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Articles from the Famvin News Archive
Plastic shopping bags – sleeping mats for the homeless
Ordinary plastic grocery bags turned into sleeping mats for the homeless? Yes, you read that correctly. Watch this video on how to do this at home. I suspect you will never look at those plastic bags in the same way. http://youtu.be/BiUC0iDQtkA Certainly in the...
President of St. John’s Retires
Fr. Don Harrington has announced his retirement effective July 31. He writes on the university website... I write to inform you that I have today advised the University’s Board of Trustees of my intention to retire as President of St. John’s, effective July 31, 2013....
Photo Gallery – Pope and Superior General
Visit a gallery of photos used to create this collage of the meeting between Vincentian Superior General Gregory Ga, CM and Pope Francis on the occasion of celebrating Eucharist in Santa Marthae Residence.
Sisters, Kentucky Derby and Trafficking
The Louisville Courier headlines Rally warns of human trafficking during this week of Kentucky Derby. The Sisters of Charity of Nazareth played a prominent role in raising awareness of a potential spike in illegal human trafficking during Derby Week. Activists...
Jesus’ last wishes
Jesus is bidding his disciples farewell. He sees that they are sad and afraid. They all know that they are spending the last hours with their Teacher. What will happen when they need him? To whom will they go? Who will defend them? Jesus wants to give them...
Niagara U. students donating “left-over” items
It's part of an annual end of school year ritual. It’s no secret that students sometimes leave usable items in their wake as the hustle to summer vacation begins. A Niagara University committee is now coordinating an effort to put those items to good use. A win-win...
Elizabeth Seton – Soul Sisters (and brothers)
"Soul Sister" by S. Janet Gildea SC is found in the May issue of E-voc) from the sisters of Charity of Cincinnati. As you make your way along a journey of discernment, the companionship and deep listening of a “soul sister” is a special blessing. Whether it’s a family...
Mother’s Day: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
View or download VinFormation’s new presentation: How St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Embodied Motherhood.
Could you pass this homeless test?
If you were homeless could you... 1. Locate a thrift store in the area and have someone else pick out clothes and shoes for you, do your best to fit in them. Don’t give your opinion. Wear them for a week. 2. Here is your budget (social security disability, public aid,...
DePaul U students viral video on homlessness
Two millions views on YouTube for a video on Homelessnes! Not bad for a group of DePaul University student filmmakers. A simple yet powerful first person account. Produced by DePaul student filmmakers, a YouTube video of a homeless man in Chicago discussing the...
