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Articles from the Famvin News Archive
Why is there a Vincent dePaul Society?
by John Freund, CM | Oct 7, 2012 | Vincentian Family
"It is good when we are challenged to sum things up in a single idea. It’s hard, but it’s good." Dr. John Falzon, CEO of the SVDP in Australia addresses the issue in his presentation to the Society's National Youth congress. "Recently I had the delightful experience...
The (SVDP) Record
by John Freund, CM | Oct 7, 2012 | Vincentian Family
Tim Williams of Australia alerts us to the publication of the 2012 Spring Issue of the The Record, the quarterly publication of the St Vincent de Paul Society, available online through the link 2012 SPRING RECORD Among the many items relating to the work of the St...
“Not too far from here”
by John Freund, CM | Oct 7, 2012 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
This video has been around since 2009 but it still quite effective in its message.
Impact of a 19 year old’s decision 200 years ago
by John Freund, CM | Oct 6, 2012 | Vincentian Family
The two centuries of service began with a decision by a 19 year old Catherine Spalding. Arthur Jones of NCR writes, "Dec. 1 will be 200 years to the day since 19-year-old, Maryland-born Catherine Spalding and her five friends responded to a call from Sulpician Fr....
VIncent’s humble way of acting
by John Freund, CM | Oct 6, 2012 | Congregation of the Mission
The words of Vincent's secretary, Brother Robineau invite us to deeper reflection on the manner in which Vincent practiced humility. Here In part two Juan Corpus Delgado CM presents Vincent de Paul, a humble man, from five different perspectives: Vincent recognized...
Sisters of Charity Federation at 65
by John Freund, CM | Oct 6, 2012 | Vincentian Family
At 65 they show no signs of settling for retirement! Founded October 27, 1947 the Sisters of Charity Federation: is made up of 11 congregations of Sisters of Charity + 2 provinces of Daughters of Charity from the U.S. and Canada has a character and spirit in the...
Vincent’s Footsteps
by Beth | Oct 5, 2012 | Congregation of the Mission, Vincentian Family
Update to "Pictures at an exhibition" post “In the footsteps of St. Vincent de Paul” is an exhibit featuring photographs by Fr. Gregg Bañaga, Jr., CM. The pictures are now available with appropriate titles and captions. For the fourth consecutive year, Fr. Bañaga,...
Centennial Medal Presentation: Daughters of Charity
by Beth | Oct 5, 2012 | Daughters of Charity, Vincentian Family
The Catholic Charities USA Board of Trustees is honored to present a Centennial Medal to the Daughters of Charity in recognition of its commitment to the mission of Catholic Charities to provide service to people in need, to advocate for justice in social structures,...
Ten ways Catholics can enter into the Year of Faith
by John Freund, CM | Oct 5, 2012 | Church
The CatholicSpirit Website offers Ten ways Catholics can enter into the Year of Faith The list complements suggestions that can also be found in Archbishop John Nienstedt’s pastoral letter on the new evangelization. The letter is inserted inside this issue of The...
Vinnies backs call for debate on banks profits
by John Freund, CM | Oct 5, 2012 | Vincentian Family
The Catholic Weekly of Australia writes, "A call last week by the Reserve Bank of Australia for a national debate regarding Australia’s banks and bank profits has been welcomed by church welfare agencies. The Chief Executive of the St Vincent de Paul Society national...