by John Freund, CM | Sep 8, 2008 | Social, Social Media, Vincentian Family
First came Facebook, the popular social networking site. Then, the believers’ version, Faithbook. And today Pope Benedict XVI made an unlikely addition to the ranks of social network users. He has posted for the first time a message on a networking site for... by John Freund, CM | Sep 7, 2008 | Justice and Peace, Vincentian Family
The new State president of the St Vincent de Paul Society warns the charity is facing possibly the toughest period in its history because of the increase in people struggling to afford the basic costs of living. Despite encountering the worst extremes of poverty... by annaread | Sep 7, 2008 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Vincentian Family
This four-week series by Fr Robert P. Maloney, C.M. aims at helping members of the Vincentian Family find more ways of talking and reflecting about concept systemic change and its implications. This week, Fr. Maloney shows how modern concepts of systemic change fit... by John Freund, CM | Sep 6, 2008 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
Who was Frederic – what did he do and say and what is his significance for today? FAMVIN.ORG has compiled a short list of links helpful in answering these questions. Who was Frederic? Vincentian Encyclopedia on Frederic Frederic Ozanam – Life brief... 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 5, 2008 | Daughters of Charity, Vincentian Family
The Daughters of Charity are accepting food donations at 500 NW 63rd Ave. in Miami. Needed items include powdered and evaporated milk, canned hot dogs and packaged red beans, lentils and black beans.