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Interview with Mark McGreevy OBE, Depaul Group CEO
Enjoy this interview with Mark McGreevy, CEO of Depaul Group
The “Friends of Saint Vincent de Paul Project” (Rwanda)
Name of Project: The project is known as “Amis de St Vincent de Paul” which in English is translated “Friends of Saint...
From big to small, changing lives in the Philippines through the 13 Houses Campaign!
Under the most difficult circumstances, the innovative and hardworking Vincentian spirit flourishes.
A Stranger and you welcomed me – National Migration Week 2016
A Stranger and You Welcomed Me - National Migration Week, January 3-9, 2016 In the Gospel of Matthew (25:35) Jesus tells his disciples, "I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink,...
Talk to us in the New Year!
It's time for New Year's resolutions, and .famvin wants you to talk to us! So make your resolutions this year: I will comment on every article I read. I will use the "send us news" link to share news, events, photos, videos, formation materials with the Vincentian...
Vincentian Family at the U.N.: Forced Labor
When Vincentians think of forced labor, the image may come to mind of our Co-Founder relieving a debilitated galley slave in the 1947 movie, “Monsieur Vincent.” Centuries later, the plight of forced laborers calls us not only to come to their aid, but also to end...
Rare photographs of Ozanam’s daughter
Ralph Middlecamp has uncovered two rare photographs of Ozanam's daughter. The international website of the Society of St. Vincent dePaul writes that while in the famous National Gallery of Art in Washington DC, Ralph Middlecamp discovered 2 previously unknown photos...
December 2015 JMV Bulletin
From the December 2015 JMV Bulletin To be merciful as the Father is merciful. Those words summarize the invitation of Pope Francis during this Holy Year of Mercy, an invitation to be witnesses of mercy. Mercy arises from a feeling of compassion that is awakened in...
Pope’s Christmas message
Pope's Christmas message - Urbi et Orbi 25 December 2015 Dear brothers and sisters, Happy Christmas! Christ is born for us, let us rejoice in the day of our salvation! Let us open our hearts to receive the grace of this day, which is Christ himself. Jesus is the...
Fr. McCullen – Biography and his personal epilogue
Father McCullen was born in 1926 in Drogheda, Ireland. He entered the Congregation in 1945 after studying at St. Patrick’s College, Armagh, Northern Ireland. Prior to that he had studied at the National Seminary in Maynooth. In 1948, he earned (with honors) a...
+ Fr. Richard McCullen, CM
We just received word that former Superior General of the Congregation of the Mission Richard McCullen, CM died peacefully in his sleep. From the Curia of the Congregation... "Father McCullen passed away very peacefully at 6 a.m. this morning. The Visitor had called...
A mission continues! Tale of two Marillacs
A mission continues in A Tale of Two Marillacs: A Christmas Story by Sister Catherine Madigan, D.C. Once upon a time there were two Marillacs: Marillac High School in Northfield, Ill. (which closed in 1995), and Marillac House in westside Chicago (continuing after 100...