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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
Interactive map of World Youth Day pilgrims
Would you like to know which countries are leading the way in the number of pilgrims attending World Youth Day 2011 in Madrid? Then take a look at this interactive map which displays all the latest WYD 2011 Registrations statistics!
CM named Auxiliary Bishop in Brazil
“L’Osservatore Romano” announced on Wednesday, 22 December 2010, that Father José Carlos CHACOROWSKI, C.M., currently the Director of the Daughters of Charity of the Province of Amazonia in the Archdiocese of Belém do Pará, Brazil, was named Auxilliary Bishop of São...
Interactive map of America’s poverty
In 2009, the number of Americans living in poverty reached its highest level in 51 years. Where are America’s poor? This interactive infographic based on US Census data, takes a regional look at poverty. Roll over each state to see its poverty rate, along with those...
Sr. Kathleen Appler DC visits Australian Province
Sr Kathleen Appler DC, the English speaking General Councillor, arrived in Sydney on Tuesday 7th December for a short visit to the Australian Province. Sr Kathleen spent most of her time with the Council familiarizing herself about the Australian Province prior to...
Christmas Greetings From the Vincentian Family Office
Sr. Maria Pilar sends the attached as Christmas Greetings from the Vincentian Family Office at the Curia in Rome.
Navidad 2010 Ing (Also viewed by clicking the graphic to the left)
Adamson confers honorary degree on S.S.V.P President General
MANILA, Philippines — Adamson University (AU) president Fr. Gregorio L. Bañaga,Jr., C.M. recently conferred the degree of Doctor of Humanities, honoris causa to Bro. Michael Thio Yauw Beng in ceremonies held at the AU Theater.
The Good News Proclaimed Digitally
The XT3 (Christ in the Third Millenium) network features a link to the story of the Nativity as it might unfold in this media age. Direct link
Advent homily of the Superior General
Vincentian students in Rome gathered in the General Curia for traditional Christmas meeting with Superior General and the Curia members. Father Greg gave homily during the concelebrated Mass on that day, Third Sunday of Advent. Here is English translation of his...
Pope urges authorities to support health care facilities
"Increasing investment in health care facilities that help and support the suffering, especially the poor and needy." This is Benedict XVI’s invitation to "the authorities" in his message for the XIX World Day of the Sick, which as usual will be held on 11 February,...
An experiment in Vincentian journalism
I invite you to visit John Freund’s experimental newspaper devoted to news of poverty and the what the followers of Vincent and Louise are doing. I would welcome comments and suggestions before developing it further. (Click on the “Comment” button.
