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No permission needed
"... In this time of “Political Correctness”, we do not have to ask permission to smile." writes Lynn L'Heureux in her June18, 2013 reflections. She also reflects on - Truly Live Your Faith – Lend Me Your Ear – Be a Burning Flame – No Permission Needed Dear Vincentian...
Interview with Fr. Gregory Gay, CM (1)
On occasion of his visit to Paris in May 2013 Famvin.org met Fr. Gregory Gay CM, Superior General of the Congregation of the Mission for a wide-ranging conversation with Thomas Zielinski of famvin. In part one Fr. Greg speaks of the new initiative in formation of...
Vincentian Solidarity Office Newsletter
The June issue of the Bulletin of the Vincentian Solidarity Office is now on line. It features some of the projects around the world funded by the Vincentian Patrimony Project. VSO Bulletin June 2013-English Click for more information on the Vincentian Patrimony...
9 Miraculous Medal Sermons
The Summer Novena of Faith, sermons and prayers, from the Shrine of the Miraculous Medal in Germantown is available in YouTube format. If you prefer to use a mobile device click here The same site posts LIVE the 9 a.m. & 12:05 p.m. Novena & Mass Except on...
And you, Vincentians, who do you say that I am?
Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time (C), June 23, 2013 – Zec 12, 10-11; 13, 1; Gal 3, 26-29; Lk 9, 18-24 When you lift up the Son of Man, then you will realize that I am (Jn 8, 28) After raising to life a widow’s son, Jesus was acclaimed a great prophet. He was likewise...
SVDP CEO – Guide during crucial time
The NCR collected the following appraisals of Roger Playwin who is stepping down after ten years. CEO praised for guidance in troubled times Jim Dumont, a member of the St. Vincent de Paul Society's National Council, hired Roger Playwin in 1998 as the executive...
Vincentian “WalkAbout” for Homeless
The Vincentian Family is very creative in finding ways to confront the issues of homeless. We have had CEO Sleepouts in Australia where even top level CEO's commit to sleep out in order to experience and raise consciousenss, not only others but also their own. Now...
Where in the world is the SVDP?
If you have ever wondered where in the world the Society of St. Vincent dePaul is present visit an impressive interactive map locating all the national Councils in the world. It will bring to life Frederick Ozanam's dream of encircling the world in a band of charity....
WYD Rio 2013 – 273 catechesis events
According to the official website of World Youth Day Rio - Churches, halls, gymnasiums and auditoriums have been reserved for catechesis during WYD Rio2013. The 273 events are divided in ten different regions in Rio de Janeiro and neighboring dioceses, called...
Bl. Frassati – SVDP “Saint on Skis”
On 4 July, we celebrate the feast day of one of the official patrons for World Youth Day 2013 in Rio. A pipe-smoking mountaineer, Blessed Giorgio was an active member of the St. Vincent de Paul Society. In this video, noted media person Fr. Barron tells of his first...