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Articles from the Famvin News Archive
Busted Halo on cinema spirituality
Busted Halo writes...Ever wonder where God is in cinema these days? Well perhaps you haven’t seen a handful of this year’s Best Picture nominees. Beasts of the Southern Wild, Les Misérables, and Life of Pi are inherently spiritual films dealing with themes of...
Catholicism – Fr. Barron
Meeting of the Executive Committee of the Vincentian Family
On January 12th, 2013 the Executive Committee of the Vincentian Family met at the Motherhouse of the Daughters of Charity in Paris. The participants included: Laurence de la Brosse of the International Association of Charity (AIC); Father G. Gregory Gay, CM and...
Seton Shrine – one of 7 pilgrimage sites
Did you know The National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton was designated a top pilgrimage site in The Year of Faith? By Holy Decree, Archbishop William E. Lori named the Shrine one of seven pilgrimage sites to visit in the Archdiocese of Baltimore during the Year...
Vocation call – Gangnam style
You don't have to understand the Indonesian language to understand this 8 minute video which begins with young Vincentians celebrating "gangnam" style and portraying the Vincentian story. http://youtu.be/DpGoXdS99C4 For those not familiar with gangnam suffice it to...
Discerning vocation – “it’s not complicated”
Contrary to the  Facebook designation of relationships "its not complicated". During Vocation Awareness Week here are three simple questions to reflect on... Joy: Where is your deepeest joy? As you look back on your lift experiences, what are that things you have done...
National Vocation Awareness Week
January 13-19, 2013 marks the annual week-long celebration of the Catholic Church in the United States dedicated to promote vocations to the priesthood, diaconate and consecrated life through prayer and education, and to renew our prayers and support for those who are...
SVDP International – New Spiritual Director
The Central Board of the Society of St. Vincent dePaul  is pleased to announce the appointment of Sister Maureen McGuire, DC, as the new Spiritual Advisor to the CGI Board. Sister Maureen belongs to the Daughters of Charity in the Saint Louise-USA Province in...
Vincentian Marian Youth – St. Louis Review
Rich insights into the past, present and future of Vincentian Marian Youth from the St. Louis Review "We were just wanting a youth ministry, something -- with the support of a priest and the laity -- just to help the kids in the area," said the member of St. Vincent...
Saints who were slaves
With more than 12 million trafficked and enslaved people worldwide, the problem is enormous. But you can help. Let's abolish slavery forever. The site is part of the Catholic Relief Services campaign to free modern day slaves. THis is a cause that would have been...