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Famvin has just received word that Fr. Norberto Carcellar, CM, tireless and innovative pioneer in ministry with the homeless around the world died from an apparent heart attack. Well-known for his work in the garbage dumps in the Phillipines and the International...
You don't build people up by putting them down. ST Vincent de Paul Society Australia Chief Executive, Dr John Falzon, says this Budget is deeply offensive to the people for whom every day is already a battle. "The government would like us to believe that this Budget...
The most recent figure estimates it at $22.55 according to the Non-Profit Times "Nonprofits that used volunteer services last year got a little more bang for their buck. The value of a volunteer hour stood at $22.55 during 2013, according to a report from...
DIVERSITY DAY May 21 The tragedy of September 11, 2001 clearly illustrated that serious conflict can arise over "cultural differences." Shortly after this tragic event, 185 nations unanimously adopted the UNESCO Universal Declaration on Cultural Diversity to proclaim...
Once again the Daughters of Charity Archives brings history to life in a letter written by a Daughter of Charity eye-witness at the height of anti-immigrant and anti-Catholic movement over 150 years ago. It shows how innocent children were affected. Nativism was a...
The Ontario Vincent dePaul Society models a strategy for equipping children for school. The case: In late August for the past two years we went to the homes of the families in need that we serve and gave the parent/s a $100.00 Walmart voucher for each of the school...
The local organization of Vincentian Lay Missionaries (MISEVI) in Slovakia is still in its infancy, but has already played a major role inspiring youth.. In early November 2013, MISEVI Slovakia hosted a European–wide meeting of MISEVI in Nitra. This younger branch of...
Catholic Online (www.catholic.org) headlines... Pope Francis called for governments to do their part to aid the poor by redistributing wealth in a spirit of generosity. Pope Francis made the plea on Friday during a speech to U.N. Secretary General Ban Kai Moon. Below...
At least that is what Pope Francis thinks! Pope's Mass: Saints are not heroes, they are sinners that bear witness to Christ During his homily at Casa Santa Marta, Pope Francis talked about the path to holiness. He explained that saints are not heroes, but sinners that...
Favorite images of Church Social Media from Faithful Followers of the #ChSocM Chat! More about Church Social Media Chats #chsocm Social media is all the rage in the church world. Everyone is tweeting, updating their Facebook pages, statuses and groups—but is there a...
