” which he wrote and produced at dePaul University. (Trailer of the documentary) The documentary “Vincent De Paul: Charity’s Saint” will air on CatholicTV during the week of September 27th. St. Vincent De Paul died on September 27th, 1660. The documentary will air at the following times. Monday 11:00PM Wednesday 2:00 PM Friday 12:00 PM and Sunday 2:00 AM

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Engaging new video for WYD Madrid 2011

Engaging new video for WYD Madrid 2011

View this engaging new video invitation to World Youth Day Madrid 2011

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Look at yourself after you view this video

This video, VIEWED BY 10 MILLION people, certainly puts what happens to us in perspective. And as the website says “attitude is altitude” “People are my passion” says Nick Vujijc who was born without arms or legs.

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Blessed Ghebre-Michael –

Blessed Ghebre-Michael –

Ghebre-Michael was a disciple of Justin de Jacobis for many years, and eventually decided, with Justin’s consent, to become a Vincentian. A date was fixed for him to begin his internal seminary but when the fixed day arrived he was under arrest, and he died before he could carry out his intention. In a letter to the Superior General, Jean-Baptiste Etienne, Justin explained all this but said that he called Ghebre-Michael a Vincentian “because in his heart he already belonged to the Congregation”.

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