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Articles from the Famvin News Archive
Pope makes waves… with plea for credible climate deal
Pope Benedict XVI called for delegates attending this week's U.N. climate change conference in South Africa to craft a responsible and credible deal to cut greenhouse gases that takes into account the needs of the poor writes Nicole Winfield of the Associated Press...
JMV begins campaign to become financially self-sufficient
The International Secretariat is launching a campaign to become more financially self-sufficient. COncretely they hope to move from nearly 60% reliance on the Daughters of Charity and the Congregation of the Mission to just 10% over a 25 year period. The full text of...
Sisters of Charity (NY) Advent reflections
Sr. Regina Bechtle, SC begins the Sisters of Charity of New York series of reflections on Advent. "The season of Advent challenges us: “Don’t let the bad news get you down, don’t let it cloud your vision. Keep looking around, keep staying awake (Mark). The signs of...
Advent in two minutes
Advent in Two Minutes – thanks to Busted Halo
Not quite sure about the relationship between Advent and Christmas? Check out Busted Halo's two-minute video that describes why we celebrate Advent and wait to celebrate Christmas. And beginning November 27th (the First Sunday of Advent,) visit bustedhalo.com/advent...
XT3 unveils Advent app
Xt3, the Catholic Social Networking site, announces the release of their 2011 Advent Calendar! The annual Xt3 Advent Calendar is an online Catholic resource for youth groups, parishes, schools, and for your own personal Advent journey. This year's calendar is packed...
The twelve days of the Vincentian Family
The twelve days beginning November 27 through December 8 are significant days for the Vincentian Family... November 27 – Feast of the Miraculous Medal Official site 28 – Feast of St. Catherine Labouré 29 – Foundation of the Company of the Daughters of Charity, 1633...
Repurposing a wing of former DC Provincialate
A wing of former Provincialate in Emmistburg will house 44 low-income senior. Homes for America will use its $4,177,500 HUD grant to buy a currently under-utilized four-story wing of an existing building in Emmitsburg, Maryland owned by the Daughters of Charity. The...
“Can you see me?” – Vincentian reflection on Advent
Picking up a theme from the 2011 Advent Letter to the Vincentian Family by Fr. Gregory Gay, VinFormation presents a very brief video reflection on "Can you see me? In addition visit earlier presentation rooted in Fr. Gregory Gay's Advent letters... Advent 2010...
SSVDP Australia ‘How will you spend Christmas?’
The St Vincent de Paul Society in Australia has launched its 2011 Christmas Appeal with the theme ‘How will you spend Christmas?’ challenging Australians to change their gift-giving habits and address the growing divide between rich and poor. This year, Australians...
