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Superior General calls for a Vincentian “Triple A”

Identifying two crucial issues for women today Fr. Gregory Gay, CM, Superior General of the Congregation of the Mission and the Daughters of Charity, suggests Giving in a three-fold way he  calls the “Vincentian Family Triple A”: Accompaniment, Action, and Advocacy.      Fr. Gielow, CM introduced him as the successor of St. Vincent who accepted [...]

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250+ Ladies of Charity gather in Washington

Reflecting on the theme “Giving in Faith and Love” close to 300 people will participate in the 12th Annual National Assembly September 12-16. Fr. Gregory gay, Superior General of the Congregation of the Mission , will address the Assembly Friday. Sr. Carol Keehan, DC will present the keynote on Saturday.   Related FAMVIN Posts:Relevance of [...]

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Relevance of the Ladies of Charity USA after 150 years

On the occasion of the 150th anniversary of Ladies of Charity USA in  2007 Father Gregory Gay, CM reflected on the Relevance of the Ladies of Charity under three headings –  Vincent’s first foundation, its foundation in the USA and move to international status, and for the world. He will keynote the 2012 Assembly to [...]

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ADVOCACY CONNECTIONS – Calling All Ladies of Charity Attorneys

We as Ladies of Charity can play a role as a “Lady Lawyer of Charity” pledging to take one pro bono case a year. From Summer 2012 issue of Servicette-Summer-2012 (pdf) As Catholics, we’re called to share our time, talents and treasures with the church and our brothers and sisters. As Ladies of Charity, we follow in the footsteps of [...]

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Where the Vincentian Family began – seed, lessons

Vincent de Paul found himself in a pressing situation which forced him to confront the poverty and the urgent needs of his parishioners. At the same time he became aware of the overflowing generosity of the people in that area. Their generosity, however, had to be channeled in the right direction … it had to [...]

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Ladies of Charity-AIC Relief for Philippine flood victims

Imelda Torres, AIC Philippines President writes Sunday, August 12, 2012, 8:07 AM Thank you for your concern and prayers, and do please continue with your prayers, as being the typhoon season more rains are bound to come. Many of our members coming from  Metro Manila, Pampanga and Laguna are badly affected by the massive floodings. [...]

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Junior LCUSA winner to be announced in DC

T-Shirt Contest for Junior LCUSA Exciting activities are happening with our wonderful Junior Ladies! To show our appreciation and recognition, we are having a Junior Ladies of Charity T-Shirt  design contest. The association with the winning design will be awarded $ 100 and their design will be available for all juniors at the Washington, DC Assembly. Juniors [...]

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Attending LCUSA Assembly? Don’t forget to book hotel

Those attending the 2012 LCUSA Assembly in Washington are encouraged to book their hotel rooms as soon as possible. Click here to be taken to the Hyatt Regency Bethesda, MD page.  Related FAMVIN Posts:Sr. Carol Schumer, DC – Marian services for LCUSADr. Carolyn Y. Woo – LCUSA Keynote SpeakerLadies of Charity USA – Medicaid ExpansionWhen clotheslines [...]

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Training resources for the Ladies of Charity/AIC

Twice a year, AIC publishes the Training Booklets and the Spiritual Reflexions about specific topics, as well as a Newsletter called AIC-INFO. Although these documents are written for the AIC “Volunteers” (as LCUSA members are called internationally) They are a valuabe resources not only into the aims and principles of the modern day Ladies of [...]

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Ladies of Charity of Central Alabama unveil website

The Ladies of Charity of Central Alabama are the latest group to come online. For a list of other Ladies of Charity associations who have come online visit their national site.     Related FAMVIN Posts:Ladies of Charity USA – Medicaid Expansion250+ Ladies of Charity gather in WashingtonRelevance of the Ladies of Charity USA after [...]

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