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Articles from the Famvin News Archive
Stolen generations – Remembering an apology
by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 18, 2012 | Vincentian Family
The St Vincent de Paul Society National Council of Australia marks the fourth anniversary of the Australian Government’s Apology to the Stolen Generations. The Stolen Generations (also known as Stolen children) were the children of Australian Aboriginal and Torres...
Vincent’s decisions in the light of the Gospels
by John Freund, CM | Feb 18, 2012 | Vincentian Family
In this second part Sister María Angeles Infante, DC. continues her reflection St. Vincent de Paul: A Man of the Gospel with illustrations of how Vincent let the Gospel inform his decisions regarding the decision to dedicate his life to the poor, accept the parish...
Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth celebrate almost 130 years service
by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 18, 2012 | Vincentian Family
Since 1883 Mount Saint Vincent Home for Children has welcomed over 18,000 Colorado kids into its open arms. Originally an orphanage and still run by the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth who founded it, this ever-refreshed place celebrates its 129th birthday on Feb....
February Newsletter of Vincentian Marian Youth
by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 17, 2012 | Vincentian Family
With the theme "Like Mary, Give Something More" VMY International Bulletin Vincentian Marian Youth February 2012 - year 12 – Nº 85 is now available online in pdf format and reader format. It tours the world reporting activities of the VMY as well as summarizing the...
Who should be called men/women of the gospel:
by John Freund, CM | Feb 17, 2012 | Vincentian Family
St. Vincent de Paul: A Man of the Gospel: Sister María Angeles Infante, DC . The lengthy article will be presented in four parts. She begins by describing elements that characterize the lives of those whom we call gospel men/women. their faith and works are rooted in...
Vinnies joins $2.5 billion call for homes stimulus
by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 17, 2012 | Vincentian Family
"A coalition of welfare and community groups, including the St Vincent de Paul Society, has called on the Federal Government to commit to a $2.5 billion stimulus package for the housing sector in the next Budget. Australians for Affordable Housing (AAH), of which the...
Bishops challenge increase of death sentences in Florida.
by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 17, 2012 | Church
According to Fides News Agency ...The Archbishop of Miami, His Exc. Mgr. Thomas Wenski and five Bishops of Florida sent a letter to Governor Rick Scott, asking him to stop Robert Waterhouse’s execution and commute the death sentence with life imprisonment without...
Vincentian Family challenge raises $520,000 dollars for Haiti
by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 16, 2012 | Vincentian Family
It will be a happy 2012 in Haiti for about 350 new families who will enroll in Chemen Lavi Miyò *Link no longer active)(CLM), a poverty alleviation program that translates into English as “Pathway to a Better Life.” This systemic change effort led by the...
Celebrating foundation of Sisters of Charity Halifax
by Famvin Media Resources | Feb 15, 2012 | Vincentian Family
VinFormation salutes the Sisters of Charity of Halifax with a brief graphical presentation of their arrival in Halifax and their official recognition by Pius IX on February 17, 1856. For more on their history visit the "Beginnings" section of their website. Also of...
Bishop of Metuchen commissions sculpture by Sr. of Charity
by John Freund, CM | Feb 15, 2012 | Vincentian Family
Sister Margaret Beaudette, SC, has received final approval for two sculptures she created for the Cathedral of St. Francis of Assisi in Metuchen. The 5' 2" sculptures of St. Francis of Assisi and Pope John Paul II , who established the New Jersey diocese, were...