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Articles from the Famvin News Archive
Pope’s constant refrain – is it ours?
A number of writers have noted a common theme in much of what Pope Francis says and does. The article captures it nicely. "Pope Francis' constant refrain: 'Go forth,' evangelize, help the poor", Especially for those who walk in the footsteps of Vincent, Louise,...
Saturday Study Hall – Uniting service and reflection
Across the Vincentian Family there is a recognition of the importance of formation for service. Fr. Dennis Holtschneider does a very nice job of connecting service and reflection. As we continue to explore the resources of the Vincentian Encyclopedia there is a...
Vincent de Paul does YouTube
The magical robots of YouTube have generated a list of more than 60 Popular Vincent de Paul videos. Explore videos dedicated to the Saint, the Society, etc.
Formation Friday – New eBook on Louise
The March Vincentian eBook of the Month Club features Louise de Marillac, A Committed Woman compiled from various authors. For Louise de Marillac the years 1625-1633 were a time of preparation and discovery and reflection for the incredible ministry that awaited her...
International Human Trafficking Conference
The many branches and members of the Vincentian Famil involved in combatting trafficking and working with survivors will be interested in following the Second International Human Trafficking Conference which is to take place in April in Rome according to the Catholic...
Austin, Texas celebrates the Daughters of Charity
Daughters’ 112 Years of Service in Austin Coming to a Close After 112 years in Austin, Texas, the Daughters of Charity are shifting their ministry elsewhere to spread their service to the poor in places of the greatest need. Bidding a bittersweet farewell, Daughters...
Catholic Sisters Week – Share your favorites
The blog "In the Spirit of Charity" is celebrating the first National Catholic Sisters Week March 8-14, 2014 by putting together reflections and reasons "Why We Love Sisters." They ask you share your favorite memory of a Daughter of Charity, how they have impacted...
Bishops offer Lenten resources on website
The USCCB offers Online Resources For Lent - Audio retreats, video reflections, downloadable calendar are among the offerings that people might find useful with Lent starting Ash Wednesday, March 5. With the theme “Give Up, Take Up, Lift Up,” resources include a new...
Update – List of Vincentian Family saints, blesseds
The Vincentian Encyclopedia has updated its list of Vincentian Family Saints, Blessed, Venerables and Servants of God... people who are our heroes and heroines. Once again we invite you identify any who are missing from this list so we can make it complete and...
16 million cyber-candles for gratefulness
In many different traditions lighting candles is a sacred action. It expresses more than words can express. It has to do with gratefulness. From time immemorial, people have lit candles in sacred places. Why should cyberspace not be sacred? Gratefulness.org offers...
