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The Vincentian Family is a movement made up of more than 160 institutions and some 4,000,000 people who follow Jesus Christ, serving the poor, as did St. Vincent de Paul, St. Louise de Marillac and many other believers who, over the last four centuries, have enriched the Vincentian charism.
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More active mobile connections than humans
by John Freund, CM | Aug 17, 2012 | Technology: Issues and Uses
The Mobile Moment is Only Months Away - Preparing For the Biggest Number Ever - Yes That Day Is Near: When One Tech Passes Human Population In Size The ultimate number in technology is upon us. Within months, literally, only months now, we will reach the point in time...
Famvin always looking for your news
by John Freund, CM | Aug 16, 2012 | Vincentian Family
Please don't hesitate to send news items of international, national or regional interest that members of the Vincentian Family would find interesting and helpful. Click on the Contact Us button at the top; of every page.
What the Nazareth Sisters of Charity Care About
by John Freund, CM | Aug 16, 2012 | Sisters of Charity, Vincentian Family
The August issue of Stop Trafficking co-sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth focuses on the issue of Labor Trafficking in the U.S.A.  (Available here) See some of the other issues in their Weekly Justice Highlights for August 15, 2012 World Humanitarian...
US Bishops – Renewed Respect Key To Renewed Economy
by John Freund, CM | Aug 16, 2012 | Justice and Peace
Labor Day Statement Says Renewed Respect For Workers Is Key To Renewed Economy WASHINGTON—People of faith stand with people who've been left behind and should seek economic renewal that makes workers and their families a central concern, according to the annual Labor...
Ladies of Charity-AIC Relief for Philippine flood victims
by John Freund, CM | Aug 16, 2012 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, Vincentian Family
Imelda Torres, AIC Philippines President writes Sunday, August 12, 2012, 8:07 AM Thank you for your concern and prayers, and do please continue with your prayers, as being the typhoon season more rains are bound to come. Many of our members coming from Metro...
SVDP President Australia – Australia lead on housing
by John Freund, CM | Aug 15, 2012 | Vincentian Family
Housing remains most pressing need, says Vinnies Australia should lead the way in providing people on the margins with a place they can call home rather than just a bed for the night, said Dr John Falzon, the St Vincent de Paul Society’s national council CEO,...
Catholics lag behind Protestants and social media
by John Freund, CM | Aug 15, 2012 | Technology: Issues and Uses
Sister Mary Ann Walsh of the USCC looks at some signs of the times regarding Catholics and social media and provides useful links of interest to Catholics.             A recent sign of technology in church was a man watching the Olympics on his Smartphone. He may be...
No doubt about the “International” in Depaul International
by John Freund, CM | Aug 15, 2012 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
If you held any doubt about the international scope of Depaul International scan through these reports from the UK, Ukraine, Ireland, Philadelphia, Macon, Bratoislavia and innovative approaches to fund raising that included a trustee swimming to Alcatraz and a  1500...
Sisters of Charity – 200 years!
by John Freund, CM | Aug 14, 2012 | Vincentian Family
As SCNs stand on the cusp of their third century of ministry, they celebrate a journey of faith over hundreds of years, looking toward the future with confidence in God’s call. Throughout the world, SCN family members are involved in diverse ministries, meeting...
Charity Federation offers ONLINE discernment retreat
by John Freund, CM | Aug 14, 2012 | Daughters of Charity, Vincentian Family
Online Vocation Discernment Retreat September 23-27, 2012 Are you asking how God is calling you? Are you searching for a deeper meaning in your life? Are you curious about women religious? Attend this private discernment retreat from wherever you are and as it fits...