FAMVIN: The International Vincentian Family

The people behind famvin.org are being honored during Founder’s Week at St. John’s University. John Freund, CM, the person responsible for famvin since its inception a decade ago, is being honored with the SJU “International Medal” in recognition of the role of famvin in “promoting international good will.” This occasion will mark the first time [...]

Microcredit pioneer Muhammad Yunus has written his second book, Creating A World Without Poverty. The book outlines his concept of a “social business” serving the needs of the poor, and is critical of those who call themelves social entrepreneurs, but who operate with a profit motive. The book also provides an overview of the first [...]

The Vatican today released Pope Benedict’s Lenten message, the theme of which is “Christ Made Himself Poor for You.” The Holy Father focused his Lenten message on almsgiving. Read the Zenit account and the text of the message.

A “pioneer” Vincentian priest writes about the initiation of a Miraculous Medal Association at a parish in Thigio, Kenya. Read the story at the Association of the Miraculous Medal site.

In visiting the imprisoned, the “fundamentals of the Vincentian vocation” have been realized for two members of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul in Australia. Read about it. (Hat tip, vincentians.org.au )

Here’s a story about the composer of “Requiem in D Minor”, which is dedicated to Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton. R. Wayne Walters’ longtime connection with the College of Saint Elizabeth inspired him to dedicate his “major sacred work” to the saint. Read the story.