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Articles from the Famvin News Archive
Frederic’s legacy at 200
Celebrating 200 years of a visionary: Frederic Ozanam. A man who at age 20 wanted to put his faith into action. A man who created an international organization committed to assisting those in need and working for social justice. in more than 140 countries. Husband,...
Depaul International Week 2013 – September 23-30
To coincide with St Vincent de Paul’s feast day, Depaul International working to support people who are homeless is excited to announce the launch of Depaul International Week 2013 - Sept. 23-30. Depaul International Week will be celebrated across Ireland, Slovakia,...
Superior General, Vincent, Faith
Brothers and sisters, each year at the time of the feast of Saint Vincent de Paul we reflect on a theme that enables us to deepen our spirituality and to strengthen our commitment to the poor. This year we want to reflect on the theme of faith, the central theme of...
Know and conquer your Giants
Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast Tuesday September 24, 2013 We must pray for peace. Â Almost 100 Christians killed in Pakistan and many injured including children. Â Continued killing in Nigeria. Â So much violence against the innocent! Â Pray for those mourning the loss...
A man drawn to serve the poor
In a time of ignorance and suffering there was a man drawn to serve the poor. And his story became their story... And the story of 4,000 priests and brothers, 25,000 sisters and over 800,000 people who walk in his footsteps. They face the challenges of those who are...
Beginning a 500 mile walk on Vincent’s feast
Many have seen The Way, a movie starring Martin Sheen and Emilio Estevez. Two members of the FamVin family will begin the 500 mile walk on the feast of St. Vincent. Beth Nicol, the technical wizard who has worked behind the scenes on FamVin since 1998, and Susan...
Caricatures of Christ?
Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time (C), September 29, 2013 – Amos 6, 1a, 4-7; 1 Tim 6, 11-16; Lk 16, 19-31 The community of believers was of one heart and mind (Acts 4, 32) The rich man does not avail of Lazarus’ presence to be in solidarity with him. He maintains...
Vinnies warn against a return to old welfare policies
Vinnies (Australia) warn against a return to old welfare policies. With the new government sworn in this week, the St Vincent de Paul National Council has issued a warning against returning to old and out-dated welfare policies. “The government will do nothing to...
Masters of being real – Pope Francis and St. Vincent
The similarities between Vincent and Pope Francis are striking! The "Pope Francis Interview" provides an insight into his simplicity. In an unplanned coincidence VinFormation celebrates the feast of Vincent on September 27 with the release of "Vincent: Real, Simple"...
LCUSA Empower Women/Strengthen Families
Empower Women/Strengthen Families Sr. Margaret Keaveney, DC challenged member to always remember that they are daughters of God, created in his image. The 13th Annual National Assembly of the Ladies of Charity of the United States opened on September 20th in San Jose,...