by John Freund, CM | Aug 17, 2010 | Formation
VinFormation presents a photo essay based on excerpts from the writings of Pope John Paul II that provides inspiration for Vincentians, both religious and lay, in their ministry to the poor.
by John Freund, CM | Aug 4, 2010 | Formation
Bill Gates has succeeded in convincing some of the world’s richest men to part with their money. Part of it, anyway. In June, Gates and fellow gazillionaire Warren Buffett challenged the other members of the country’s billionaire club to give away at least...
by John Freund, CM | Jun 6, 2010 | Daughters of Charity, Formation, Vincentian Family
May 5-21, 2010 Sister Kieran Kneaves, Daughter of Charity USA West Central Province, spent time with the Daughters of the British Province giving a series of workshops and a retreat based on the life and inspiration of Sister Suzanne Guillemin, Superioress General...
by John Freund, CM | Jun 5, 2010 | Formation, Systemic change, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family Haiti Initiative
Did you know that Famvin is much more than just news? Roll your mouse over the links below Are you aware of the Daughters of Charity Wall of Videos? Have you ever visited the Virtual Vincentian Expo 350? Where would you turn of insights into systemic change or micro...
by John Freund, CM | Jun 3, 2010 | Formation, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Systemic change, Vincentian Family
The Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina has awarded nine Responsive Grants totaling $541,110 to nonprofit and faith-based organizations across South Carolina. Responsive Grants are designed to address the root causes of poverty through close collaboration...
by John Freund, CM | May 24, 2010 | Formation
From 21-23 May, seventeen members of the Vincentian Family from the AIC, SVP, Daughters of Charity and Brothers of Charity Services were involved in a 350th Jubilee retreat at Foxhill Retreat Centre, Frodsham, Cheshire. The theme of the retreat was “Waiting on the...
