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Articles from the Famvin News Archive
Doodling for Zafen???
Calling all Vincentian artists and wannabes! How about doodling for Zafen. www.good.is sponsoring a doodle contest. "Doodle Something Good in the World." If you think Zafen is doing something good in the world and like to doodle, try your hand! the OBJECTIVE Create a...
Australian CEO’s sleep out for the homeless
In 2010 Vinnies CEO Sleepout was launched nationally (Australia) and exceeded expectations, attracting almost 700 CEO’s in 7 cities nationally and raising $2.9 million to directly assist people experiencing homelessness. Vinnies place an emphasis on breaking personal...
Have you noticed the new look?
VinFormation is in the process of reorganizing its rich resources. As a taste of things to come visit this page which show just some of the many presentations useful in deepening an understanding of various aspects of the the Vincentian charism and way of life.
Vincent through the eyes of children
For a change of pace watch a delightful YouTube video of Vincent dePaul seen through the eyes of children. Reflection: What can children's eyes tell us? Have we lost an ability to see with the freshness of children?
Nazareth Sisters celebrate 200 years of history
The Sisters of Charity of Nazareth will mark 200 years of history in 2012. Visit their website further further details as they become available. The site also features an article in Time Magazine that traces their early history in 1947 noting some parallels with...
Session on Systemic Change Triggered Something New
Sister Auréa Cormier writes from Canada of the impact of her participation in the Systemic Change Workshop in Belleville last November. The presentations made by many of the committed participants at the Belleville conference touched me deeply. Upon my return, I wrote...
CM workshop on relationship between Christians and Muslims
Claudio Santangelo, CM, Coordinator of the Commission on Islam, announces workshop planned for August 2011 in Indonesia, open to all the members of the Vincentian Family, dealing with the relationship between Christians and Muslims. I encourage all Visitors to...
How Do You Help Someone Who’s Asking for Spare Change?
"Need a hand" cards as opportunities for mini "systemic change"! "The idea is that, instead of giving someone cash, you can help them get to the assistance they may really need to change their lives" writes Blase Bova of the SVDP in Phoenix. Dealing with panhandlers...
Congregation of the Mission and Haiti
The Superior General gave an updated report on Father Jean-Pierre Mangulu, CM from the Province of Congo who has been sent to Haiti to assist the Vincentian Family in creating projects for our Zafen website. The process of development in Haiti is slow, yet, our...
Vincentian Family Peace Corps?
"Think of it as a short-term Peace Corps" writes Sister Mary Lou McGrath of their third annual Charity in the City program.  The Sisters of Charity of New York are offering the 3rd year of Charity in the City. This 2-week service program offers women volunteers, 18-30...
