by Famvin Media Resources | Jul 29, 2013 | Daughters of Charity, Formation
In celebration of July 31, the anniversary of the foundation of the Sisters of Charity of St. Joseph’s in Emmitsburg, MD, Famvin’s VinFormation– or “Learning to Serve”– section is highlighting its collection of online resources on...
by Famvin Media Resources | Jul 11, 2013 | Church, News, Vincentian Family
St. Agostina of the Sisters of Charity of St. Joan Antida is an inspiring example of the Vincentian blend of contemplation and action. She had a great devotion to the Mother of God, and her favorite prayer was the Rosary. She served the sick at Santo Spirito Hospital,...
by Famvin Media Resources | Jun 28, 2013 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Our new presentation illustrates how Bl. Pier Giorgio chose time and again to make right choices, despite both his parents being unreligious, and despite his position as the heir to a prestigious politician and newspaper man. He could have done anything he wanted, but...
by Famvin Media Resources | Jun 14, 2013 | Church, Daughters of Charity, News
Continuing our Vincentian Year of Faith series, this month we highlight the virtues of St. Catherine Labouré, DC. She was a nursing sister for over 40 years during which she humbly kept silent, never boasting about the fact that the Virgin Mary had appeared to her and...
by Famvin Media Resources | May 14, 2013 | Church, Congregation of the Mission, Formation, News
This month in our Year of Faith series, a new presentation on the life of St. John Gabriel Perboyre, CM, missioner to China and holy martyr. Read about his childhood in southern France, his vocation story, his journey to China, the persecutions and cruel tortures he...
