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Articles from the Famvin News Archive
“Praying with Vincentian Communities” – Regina Bechtle, SC
"So how might we define Vincentian spirituality as lived today by Sisters and Daughters of Charity, Vincentian priests and brothers, laypersons in the Society of St. Vincent de Paul and the Ladies of Charity, and young members of Vincentian Marian Youth and...
“Not too far from here…someone is waiting…”
"Not too far from here… someone is waiting…”
DC International April feature on human trafficking
The international site of the Daughters of Charity focuses on human trafficking and what the Daughters of Charity in the U.S. have been been doing to confront and make a difference in combating the tragedy of human trafficking. Their efforts are a response to the...
Zafèn marks 1st Anniversary with matching grant
In a year when microfinance has been scrutinized like never before, Zafèn, has raised $350,000 in its inaugural year to fund business and social projects that generate sustainable economic development inHaiti. More than 500 projects across Haiti received an...
SVDP member to be honored by Brazilian Parliament
Renato Lima, member of the SSVP in Brazil, has been designated to receive the Medal of Legislative Merit. This medal is awarded by the Brazilian Parliament for “relevant services to world peace and humanitarian causes”. The SSVP International President, Michael...
Praying for an Ozanam miracle
WE NEED AN OZANAM’S MIRACLE writes the Vincent de Paul Society in Brazil. "Here in Brazil we are need of a miracle for our brother vincentian João Marcos Andrietta. Man of faith who fights against a disease that medical science so far found no cure (Amyotrophic...
For those who noticed interruptions
Famvin has almost completed its move to a new Internet service in collaboration with the Spanish Vincentian website Somos Vicencianos. There may still be some glitches which we will try to catch as quickly as possible. You should be noticing some significant...
Sisters of Charity and Philadelphia Civil War Hospital
As we begin to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the start of the Civil War, one example of this service that should be highlighted is the work of the Sisters of Charity at Satterlee Military Hospital. The sisters ministered to thousands of wounded and dying Civil...
Vincent dePaul Society stands with people living in poverty
From the SVDP USA - Budget Cuts Imperil Those Living in Poverty - In the coming weeks, Congress will debate deep spending cuts in the federal government's Fiscal Year (FY) 2011 budget. As members of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, we have an obligation to speak...
“They are the Jersey Girls of the Catholic Church”
Deborah Fries, Editorial Board Member, Terrain.org reflects on her experience of Maris Stella Retreat and Conference Center (New Jersey Sisters of Charity) and her encounter with " the Jersey Girls of the Catholic Church, who act on what they believe." The following...
