by John Freund, CM | Sep 26, 2008 | Formation, Poverty: Analysis and Responses
Thought impossible only a few years ago, the end of malaria is a cause that world leaders enthusiastically embraced at a UN conference to discuss new prevention methods and eradication opportunities. Private donors pledged an unprecedented $3 billion to virtually end...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 23, 2008 | Featured, Formation, Justice and Peace, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Social, Systemic change, Vincentian Family
Patricia de Nava offered her insights into systemic change to the Ladies of Charity gathered in San Antonio. Famvin is happy to present the podcast of her presentation. [audio:Patricia Nava.mp3] Download (right click to save) Word document 2008-09-23 Note: the Podcast...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 22, 2008 | Formation, Vincentian Family
Some new resources for the feast of St. Vincent… most notably vinformation, a site still in development and dedicated to the idea that learning about Vincent and his charism can be fun. The Vincentian Encyclopedia has added a great deal of other material.Some of...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 5, 2008 | Disasters and Responses, Formation, News, Vincentian Family
Jose Ramon Torremocha has issued an appeal for funds to assist hurricane victims in Haiti and has seeded the appeal with 10,000 Euros. Dear Fellow members: Urgently we address to you an emergency appeal for Haiti, where Hurricane Hanna (following Gustav) particularly...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 3, 2008 | Formation, Missions inter gentes, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Lay Missionaries
Alica Robey is a Vincentian lay Missionary from the USA living and working in Ethiopia. She is our first “long-term” missionary. Here is a letter from her. (Courtesy of Aidan Rooney) Greetings from Jimma, everyone! This is just another quick update...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 8, 2008 | Formation, Justice and Peace, Vincentian Family
There are at least four Vincentian-related “Causes” (to be supported) on the social networking site Facebook. Amate House Vincent’s CIrcle Volunteer at St. Vincent Depaul’s “Hotel” in Dayton VSO – VIncentian Solidarity Office...
