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Articles from the Famvin News Archive
Pioneer in religious education for needy people
Blessed  (February 3, 2008) Giuseppina Nicoli DC encountered  difficulties caused largely by distrustful administrators of an orphanage. She continued her work, in time gaining recognition for her dedication, courage and good will. In Sassari she continued her work in...
‘We are Egyptians, not Muslims.’
As massive demonstrations moved into their second week in Cairo  the Vatican’s top ambassador Archbishop Fitzgerald said the demonstrations have been remarkably free from religious overtones and that there are many signs of Christians and Muslims working...
SSVDP France reorganizes, names new President
Following the unification of the two main Associations that make up our organisation in France, the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul in France elected Bruno Dardelet as President of the new entity. The French Interior Minister approved the amalgamation of the French...
“The Passage” at 30 – Seeds of Hope maturing
The Passage, the centre for the homeless so well described in "Seeds of Hope" as an example of Vincentian systemic change, Â held an exhibition of photographs on January 18 to capture the life of the centre over the last 30 years as part of its anniversary...
"The Passage" at 30 – Seeds of Hope maturing
The Passage, the centre for the homeless so well described in "Seeds of Hope" as an example of Vincentian systemic change, Â held an exhibition of photographs on January 18 to capture the life of the centre over the last 30 years as part of its anniversary...
Who lobbys for “the least among us?”
Has Poverty Disappeared From the National Dialogue at a time when48 million Americans now live in poverty. Reflecting on the what was not said in the recent State of the Union message a writer asks "Is it a window into a national culture that has become callous and...
Who lobbys for "the least among us?"
Has Poverty Disappeared From the National Dialogue at a time when48 million Americans now live in poverty. Reflecting on the what was not said in the recent State of the Union message a writer asks "Is it a window into a national culture that has become callous and...
Focus on Collaboration – DC International
The International website of the Daughters of Charity has begun a monthly series focusing on the Vincentian Family and collaboration especially in systemic change. This article features a beautiful YouTube video on Madame de Gondi as a collaborator with Vincent and...
Letter to the Vincentian Family – Mandat-Grancey Foundation
The following letter is from Erin von Uffel and Lorraine Fusaro of the Sister Marie de Mandat-Grancey Foundation (www.sistermarie.com) in Cold Spring Harbor, NY on the occasion of  the opening of the Cause of the Beatification and Canonization of Sr. Marie de...
Be the “saint” in St. John’s University
An innovative Campus Ministry Lenten  initiative, "Be a Saint", invites students to grow and learn about the University's Catholic and Vincentian identity and how it can help transform their life and the life of the St. John's community. In short, pray, learn and...