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Articles from the Famvin News Archive
One Sister can change the world – Looking for Roses
St. Theresa and Mother Theresa! Imagine what they did through prayer and in the slums. Welcome to Imagine Sisters! Have you ever met a religious sister? They tend to be the happiest women on Earth. They pray, they sacrifice their lives in love and service to those in...
“Nuns on the Bus” Ride Staten Island Ferry
The “Nuns on the Bus” are hopping off the bus temporarily to jump on the Staten Island Ferry. Sister Simone Campbell and other Sisters plan to tell New York elected officials that we do not want the federal budget balanced on the backs of struggling families. "Come...
Pope lifts up other face of Middle east
John Allen writes, "Some papal trips are important for their substance, while others matter more for their symbolism. Benedict XVI’s Sept. 14-16 outing to Lebanon fell into that second category, showing the world a different face of the Middle East in a moment of...
Vinformation for teachers, leaders
VinFormation has released a 90 second video clip, intended for those interested in resources concerning the Vincentian Charism, directs attention to the Vinformation Site which has a variety of items of information and tools for anyone wishing to spread and tap into...
Sleepout for Covenant House
Covenant House - Business Leaders Sleeping Outside, So Homeless Youth Don't Have To. On November 15, 2012, business leaders across North America will spend one night on the street in solidarity with homeless kids, to raise awareness for their plight and to raise a...
SVDP USA on multiculturalism
Why Being Multicultural and Diverse is Important Founded by immigrants, America has been called a “debtor” nation because we owe so much of our language and culture to other nationalities. At times, the many and diverse personalities that have found their way to our...
“A Vincentian Focus on Health Care in the USA”
Sr. Carol Keehan, DC presented "A Vincentian Focus on Health Care in the USA" at the Annual Assembly of the Ladies of Charity. Among the major points... A review of Vincent's concern for the poor and how made their plight visible to those in power even at the cost of...
CM President in education line of fire
"As president of the largest association of Catholic schools in the country (Philippines), Fr. Gregorio Bañaga, C.M., who is also President of Adamson University, often finds himself in the line of fire — even when he is not personally involved in it. It’s because...
Map of the Day: Who is Hungry, Where
Map of the Day: Who is Hungry, Where? According to the World Food Program, from Africa and Asia to Latin America and the Near East, there are 925 million people in the world who do not get enough food to lead a normal, active life. This map from the World Food Program...
SVDP International – Family collaboration
A key piece of the Society’s worldwide strategic plan, initiated by President General, Michael Thio following his election in 2010, focused on developing collaboration between the SSVP and other members of the Vincentian family. "SVDP on collaboration" (PDF) provides...