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Articles from the Famvin News Archive
59% of Young People Say the Internet Is Shaping Who They Are
by John Freund, CM | Jun 30, 2012 | Technology: Issues and Uses
In the new survey, commissioned by The Atlantic and The Aspen Institute and conducted by Penn Schoen Berland and Associates, we can see some hints of what this early generation of Internet users looks like, vis-a-vis that very technology that they've grown up on, and...
Bishops Urge Congress to Fix, Not Repeal Health Law
by John Freund, CM | Jun 30, 2012 | Church
The U.S. Supreme Court's June 28 decision upholding the health reform law makes it even more urgent for Congress to act to fix the law's "fundamental flaws" on abortion funding, conscience protection and immigrants' access to health care, the U.S. bishops said. "The...
Vincentians carry the Olympic Torch
by John Freund, CM | Jun 29, 2012 | Vincentian Family
Vincentians in Partnership are very proud that a number of Vincentians were chosen to carry the Olympic Torch due to their inspirational stories of personal achievement and contribution to the local community. Pictured is: Ted Haughey who manages Depaul UK’s Simonside...
“New Dimensions” – Sisters of Charity NJ
by John Freund, CM | Jun 29, 2012 | Sisters of Charity, Vincentian Family
The Sisters of Charity, Convent Station, New Jersey have just published the first issue of NEW DIMENSIONS. (pdf) Sr. Rosemary Moynihan, General Superior writes ,"In this “NEW Dimensions” we hear about partnerships and works of Charity that are expanding in creative,...
Where in the world are the Daughters of Charity?
by John Freund, CM | Jun 28, 2012 | Daughters of Charity, Vincentian Family
You might be able to go around the world in something over 80 clicks by visiting the Daughters of Charity map of the world and clicking on the various continents. This in turn will bring up a list of the countries on that continent in which they serve, where their...
Catholic Health Association video on Affordable Care Act
by John Freund, CM | Jun 28, 2012 | Vincentian Family
The Sisters of Charity of New Jersey home page currently features a video from the Catholic Health Association with testimony from those who believe the Affordable Care Care made a difference in their lives.
Pioneering prelate of TV declared “Venerable”
by John Freund, CM | Jun 28, 2012 | Church
Archbishop Fulton Sheen Becomes "Venerable" Those who grew up at the day of TV well remember his pioneering role in communicating God's message during the 1950's. Servant of God Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen is now “Venerable” after the Vatican announced today that...
DePaul University – Social Justice Archive
by John Freund, CM | Jun 27, 2012 | Vincentian Family
DePaul's new social justice archive shows how 'action liberates' The archive hosts growing collection of papers and artifacts of Catholic activists. A new exhibit includes materials having to do with the book Dead Man Walking and the making of the movie of the same...
Vincentian Family Australia – Refugee issues
by John Freund, CM | Jun 27, 2012 | Vincentian Family
The Vincentian Family in Australia gathered to focus on "Refugees - Who are they and why should we care?" The June 24, 2012 event "Act Justly - Refugees and Asylum Seekers" was held at St Vincent's Ashfield and attended by some 60-70 people. Following a Welcome to...
Adamson University honors DePaul University president
by John Freund, CM | Jun 27, 2012 | Vincentian Family
Adamson University is set to confer the degree of Doctor of Humanities, Honoris Causa on Rev. Dennis H. Holtschneider, C.M., Ed.D., 11th president of DePaul University in Chicago, Illinois, USA on July 16, 2012 at the Adamson University Theater. Rev. Holtschneider, a...