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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
Mini-retreat in the Spirit of St. Louise de Marillac
Sr. Regina Bechtle, SC generously makes available... FROM ASCENSION TO PENTECOST: A MINI-RETREAT IN THE SPIRIT OF ST. LOUISE de MARILLAC In 1623, Louise de Marillac (Mademoiselle LeGras) was in a state of inner turmoil. She deeply desired to serve God and her neighbor...
SVDP Philippines Ozanam Exhibit on Facebook
Launching an exhibit on the life of Blessed Frederic Ozanam at Pope Pius XII Catholic Center, UN Avenue, Manila the SVDP Philippines Facebook page has posted 50 photos. Visit their main Facebook page.
April 23, 1833 Foundation of the Society of St. Vincent dePaul
In order to mark the foundation of the Society the VinFormation segment of the famvin project has posted a collection of materials for use in celebrating and understanding more about the Society. Over the course of the next year as we approach the 200th anniversary no...
FAMVIN SERVICE DISRUPTION
Unfortunately the famvin server was temporarily out of service from sometime in the early evening Sunday until Monday morning. Obviously this made it impossible to post any daily updates. While our record over the past 12 years has been extraordinarily good we are...
Digital worship?
 Cathy Lynn Grossman,  in a USA TODAY article about the use of technology by churches writes, "Find the church by going online -- the 21st-century version of sighting a steeple on the horizon. Beyond their website, Christ Fellowship has a Facebook page to give it a...
Principles and Practices of Vincentian Asset Management
The Vincentian Studies Institute of DePaul University  is sponsoring a workshop   for members of the Vincentian family examining Principles and Practices of Vincentian Asset Management The workshop will take place from August 9th - 11th, 2013 with an optional tour...
Reflections on Madame de Gondi and the founding of the CM
The Australian CM site has recently posted two reflections by Tim Williams CM on the little appreciated role of Madame de Gondi in the foundation of the Congregation of the Mission. On January 25, 1617, Vincent de Paul gave his famous mission sermon in the Church...
Millenials – Religion, Values and Politics
Survey | A Generation in Transition: Religion, Values, and Politics among College-Age Millennials prioritize jobs, support measures to address economic inequality, show evidence of racial divisionse Millennials (link may not be active any longer) Millenials speak in...
It’s a sin not to be organised regarding justice for the poor
In a hard-hitting article titled "Easter Manifesto", John Falzon, CEO of the National Council of the St Vincent de Paul Society in Australia says - "The Easter motif of suffering and resurrection comes alive in the flesh and blood of all movements of social justice...
SVDP Facebook Treasure Hunt
Creative approach to fund raising... Ahoy Matey! Each month one lucky fan on Facebook who posts an image and comment of their found treasures purchased at St. Vincent De Paul Thrift Store will win a $25 gift card You could also win a $25 Gift Card for...