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Articles from the Famvin News Archive
Sisters of Charity (Halifax) combatting human trafficking
by John Freund, CM | Nov 25, 2011 | Sisters of Charity, Vincentian Family
The Sisters of Charity-Halifax stand together in a time when we hear the silent cries of victims of human trafficking, especially those women and children taken for the purposes of sexual exploitation and forced labor. They are committed to alleviating the suffering...
U.S. Lacks Notable Christian Leaders
by John Freund, CM | Nov 24, 2011 | Church
A new Barna Group study illustrates that no single Christian leader captures the attention of the nation’s population. When asked to identify the single most influential Christian leader in the U.S. today, two out of every five Americans (41%) are unable to think of...
Pope – “address underlying causes of hunger”
by John Freund, CM | Nov 24, 2011 | Systemic change
Benedict XVI says that addressing the needs of others is not just to “give bread to the hungry” but also to address the root causes of hunger. Among which the pope pointed to the current economic crisis. He made these comments as he met with Italian volunteers from...
Vincentian Priest named to Board of Concilium
by John Freund, CM | Nov 23, 2011 | Congregation of the Mission, Vincentian Family
Fr. Daniel Franklin Pilario, C.M., a Vincentian priest from the Province of the Philippines, has been appointed to a four-year term on the board of the prestigious theological journal, Concilium. The appointment was recently announced by Dr. Felix Wilfred, Editor of...
Thanksgiving Resources for Catholic Educators
by John Freund, CM | Nov 23, 2011 | Uncategorized
The site "Resources for Catholic Educators' has posted "Thanksgivng Resources for Catholic Educators" Among their other resources Religious Education, Lesson Plans, Crafts, Teaching Tools and Links Religious Art, Christian Clip Art, Scripture Clipart Morality, Ethics,...
Caring for elderly Sisters: Challenges in light of our charism
by John Freund, CM | Nov 22, 2011 | Daughters of Charity, Vincentian Family
Sister María Angeles Infante, DC writes of challenges and opportunities of caring for elderly sisters in the spirit of our charism. "Supporting the care-givers of our elderly Sisters: Challenges in light of our charism" is the third article she has authored on aspects...
Remember the Sisters!
by John Freund, CM | Nov 22, 2011 | Sisters of Charity, Vincentian Family
Remember the Sisters Sister Jane Iannucelli, President of the Sisters of Charity of New York, asks Christine Quinn, Scott Stringer, Amanda Burden, Brad Hoylman and Bill Rudin, to name the triangular park in front of St. Vincent’s after her order. The Sisters of...
Ladies of Charity USA Christmas appeal
by John Freund, CM | Nov 21, 2011 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, Vincentian Family
The Ladies of Charity of the United States of America 2011 Annual Appeal is now in progress. Your consideration to donate to this special appeal will be greatly appreciated. As in the past, this Annual Appeal supports the overall mission of our national organization....
Six Reasons Young Christians Leave Church – Research
by John Freund, CM | Nov 21, 2011 | Vincentian Family
Many parents and church leaders wonder how to most effectively cultivate durable faith in the lives of young people. A five-year project headed by Barna Group president David Kinnaman explores the opportunities and challenges of faith development among teens and young...
Looking for Vincentian quotes?
by John Freund, CM | Nov 20, 2011 | Vincentian Family
A quick reminder that Sr. Betty Ann McNeil, DC has compiled a list of Vincentian quotes indexed by topic. Affability Alms Asking Availability Balance Baptism Beginning Blessings Boat Body of Christ Burden Call Child Care Certainty Charity Chosen by God Church...