FAMVIN: The International Vincentian Family

Vincentian Youth in Australia are moving into high gear preparing to participate in World Youth Day in uniquely VIncentian manner. They will be part of the more than ten different diocesan and youth groups planning their pilgrimages to World Youth Day in Madrid.

Visit the English language site of World Youth Day Madrid 2011. Join in the selection process for the official hat for WYD 2011. Learn about Vincentian preparations.

Two news items about the work of Vincentians in Fiji. Fr. Gregory Gay, CM visits Fiji in July  and the Australian CM site reports that  Alicia Webster NSW State Vice-President of the Society travelled with four other young Vincentians to Fiji’s main island of Viti Levu to rekindle FAMVIN friendships, a product of WYD, and [...]

Notes from the presentation by Sr Catherine Salani DC at the FamVin World Youth Day  Gathering in July of this year are now available on the FamVin Australia site.   They can be accessed  through the link: Presentation Notes .   In her presentation, Sr Catherine focused on St Louise de Marillac. Other presentations from the FamVin [...]

Photo gallery of St. John’s students and campus ministers participating in FAMVIN 2008 – the international Vincentian Family Gathering prior to World Youth Day.

A Saint Vincent de Paul Society operation, Ozanam Bakehouse, is involved in baking one million hosts for the World Youth Day Celebrations. The bakehouse offers supported employment for people with physical and mental disabilities. Read the story.