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![The Association of the Miraculous Medal, Full of Life in the Philippines](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2019/08/201908AMM-Filipinas.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
The Association of the Miraculous Medal, Full of Life in the Philippines
Planning and formation, continuing the Apostolate of spreading the devotion of the Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal to different families.
![Apostolic Journey of his Holiness Pope Francis to Mozambique, Madagascar and Mauritius](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2019/08/Madagascar-FI.png?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Apostolic Journey of his Holiness Pope Francis to Mozambique, Madagascar and Mauritius
Pope Francis is less than a month away from starting his trip to Mozambique, Madagascar and Mauritius, in Africa.
![Fr. Tomaz Mavric Blesses Workers in Napa Valley](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2019/08/Fr-tomaz-Napa-Valley-FI.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Fr. Tomaz Mavric Blesses Workers in Napa Valley
Fr. Tomaz Mavric led a celebration at a Napa church for those who serve the wine industry to themselves be served – and honored.
![History of the Ladies of Charity USA](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2017/06/aic-lcusa-timeline.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
History of the Ladies of Charity USA
St. Vincent de Paul’s first foundation, the Ladies of Charity, responded to the needs of the poor in 17th century France, and continue to do so today in the International Associations of Charity (abbreviated: AIC). Next week they celebrate their 402nd anniversary.
![Cloistered, Conflicted or Concerned – Which Are You?](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2019/02/dee-mansi-view-featured-4.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Cloistered, Conflicted or Concerned – Which Are You?
Hopefully, we don’t remain too cloistered that we rely on our prayers to create concrete opportunities – speaking out to advocate for the helpless!
![The Pope Video • Families, Schools of Human Development](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2017/02/pope-video-2-facebook.png?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
The Pope Video • Families, Schools of Human Development
“The Pope Video” series continues! Watch the latest 2-minute installment: Families, Schools of Human Development.
![Interview with Bro. René Stockman, Superior General of the Brothers of Charity](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2019/08/interview-grazini-stockman-video-featured.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Interview with Bro. René Stockman, Superior General of the Brothers of Charity
The .famvin Press Office interviews Bro. René Stockman, Superior General of the Brothers of Charity.
![A Canadian View: To Seek and Find](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2018/02/a-canadian-view-jim-paddon-featured.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
A Canadian View: To Seek and Find
Do we use the opportunity to seek and find what more is needed or what more can we do for a person or family?
![Hope Found at the Border: Vincentian Volunteers in El Paso, Texas and Juarez, Mexico](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2019/08/CVV-group-at-Las-Americas-featured.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Hope Found at the Border: Vincentian Volunteers in El Paso, Texas and Juarez, Mexico
Each year, Colorado Vincentian Volunteers takes our volunteers to El Paso, Texas and Juarez, Mexico to study the issues at the border. These are a few of their reflections.
![Interview with Fr. Robert Maloney, C.M. on his book “Mystic of Charity”](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2019/08/elena-grazini-and-fr-maloney-book-interview-mystic-of-charity.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Interview with Fr. Robert Maloney, C.M. on his book “Mystic of Charity”
Watch an interview by Elena Grazini (Famvin Press Office, Rome) with Father Maloney about his latest book on St. Vincent de Paul, “Mystic of Charity”.