FAMVIN: The International Vincentian Family

Prostitution has existed for a long time in Limoges, as it has in other cities. In September 2001, at the beginning of the academic year, we were struck by the increasing number of younger people gathering and settling in a particular area of the city centre. The new bishop of our diocese, asked a Daughter [...]

Dear Members of the Vincentian Family, As you know the Daughters of Charity International website is updated on the 1st of each month. As from tomorrow, 1st April, take time to check out:

The Justice, Peace, Integrity of Creation Commission of the USG/UISG invites all member congregations to participate in a day of prayer and fasting for an end to violence and war in Darfur, Iraq, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, Northern Uganda, Nepal, Columbia, Israel, Palestine, Lebanon and all those places in our world where there is discord and [...]

The French and the Spanish version of the Vincentian Encyclopedia feature a “This Date in History” section called “Ephemerides”. This feature automatically posts historical events that occurred on any given date during the year. We are looking for someone to manage this section for the English version. The only skill required is the ability to [...]

THE St Vincent de Paul Society (Australia) is concerned at the suggestion of a $10 a tonne carbon levy as a way of tackling the important issue of climate change. While much of the debate has focused on the impact a levy would have on business and the economy, our concerns relate to the financial [...]

EMMITSBURG, MD, March 14, 2007: The Daughters of Charity Emmitsburg Province announces plans for celebrating the Bicentennial of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton’s arrival in Emmitsburg in July 1809; and unveils the logo, The Seton Legacy of Charity, which will graphically represent the beginning and continuation of her legacy.