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A Desire to Help and Transform the Lives of the Poorest
by Elspeth Robinson | September 22, 2024 | News | 0 Comments
In 2002, after being made redundant from St John of God Hospital in Scorton, North Yorkshire, I found myself on a life-changing journey to Kumi Hospital in eastern Uganda.
“Letter of St. Louise de Marillac” to the Vincentian Family, on the Occasion of the Second Convocation in Rome, November 14-17 #famvin2024
by .famvin | September 21, 2024 | Famvin 2024, News | 0 Comments
Can you imagine what St. Louise de Marillac would say to us if she wrote a letter to her spiritual descendants today? This article is just a literary exercise, but perhaps it could be something like this.
Navjyoti Centre, Surkhet: Uplifting Communities
by Ankita Thomas, SCN | September 19, 2024 | News, Sisters of Charity | 0 Comments
Navjyoti Centre in Surkhet, Nepal, is a unit of Nepal Nazareth Society under Sisters of Charity of Nazareth.
SSVP Australia Celebrates 170 Years of History
by .famvin | September 18, 2024 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
To commemorate 170 years of service to those most in need, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in Australia organized two significant events.
A new Beginning for Families affected by the Fuego Volcano Eruption in Guatemala
by Javier F. Chento | Oct 6, 2024 | News
A significant milestone was reached as 32 families affected by the devastating Fuego Volcano eruption in Guatemala received the deeds to their new homes.
Program of the Second Convocation of the Vincentian Family 2024 #famvin2024
by .famvin | Oct 6, 2024 | Famvin 2024, News
The Second Convocation of the Vincentian Family, to be held November 14-17, 2024 in Rome, is an important event that will bring together members of this vast family from more than 160 branches worldwide.
Igniting Passion for Reading in Young Minds
by Prasanthi Mandapati, SCN | Jul 6, 2024 | News
Reading books is becoming less popular as smartphones, social networking, and video games overwhelm the contemplative experience of reading. Reading opens up unlimited possibilities to the students with the skills they need for lifetime learning and success by instilling this habit in the children’s early stages.
Second Vincentian Family Convocation: “Keeping the Fire Burning: Vincentian Synodality in Action” (14 – 17 November 2024 in Rome, Italy)
by Vincentian Family Office | Jul 6, 2024 | Famvin 2024, Featured, News
The Vincentian Family Executive Board invites you to our Second Vincentian Family Convocation: “Keeping the Fire Burning: Vincentian Synodality in Action” (14 – 17 November 2024 in Rome, Italy).
The Sons of Charity elect a new General Council
by .famvin | Jul 4, 2024 | News, Vincentian Family
The Sons of Charity are a religious congregation under pontifical right , founded by Father Anizan at Christmas 1918.
Letter of the Postulator General of the Congregation of the Mission on New Martyrs
by Serhiy Pavlish, C.M. | Jul 4, 2024 | Congregation of the Mission, News
In this letter, the Postulator General invites the Visitors and Regional Superiors to respond to Pope Francis’ call for a Catalogue of New Martyrs.
Letter from the President General of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul for Vincentian Youth Day
by Juan Manuel B. Gómez | Jul 4, 2024 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Today, July 4, we celebrate the feast of Pier Giorgio Frassati, patron of the youth of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. We live at a time when the faith and the Vincentian values that we defend are more important than ever.
Vincentian Youth: United in Synodality and Strengthened in Faith
by Juliana Rosa Silva | Jul 4, 2024 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
On July 4, 1925, at the age of 24, Pier Giorgio Frassati, a great young man who chose to spend his youth in service to the most needy and abandoned, returned to the embrace of the Father.
The Rosalie Projects: As if you Weren’t the Same…
by Anyanwu Sylvia Chinagorom, DC | Jun 30, 2024 | News
The “Hope Centre” in Abuja, Nigeria, is a truly inclusive education centre for children and young adults, with or without disabilities, within a school and a Rosalie Rendu vocational training centre.
It’s Called Fairness
by Jim Claffey | Jun 27, 2024 | Formation, News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
A three-year-old screams “It’s not fair” when she thinks her brother gets something she doesn’t. Another child cries out the same when told it’s time for bed while an older sibling stays up.
Third Issue of Famvin Newsletter Is Now Available!
by .famvin | Jun 25, 2024 | Featured, News
The Famvin Communications Commission has released the third issue of the bulletin “FamVin News”. Click to see It! ☝️