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The Vincentian Family is a movement made up of more than 160 institutions and some 4,000,000 people who follow Jesus Christ, serving the poor, as did St. Vincent de Paul, St. Louise de Marillac and many other believers who, over the last four centuries, have enriched the Vincentian charism.
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Articles from the Famvin News Archive
Humility of Vincent (1) – eyes of those who knew him
by John Freund, CM | Oct 3, 2012 | Congregation of the Mission, Vincentian Family
The biographers of Vincent de Paul often refer to his humility, but do not provide a framework for his experience. As the fundamental attitudes with regard to Vincent’s action are described in formation programs, as well as in publications about our spirituality, we...
Vincentian Brother’s mural celebrated
by John Freund, CM | Oct 2, 2012 | Vincentian Family
Visit the slide show presented by News Works in its story about Bro. Mark Elder's work - DePaul Catholic mural highlights education and Germantown's history After three years of painting — with a whole lot of neighborhood teamwork mixed in — a bright, vibrant mural...
Daughters of Charity Focus on the Faith of Vincent…
by John Freund, CM | Oct 2, 2012 | Daughters of Charity
The Daughters of Charity Focus on the Faith of Vincent (Link no longer active)... "As we read in the Pastoral Recommendations for the Year of Faith, given by the Congregation for the Doctrine of Faith, “the Saints and the Blessed are the authentic witnesses of the...
Vincentian universities collaborate across oceans
by John Freund, CM | Oct 2, 2012 | Congregation of the Mission, Vincentian Family
Danny Pilario CM writes on his Facebook page... "It is heartwarming to see these two great Catholic institutions in the US collaborate. St. Vincent School of Theology is also starting a collaborative work with De Paul University (a Vincentian university). We will soon...
The Faith of Frederic Ozanam
by John Freund, CM | Oct 1, 2012 | Daughters of Charity
"Faith was the sacred fire for Frédéric. It was both a virtue to be nourished and a gift to be shared. It was a grace and a heritage in his life that made him justifiably proud and insistent in its public proclamation Faith gave him the nobility and the call to...
“We Shall Not Be Moved: The Catholic Sisters of New Orleans”
by John Freund, CM | Oct 1, 2012 | Vincentian Family
"We Shall Not Be Moved" deepened my commitment to New Orleans and to my vocation in Religious life.The stories told,especially after the experience of Hurricane Isaac just a few weeks before, reminded me of the deep faith of the people who live here. The Sisters'...
Vincentian Family and the Year of Grace
by John Freund, CM | Oct 1, 2012 | Vincentian Family
Fr. Tim Williams, Director of the Daughters of Charity in Australia offers this reflection on THE VINCENTIAN FAMILY AND THE YEAR OF GRACE Tim Williams CM What is this Year of Grace ? The Bishops of Australia have invited us to commit ourselves to a “Year of Grace”...
World Communications Day: Social networks and Evangelization
by John Freund, CM | Sep 30, 2012 | Technology: Issues and Uses
The Vatican has released its theme for the 47th World Communications Day: “Social Networks: Portals of Truth and Faith; New Spaces for Evangelization. The Church recognizes that the world of digital communication is a major tool for evangelization, especially since it...
“Year of Faith” – Vincentian Perspectives
by John Freund, CM | Sep 30, 2012 | Uncategorized
As an aid for the Vincentian Family to enter into the Year of Faith proclaimed by Pope Benedict, FAMVIN will be offering a series pastoral resources - "A Year of Faith - Vincentian Perspectives". For those who wish to begin this process of renewal we draw your...
Leavenworth Sisters of Charity – Eyes Open to Trafficking
by John Freund, CM | Sep 30, 2012 | Justice and Peace, Sisters of Charity, Vincentian Family
The Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth will host “Eyes Open Against Human Trafficking”on Oct. 11 at the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth Motherhouse, 4200 S. Fourth St. “Trafficking occurs everywhere,” said Penny Lonergan. She is a member of the planning committee...