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Hunger Games and hunger action
This weekend, millions of people will flock to the theaters to see "The Hunger Games." Millions more will suffer from hunger today.For all the hype that has been generated by and for this movie, have we put the same energy behind combating the reality of hunger in our...
Hunger Games – the Movie — Hunger Games – the Reality Game
The box office numbers for the movie are not in yet... but they are for the Reality Game version called "Chicken a la carte". Approximately a quarter of million people have watched a version of a YouTube video shows a forgotten portion of the society who live on...
Sisters of Charity Cincinnati celebrate 160 years
VinFormation presents a special feature in honor of the Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati to celebrate their establishment 160 years ago. Mother Margaret Farrell George. Her life has amazing parallels with the life trials of Elizabeth Ann Seton and Louise de Marillac....
Sisters of Charity Halifax celebrate 125 years in Boston
The Sisters of Charity, Halifax will celebrate their 125th anniversary in the Archdiocese of Boston at Lantana in Randolph. The Congregation, established in 1849 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, has had a strong presence in Mass. since 1887 — arriving to teach at St. Patrick...
Popular Resources for Vincentian Spirituality
Among the resources found on VinFormation, the formation portion of famvin you can find many short popular pieces. Encountering Christ in the Poor Characteristics of Vincentian Spirituality Our Founders Quotes Related Links Seeing Christ in the Poor Vincentian Virtues...
Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth Moves Headquarters to Denver
Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth Health System has announced the move of its headquarters from Lenexa, Kan., to Denver. SCL Health System said 52 percent of its revenue is generated in Colorado through four hospitals and physician clinics, and that its presence...
Vincentian Family leader shares his vocation story
Fr. Patrick Griffin, CM, currently Director with the Daughters of Charity serving in Paris, shares his vocation j0urney and his various ministries. He has served as International Treasurer of the Congregation of the Mission in their headquarters in Rome. He noted for...
Have you played Jeopardy Systemic Change style?
VinFormation has adapted Jeopardy as a way of fostering thought about systemic change. Test your knowledge with Jeopardy - Systemic Change edition This is but one among the many version of Jeopardy adapted for Vincentian family themes.
Pinterest as a tool of ministry
The hottest site on the internet at the moment is Pinterest. By its nature it is hard to describe. But if you want an idea of how it can be used in ministry vinMORE's attempt at a "board". THis is one of the many channel's being used in the six week discussion of...
Louise as formator – Questions for the Vincentian Family today
The final installment of “Louise de Marillac, Formator of the Laity” by Sister Maria Angeles Infante Barrera, DC focuses on questions and challenges for the Vincentian Family today. (See end for table of contents to entier article.) We have reflected on Louise de...
