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Articles from the Famvin News Archive
Niagara signs agreement to aid Haiti
by John Freund, CM | Sep 26, 2014 | Vincentian Family
Niagara University signed a memorandum of understanding Tuesday with a Haiti-based humanitarian organization founded by an NU alumnus.
Joan Dawber SC featured in “If Nuns Ruled the World”
by John Freund, CM | Sep 26, 2014 | Sisters of Charity, Vincentian Family
Sr. Joan Dawber, SC (Halifax) is featured in “If Nuns Ruled the World”. She is Executive Director of LifeWay Network which provides shelter and assistance to victims of human trafficking.
Life of Vincent – trifold pamphlet form
by John Freund, CM | Sep 25, 2014 | Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
Looking for a pamphlet to hand out on the feast of Vincent Here is a life of Vincent in six panels in trifold pamphlet form suitable for downloading and printing.
SVdP National Meeting begins – Theme: Hope in Action
by John Freund, CM | Sep 25, 2014 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
This national meeting of the Society of St. Vincent dePaul will mark its 100th national assembly reflecting on the theme Theme: Hope in Action
More than 120 Muslim scholars denounce Islamic State as un-Islamic
by John Freund, CM | Sep 25, 2014 | Justice and Peace
More than 120 Muslim scholars from around the world joined an open letter to the “fighters and followers” of the Islamic State, denouncing them as un-Islamic by using the most Islamic of terms according to the Washington Post.
University of St. Mary (Leavenworth) marks Vincent’s feast day
by John Freund, CM | Sep 24, 2014 | Sisters of Charity, Vincentian Family
University of St. Mary (Leavenworth) is celebrating St. Vincent de Paul through the food drive; encouraging students to #BeAVincent through acts of kindness; and playing and praying during a party and prayer service on Friday, Sept. 26. University of St. Mary (Leavenworth).
Vincentian bulletins announcement from the SVDP
by John Freund, CM | Sep 24, 2014 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul
The “Weekly Bulletin Announcements based on the Gospel of each Sunday, are suggested for your parish weekly bulletin. The action statement can easily be adapted to fit your local needs.
How St. Vincent de Paul’s Spiritual Vision Evolved (Video)
by John Freund, CM | Sep 24, 2014 | Vincentian Family
Our new video describes how St. Vincent’s spiritual vision evolved over the years, as he was influenced by his collaborators and by persons he encountered who were living in different forms of poverty. Based on the essay “Vincent de Paul in Châtillon: The birth of a new spiritual vision” by Jaime Corera, C.M.
Second thoughts
by Ross Reyes Dizon | Sep 23, 2014 | Formation, Reflections
Twenty Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time (A), September 28, 2014 – Ez 18, 25-28; Phil 2, 1-11; Mt 21, 28-32 If there is any participation in the Spirit, any compassion and mercy (Phil 2, 1) Just like his Father, Jesus does not wish us sinners to die but to turn back to...
Host an international student on the feast of Vincent
by John Freund, CM | Sep 23, 2014 | Vincentian Family
Host an international Student on the feast of Vincent… or someone your serve.