Archive | October, 2008

"Life's too short not to be a Vincentian!"

Thus writes a Vincentian Service Corps volunteer in the Autumn issue of the VSC Newsletter now available in pdf format. Related FAMVIN Posts:Vincentian Service Corps – Central posts Winter Newsletter20th Annual Southern California VINCENTIAN FAMILY DAY"I've decided I'm a learner" Vincentian Service Corps volunteer"A year of service has made a lifetime of difference"

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Vincentian Family on YouTube

Joe Fitzgerald has added a new YouTube video about his work with indigenous people. A quick reminder that the Vincentian Encyclopedia has a page that tracks the growing number of YouTube videos related to the the Vincentian Family and its concerns. See also the famvinglobal channel on YouTube. Related FAMVIN Posts:DePaul U students viral video [...]

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What is going on in the Vincentian Family today?

One of the under-utilized features of the famvin site is a calendar that lists major events in each branch. Currently it can be found on the right side of every famvin page. Feel free to add your major events either directly or by sending a message to famvin using the contact page. Related FAMVIN Posts:Bl. [...]

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WDVD – What did Vincent do on…?

To find out visit John Rybolt’s amazing  reconstruction of Vincent’s daily activities  as recorded in his correspondence. Among the insights… Vincent wrote most of his letters on Fridays. Related FAMVIN Posts:“Advent and Christmas Wisdom from St. Vincent de Paul” Sources for understanding VincentVincent – Life from both sidesA Samaritan called Vincent de PaulVincent on the Trinity [...]

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"Serving quietly" – Daughters of Charity in San Antonio

“… they become part of the people that they work with, … They’ve been so inspirational to me. They just quietly do their work — they don’t ask for anything in return.” Related FAMVIN Posts:Door of Faith: St. Catherine Labouré, DCDaughters of Charity – Then and NowInternational Renewal Session for younger SistersChanging habits – Daughters [...]

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SVDP raises close to $1,000,000 in "Walk for the Poor"

Video presents the Walk for the Poor Project of the St. Vincent de Paul Society project which exceeded expectations. The video is also available in Spanish. Related FAMVIN Posts:The energy of Vincentian Youth“We are the Society of St. VIncent dePaul”Standby… or Engage?Hit the Pavement for the PoorVincent de Paul – Prioritize cuts to Hunger Programs

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Sisters of Charity Cincinnati list of social justice links

The website of the Sisters of Charity Cincinnati has an extensive list of links related to social justice ministries. Related FAMVIN Posts:“Wait-Watchers” discernmentChange it up for Lent!Cincinnati Sisters – Lenten Justice CalendarE-Voc – Sisters of Charity CincinnatiMission as a Sacred Trust: Past, Present, Future

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Joseph Loftus – Video on 3 billion people living in poverty

Vincentian Joseph Loftus uses Facedbook to draw attention to video “Hands” depicting the plight of 3 billion people in poverty on the occasion of Blog Action Day. Related FAMVIN Posts:No Related FAMVIN Posts

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Save the date; be the "Voice of the Poor"

The Vincent de Paul Society will join with 18 other Catholic organizations at the annual Catholic Social Ministry Gathering in Washington February 19-22, 2009. SVdP Voice of the Poor representatives have attended the gathering for the past five years. Related FAMVIN Posts:Vincent de Paul – Prioritize cuts to Hunger ProgramsSVDP CEO – Guide during crucial [...]

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Lay-led liturgies updated

Fr John O’Keefe CM of Australia has added the next few months of his ongoing series of  Lay Led Liturgy Services. These liturgies feature a Reflection for each Sunday based on the Lectionary Readings for the current Year. Related FAMVIN Posts:No Related FAMVIN Posts

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