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A Daughter of Charity writes of her experience as a Community Based Rehabilitation Worker in Nigeria. “I will never forget the look of surprise and utter disappointment on the face of my closest friend when I informed her of my intention to join the Daughters of Charity. She couldn’t understand how and why a young [...]

dePaul University is sponsoring a Virtual Visit to Choix, Haiti’s School of Choice. The primary purpose of  ’A Virtual Visit to Choix’ is to raise funds for our operating budget for 2012-2013 and to cement our long-term sustainability.   Highlights of the Evening … A buzz-filled evening offering a peek inside the School of Choice, through [...]

Amanda in Drink Deeply  My Daughter posts the views of a postulant  and some constructive thoughts about the average age of sisters today.  ”Let’s just admit something straight up – Sisters are getting older. The average age of the majority of religious communities is increasing, rather than decreasing. Convents are closing, schools and hospitals are [...]

Can’t remember what or when Pentecost is? Well for starters, it’s this Sunday, and if you want a little more info on this celebration of the Holy Spirit and the birthday of the Church, take a look at Busted Halo’s two minute video. (From BustedHalo.com) Related FAMVIN Posts:Vincentian Pentecost ReflectionsMini-retreat in the Spirit of St. [...]

The international site of the Daughters of Charity reports that the third meeting of the Vincentian Family was held on April 28-29 in Sniatyn, Ukraine. The title of the meeting was, “With Renewed Charity, We Serve Those Who Are Poor.” Pilgrims came from practically all of the Ukraine. Representatives from Russia, Belorussia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Chicago and also [...]

Follow this link to a clear, concise and comprehensive listing of the resources available by topics and media types. You might be surprise at just how rich the offerings are. Related FAMVIN Posts:We will adapt your material for VinFormationApril 23, 1833 Foundation of the Society of St. Vincent dePaulPopular Resources for Vincentian SpiritualityHave you played [...]

Antoine Frederic Ozanam was a great apostle of charity and reconciliation, an important thinker, a man of action and a man of tremendous transcendence during the first half of the nineteenth century, a time when the social questions was being raised. Luis Fernando Figari explores this theme in Frederic Ozanam: Apostle of Charity and Reconciliation . [...]

According to Vatican Insider the Episcopal Conference of South Korea has created a handbook for the Catholic environmentalist. Published by the Episcopal Commission for Justice and Peace, “Catholic Teachings on the Environment” is a compendium of Catholic thought on the ecosystem and its development. “It is a collection of texts ranging from Lumen Gentium to Gaudium et [...]

Jeff writes… “Just wanted to let you know that I viewed the May 5 “on-line Virtual Meeting gathering”.  I recently purchased a smart phone and am gradually becoming more familiar with it thanks to my two grandchildren.  I actually watched part of the May 5 event on my smart phone when I had to be away from by [...]

Former DePaul University president, Rev. John T. Richardson, reflects on his 13 Years in Kenya. Fr. John Richardson C.M. gives a first-hand analysis of the prospects and problems facing the people of Kenya and life in Nyeri. Watch  Related FAMVIN Posts:DePaul University sponsors virtual event for HaitiNew – The Vincent de Paul Quotes SiteSt. Vincent de Paul, [...]