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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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Articles from the Famvin News Archive
Violence and its effects – What would Vincent do?
by John Freund, CM | Aug 7, 2012 | Vincentian Family
WWVD? We actually know the answer... thanks to a wonderful study done by David Carmona, CM (Spain) After pointing out the similarities between Vincent's times and ours he presents excerpts from Vincent that show us what he actually did. At the end of the article he...
Website countdown until October 11 and Year of Faith
by John Freund, CM | Aug 7, 2012 | Church, Evangelization
A clock on a Vatican website shows the countdown until the beginning of thematic year. It's located on the website that was created by the Pontifical Council for the New Evangelization.It's meant to provide a meeting point for all those taking part, according...
DePaul history of translating theory into action
by John Freund, CM | Aug 7, 2012 | Evangelization, Vincentian Family
“A history of translating theory into meaningful action.” This is how DePaul University describes its path through history to the become the United States largest Catholic University.
Haitian artist creates jobs from “throw-away” items
by John Freund, CM | Aug 6, 2012 | Vincentian Family
Mrs. Solange Midi finds inspiration for her art by using things many people might throw away such as coconut shells and husks, straw, cardboard, scrap pieces of canvas, branches, and tiles. She transforms them into valuable and highly creative decorative and...
Practical resources about the Society of St. Vincent dePaul?
by John Freund, CM | Aug 6, 2012 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
VinFormation offers a collection of <a href="http://vinformation.famvin.org/vincentian-formation-resources/prayers-celebrations-seasonal/foundation-of-the-society-of-st-vincent-de-paul-1833/" Society of St. Vincent de Paul resources resources suitable for personal enrichment, mentoring others or use in group presentations.
Criminalising homelessness (Europe) – anti-democratic, instigates hatred
by John Freund, CM | Aug 6, 2012 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
In the past several years, more and more people have been forced to use desperate means of survival, such as begging, living in slums or going through rubbish bins looking for food or items they can recycle or sell. But now, people who resort to these survival tactics...
Daughters of Charity looking after “Churchyard children”
by John Freund, CM | Aug 5, 2012 | Daughters of Charity, Vincentian Family
For the last forty years, the “Daughters of Charity” have been looking after children from the poorest families in Addis Ababa. Church in Need describes these modern day ministers to lepers and outcast families. There is a churchyard near the school of the Daughters...
Depaul Homeless to Housed – “Movin’ on” in New Orleans
by John Freund, CM | Aug 5, 2012 | Vincentian Family
Homeless to Housed tells the story of Depaul USA’s Movin’ On project in New Orleans. Ana and Kevin (not real names) had been homeless for about six months and were suffering from serious medical problems. Ana struggles with glaucoma, the sudden loss of vision from a...
Vinnies in Australia facing declining membership
by John Freund, CM | Aug 5, 2012 | Vincentian Family
With a majority of current members above the age of 61, the St Vincent de Paul Society in Australia faces the challenge of a decreasing membership over the next 10 years if it does not recruit new members and volunteers in order to have long-term sustainability, said...
Daughters of Charity “Year of Faith” resources
by John Freund, CM | Aug 4, 2012 | Daughters of Charity, Vincentian Family
The Daughters of Charity international "Prayer Corner" offers a video and Powerpoint resources for upcoming the Year of Faith. The “door of faith” (Acts 14:27) is always open for us, ushering us into the life of communion with God and offering entry into his Church....