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The Rosalie Projects: Like no other
by .famvin | May 26, 2024 | Daughters of Charity, News | 0 Comments
The aim of the “Like no other” project was to refurbish the laundry room of a Centre for Children of Differing Abilities run by the Daughters of Charity in the Republic of Albany.
Building Dreams: Progress and Partnerships in the 13 Houses Project of the Vincentian Family
by .famvin | May 26, 2024 | News | 1 Comment
Inspired by the rich discussions at the FHA Conference in Manila to empower individuals and communities in slums, a local gathering of the Vincentian Family convened in Curitiba, Brazil, where the “13 Houses” project called “Dignified Housing” has been providing homes to vulnerable families since 2020.
Serving With Compassion: The Inspiring Work of 103 Saints Korean Catholic Center Vincentian Conference in Los Angeles (USA)
by .famvin | May 25, 2024 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
Empowering Charity: Innovating Fundraising for the Society of St. Vincent De Paul in Ghana
by .famvin | May 23, 2024 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments
During the 3rd National Festival meeting of the St. Vincent De Paul in Bolgatanga, Ghana, Bishop Alfred Agyenta emphasized the need for innovative income-generating projects to support charity work.
EWTN to feature Elizabeth Seton Children’s Center
by .famvin | Sep 13, 2021 | News
EWTN’s “News in Depth” piece coming this fall will feature spokesperson Stephanie and Sisters Dorothy Metz and Carol Barnes
AIC Volunteers in Vietnam Work to Reduce Plastic Waste
by .famvin | Sep 12, 2021 | News
To reduce plastic waste and raise awareness about environmental protection, AIC volunteers decided to begin selling rice straws in their local community.
Official Photos of the C.M. and D.C. Superior General
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Sep 1, 2016 | Congregation of the Mission, News
Here you can download the official photos of Very. Rev. Tomaž Mavrič, C.M., successor to St. Vincent de Paul.
Missionaries @NiagaraUniv are Home!
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Aug 31, 2016 | News
The other day we told you about some missionaries from Niagara University who went to Haiti. They're home, and there's more news to tell! WIVB Buffalo tells the good news: Niagara University seniors Morgan Dahlberg and Amber Mis are used to being students, but for the...
Are you a Candidate for the .famvin Editorial Team?
by .famvin | Aug 30, 2016 | Announcements, Featured, News, Social
Our international digital network, .famvin, has been very lucky over the last 20 years to work with a team of excellent editors, several of whom have served from the very first day on. We are grateful to all of the volunteers who have shared or continue to share their...
Keep Our Elections in Prayer
by Elizabeth Astridge | Aug 30, 2016 | News
The Sisters of Charity Federation members committed themselves to joining in prayer and fasting for wisdom and discernment as the U.S. moves toward the national elections. They call everyone to join in prayer and fasting especially on the 2nd Tuesday of every month in...
@SJUMission Students Explore Faith, Fellowship at World Youth Day
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Aug 28, 2016 | News
Faith was on the march! In his homily at World Youth Day (WYD), an international gathering of Catholic youth, His Holiness Pope Francis encouraged the millions of young people participating in Kraków, Poland, this summer to “believe in a new humanity” that’s stronger...
Happy 20th Birthday to the Center for Spirituality at Work!
by Elizabeth Astridge | Aug 27, 2016 | News
Tuesday, August 16 marked the 20th Birthday of the Incorporation of the Center for Spirituality at Work! Twenty years fulfilling their mission to "unite diverse people for spiritual transformation and social justice." Twenty years providing programs to develop...
Can You Say No to Pope Francis on September 1?
by John Freund, CM | Aug 27, 2016 | Church, News, Pope
September 1, Pope Francis asks us to pray for creation. Last year Pope Francis declared September 1st as the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation. Pope Francis states that “The annual World Day of Prayer...
Committing Globally to Another World
by Sr. Roma De Robertis | Aug 26, 2016 | News, Sisters of Charity
Three Canadian women religious from the Sisters of Charity Federation participated in the 2016 World Social Forum (WSF) August 9-14 in Montreal, Quebec with thousands of people from around the world. The two Acadian (French-speaking) women religious were Sisters...
Pray for Sisters Found Dead in Mississippi
by Elizabeth Astridge | Aug 25, 2016 | News, Sisters of Charity
News released from the Sisters of Charity Federation today, August 25, 2016: Charity family, We regretfully inform you that earlier today, Sister Paula Merrill with the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, and Sister Margaret Held with the School Sisters of St. Francis,...