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Articles from the Famvin News Archive
‘Labor priests’ for immigrant, low-wage workers
"The concept of "labor priest," epitomized by Msgr. John Egan and Msgr. George Higgins in the 20th century, has been given a new twist to meet the realities of the 21st century",  reports the Catholic News Service. "The priests -- more than two dozen of them, and all...
First official trailer for WYD 2013 in Rio
(Romereports.com) The next World Youth Day in Rio de Janeiro is just about one year away. The organizers have released a video inviting all young people to take part in the celebration between July 23rd and 28th of 2013.In this trailer, young people from different...
Leavenworth Sisters of Charity offer ‘Moments of Grace’ retreats
Explore 'Moments of Grace' in creation – personal, cosmological, historical and communal – will be the focus of two separate spiritual opportunities hosted by Marillac Center, Leavenwor Kan., this summer: a day of prayer on Saturday, July 28, and a six-day retreat...
PICTURE the “Extreme” Wealth and Poverty Gap
Nine Pictures Of The Extreme Income/Wealth Gap.... Cars that cost 1 million dollars, hotels that cost $20,000-30,000 per night, ten watches that are each worth more than a Ferrari, etc. Here is just one.... This is a Maybach. Most people don’t even know there...
Vincentian Family Commission on Dialogue with Islam
Fr. G. Gregory Gay, CM writes, "I am happy to announce the establishment of the Vincentian Commission on Dialogue with Islam." It is hoped that "This Commission will be: An inspiring group that proposes and organizes forums and symposiums of the Vincentian...
Daughters of Charity among the Saints and Blesseds
Saints and Blessed Daughters of Charity Saint Catherine Labouré Blessed Giuseppina Nicoli Saint Jeanne-Antide Thouret Blessed Lindalva Justo de Oliveira Blessed Marta Wiecka Daughters of Charity, Martyrs Blessed Rosalie Rendu For an insight into the spirituality that...
Girls just wanna be nuns
What do girls really want? I bet Cindy Lauper ("Girls just wanna have fun") never expected this! http://youtu.be/yw3z_0nWrLw
Unseen London – London’s history with dose of homeless
After 4 years sleeping on the streets of London Viv is now a 'sofa sleeper'. She says she is on the waiting list for council housing, but that may take a few years. Viv is a homeless tour guide for Unseen Tours, a very unique walking tour in several areas of London...
Vincentian Formation Pinterest style
Famvin has created a series of pinterest "boards" Come and see this one on Vincentian Formation.
Data Never Sleeps
Ever wonder what happens in an internet minute. Click on the graphic to see why the post is captioned "Data Never Sleeps"