November 25 is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. It is followed by 16 days of action to end violence against women.
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Vincentians Raise Almost $250,000 for Beirut
The International Vincentian Family has raised nearly $250,000 on behalf of the Lebanese Vincentian Family to support the victims of the blast in Beirut last August.
The FHA & Laudato Si’ – The Famvin Homeless Alliance and Laudato Si’ (and III)
The following is Part 3 of a reflection on our Pope’s words and a consideration of how Laudato Si’ both informs and affirms the work of the Famvin Homeless Alliance.
Mama Around the Globe
As we celebrate Women’s History Month it might be worth a visit to the International Museum of Women for their insights into “MAMA – Motherhood around the Globe”
Pope’s constant refrain – is it ours?
A number of writers have noted a common theme in much of what Pope Francis says and does. The article captures it nicely. "Pope Francis' constant refrain: 'Go forth,' evangelize, help the poor", Especially for those who walk in the footsteps of Vincent, Louise,...
Cardinal – Vatican questionnaire reveals suffering
The responses to the Vatican questionnaire about on family life reflect a great amount of suffering around the world, the general secretary of the synod has said in an article in the Catholic Herald. As of February 19, about 80 per cent of the world’s bishops’...
Pope uses smart phone to urge Unity
In an unusually informal video made on a smartphone held by a Pentecostal pastor, Pope Francis called on all Christians to set aside their differences, explaining his “longing” for Christian unity. The seven-minute video, which was posted on YouTube, was made during a...
Gail Rieth – 7th Anniversary
Today marks the seventh anniversary of the untimely death of an early collaborator in various FamVin projects. Sr. Gail Rieth RSM had just hit her stride in developing formation resources for FamVin when, still in her 50's, she was hit by a perfect storm of health...
Assessment of UN critique of Vatican
Fr Thomas Reese SJ offers an assessment of the UN committee report on the Rights of the Child in his blog. Fr Reese writes: The UN committee report on the Vatican's role in sexual abuse was a missed opportunity. It could have played an important role in improving the...
Childrens App – Pope Francis Comics
The success of a kids’ comic book about Pope Francis has prompted its Italian publisher to turn it into an app for the English-speaking world according to a CNS Blog. Called “Pope Francis Comics,” the app offers a kid-friendly mini-bio of the Argentine pontiff and 13...
“Nuns Build” for Sandy victims
Catholic Sisters from across the country, along with their friends and families are coming to Rockaway, NY for Nun’s Build to rebuild the homes and lives of Sandy survivors. "NUNS BUILD" October 13-18, 2014. On-site skilled site supervisors will teach volunteers how...
Conference call… in real life!
For many in the Vincentian Family conference calls have become an inescapable fact of life. For an insight into what happens all to often …
