A few weeks ago, .famvin author Fr. Pat Griffin and Ladies of Charity-USA President Mary Ann Dantuono celebrated with the members of GLOBE, a microloan program, as they made their final presentations this...
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“If A Stranger” – Song for the North American Vincentian Family Meeting
Sr. Caroljean Willie, Sister of Charity of Cincinnati, shares the song "If A Stranger" with the Vincentian Family. Although the song is copyrighted by the Columban Fathers, they have given us permission to use it and post it on the Famvin website. Sister Terry...
Mission Driven Decision Making – Helping Those Most In Need
"We strive to provide excellent education for all people, especially those lacking economic, physical, or social advantages." This excerpt, from St. John's University Mission statement, is what St. John's president Dr. Gempesaw testified about before the New York...
National Day of Prayer for Migrants and Refugees
Just as we are about to begin our year of welcoming the stranger, the Catholic bishops of the United States have designated today, December 12, the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, as a national day of prayer for migrants and refugees. Below are excerpts from...
Jubilee Year #AIC400 Begins – Jubilee Prayer
On Thursday, December 8, the AIC began their Jubilee Year to celebrate the 400th Anniversary of their foundation and the birth of the Vincentian charism. Below is an excerpt from a letter to volunteers from the Executive Board and Permanent Committee, Alicia, Aliette,...
The Things They Carry
At some point in your life, you have probably been asked the question, "If you were stranded on a desert island, what three things would you bring with you?" Now, imagine it is not a desert island and it is only one thing. And that one thing is what helps carry you...
New International Spiritual Advisor of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul
The Council General International (CGI) of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul (SSVP) is very happy to introduce to everyone our new International Spiritual Advisor, Rev. Fr. Robert P. Maloney, C.M. Rev. Fr. Robert P. Maloney, C.M. was the 23rd Superior General of...
Interview With SSVP Global President Renato Lima de Oliveira
When I started to do the visits, when I started to attend the conference meetings and activities, then I said to myself: "This is where I belong." In a 12-minute interview with Alison Souto from Ozanam TV, SSVP Global President Renato Lima de Oliveira tells us: who he...
New Solar-Paneled Parking Lot in Leavenworth
The new solar-paneled, 50-space parking lot on the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth (SCLs) Mother House campus – a first in Leavenworth – officially went “live” on Friday, November 11. The SCLs hosted a transfer of energy ceremony that day to flip the switch to...
Nigerian Perspective on the Ongoing Formation Program
September 9 – November 4, 2016 I am Fr. Ambrose Esigbemi Umetietie, CM from the province of Nigeria. After my ordination in August 2013, I was sent to Chad International Mission. However, I had to spend about five months in Cameroon to learn French before resuming my...
