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A Conference of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul to be Established at the Vatican

On November 28th there was a meeting about the formation of the first conference of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul in the Vatican

A Social Project that Provides Dignified Work to Those Involved in Recycling

Recyclable articles are collected and then sold. This money ensures the survival of the families who are recycling.

Imbedded Seeds Develop Gradually

Almost 10 years ago, I attended a FAMVIN gathering in the U.S. where “Systematic change” was well explained. Inspired by this concept, I shared it with my friends and others who had experience in reaching out to homeless people.

Letter from Tomaž Mavrič, CM, President of the Executive Committee of the Vincentian Family, on the “13 houses” initiative

Letter from Tomaž Mavrič, CM, President of the Executive Committee of the Vincentian Family, on the “13 houses” initiative

The VFEC has emphasized that the Famvin Homeless Alliance (FHA), of which the 13 Houses Project is a part, is our unique common project in the area of charity. Therefore, it must be promoted enthusiastically within the Vincentian Family to reach each member’s heart so that everyone becomes a part of this common initiative.

Ladies of Charity, Daughters of Charity and  Depaul USA

Ladies of Charity, Daughters of Charity and Depaul USA

Ladies of Charity, Daughters of Charity and Depaul USA Members of the Little Rock, Arkansas Ladies of Charity have recently begun supporting the Jericho Way Center of Depaul USA. The facility opened a few months ago under the direction of Sr. Elizabeth Greim, DC, as a...

$11,000 worth of rocking for Vincentian Charity

$11,000 worth of rocking for Vincentian Charity

In the category of Inventive Fundraisers.... $11,000 worth of rocking for Vincentian Charity Bill Zlatos of Trib Total Media Pittsburgh writes Sister Lorraine Marie Ferlin, 72, of the Vincentian Home in McCandess is known as the 'Rock-a-thon Queen' because of her...

Where’s My Page?

Where’s My Page?

Along with significant changes in the Vincentian Family Office, there have been some changes right here at famvin.org as well. In an attempt to provide easy access to formation materials, you'll notice we've simplified the site menu (at the top, in BLACK). It now says...

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