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Articles from the Famvin News Archive
SVDP Uganda – Latest addition to Vincentian websites
Some of us are wealthy, some are financially poor, but all of us are blessed with an awareness that our blessings (time, talent or treasure) are to be shared with our brothers and sisters in need.", writes Denis Kyabaggu of St Vincent de Paul of Uganda. We know that...
“Enlightened Charity” – a lost history
"Enligthened Charity is a lost history important to the identity of professional American nurses." writes the Vincentian History Researchers Network quoting the publisher. "Enlightened Charity documents the pioneering work of American Sisters of Charity nurses in the...
Depaul USA – a franchise opportunity
The Depaul USA Board of Directors is considering the purchase of a franchise business as part of an income diversification strategy. They have already received a proposal from a local restaurant chain that is interested in selling Depaul USA a restaurant, which it...
JMV President celebrates apparitions to Catherine
Yasmine Cajuste, International President VMY, celebrates the first apparition of Mary to Catherine by reflecting on the the recent beatification of Sister Marguerite Rutan, Daughter of Charity (Dax, France, June 19, 2011) and the upcoming celebration of the...
Shooting Back – Homeless people speak
Depaul USA sponsors "Shooting Back," an exhibition of photographs and written pieces that reflects the voices of people experiencing homelessness.More information.
Vinnies – Feel Good Shopping
The Vinnies in Australia have a very attractive short public service video plugging their Thrift store. "Visit one of our Vinnies Stores in Canberra to get a voucher for a wardrobe audit with our stylist, Jenny Kozlow - don't forget to DONATE YOUR CLOTHES to VINNIES!"...
Josephite Federation – modeling anti-trafficking with Millennium Hotel
Modeling what can be done by leveraging efforts at consciousness raising about human trafficking the Josephite federation announced the successful completion of a two-year collaboration effort with the Millennium Hotel St. Louis, where the sisters’ gathering was held...
Fr. Maloney to serve Vincentian Chair for Social Justice.
Robert Maloney, C.M., former Superior General, has been appointed to the Vincentian Chair for Social Justice. The Chair was established jointly in 1994 by the University and the Province in response to a challenge given to the Vincentians by Pope John Paul II...
Oxygen Tank Won’t Stop ‘Uncle Pete’ From Aiding the Poorest
“Uncle” Pete Zonsius is still carrying out the charitable work he’s done for 40 years--despite the fact he’s 89 years old, got out of the hospital two weeks ago for respiratory trouble, and is carrying around an oxygen tank. That won’t stop him from soliciting...
Millenium Development Goals – Good News, Bad News
Millenium Development Goals poverty targets look achievable, but hunger remainsWhile the world is on track to end extreme poverty by 2015 in accordance with the Millennium Development Goals, progress is lagging on meeting the parallel goal of eradicating hunger. The...
