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Articles from the Famvin News Archive
Saturday Study Hall – Vincentian Family Saints
"Study Hall" - echoes of earlier formal stages in our preparation for life. But as the Pope has recently reminded us formation is a lifelong task. In that spirit FamVin is beginning a new series "Saturday Study Hall" which for the most part will draw on articles in...
“Apple forecast: Immigration reform”
The Sisters of Charity of Nazareth Kentucky  draw our attention to the video  "Apple forecast:  Immigration reform" (click on this link) which moves beyond sterile statistics. The video provides testimonies of two women impatient for change - an owner of a family...
Next “Holy Hangout” January 17
Holy Hangout: The Missionary Character of Daughters of Charity We're excited to be chatting with Daughters of Charity who have served on the mission field in a variety of countries. Join us on YouTube  to hear about their experiences, challenges and how God has grown...
Formation Friday – Vincentian Family websites
The presence of the Vincentian Family is growing almost everyday. VinFormation has a page devoted to links organized according to family branches. If there are significant links that we have missed let us know by clicking on the Comment button for this post or using the Contact Us link.
Why we serve the poor – 80 years later
Some 80 years ago the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in Australia offered their answer to why they serve the poor. The more things change the more they stay the same. Read it yourself to judge how well this statement has travelled the decade. Australian SVDP 1934 -...
Sisters of Charity mark 80 years in Arizona
The Catholic Sun writes...Arizona Catholics have been served by the Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill since 1933. Sr. Barbara Einloth traces the order’s ministry in the Grand Canyon State. It’s been 80 years since the first Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill brought...
Verbal difference between Francis and Benedict
According to the Huffington Post...Data journalist Chris Walker conducted a word frequency analysis on the first hundred speeches of Pope Francis and Pope Benedict to get a visual representation of their priorities. Francis clearly emphasized poverty and poor far...
A Conversation With Sister Carol Keehan DC
The Huffington Post offers "A Conversation With Sister Carol Keehan About Health Care Challenges" "Catholic nuns know lots about Health care. They founded hospitals all over the United States and ran them with love and grit. Sister Carol Keehan is president and chief...
iGods – Apple, Amazon, Goggle, Facebook, etc.
The blog InternetEvangelism offers a review of "Gods: How Technology Shapes Our Spiritual and Social Lives" – new book by Craig Detweiler. Communication scholar, film-maker, and cultural commentator Craig Detweiler’s new book iGods: How Technology Shapes Our Spiritual...
Hanging out with God – Consumer/Christian
Hanging out with God – Consumer/Christian – Gathering as Family – Life is a Celebration are the topics of Lynn L'Heureux' reflections for  Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast – Tues. January 7, 2014 Dear Vincentian Family: We are clearly into 2014. How are your...
