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Articles from the Famvin News Archive
SVDP International President named to Cor Unum Council
Michael Thio Yatiw Beng, President General of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul has been appointed to serve as a member Pontifical Council COR UNUM for a five year term (2010 - 2015). Cor Unum is  one of 12 Pontifical Councils in the Vatican which advise Pope...
Vincentian Lay Missionaries – USA: A New Website
vlm-usa.org:Vincentian Lay Missionaries-USA (VLM) is a collaborative effort of the Daughters of Charity USA, lay women and men throughout the United States, and members of the Vincentian Family in Ethiopia and Kenya, to involve young adults in the mission of serving...
Simplified access LCUSA forms
In an effort to simplify access to commonly used forms Lucy Saunders, President of the Ladies of Charity  USA, encourages people to visit this new page on their website. Even if you don't need any of their forms it is worth a visit to learn more about their activities...
Vincentian perspectives on Australian floods
For updates on how the Vincentian Family in Australia is affected by the floods described as being of "biblical proportions" Â visit the website of the Congregation of the Mission in Australia. The "Vinnies" especially are providing aid of all kinds of aid while...
Reflecting on the Vincentian Charism – with a catchy tune
From the Australian Congregation of the Mission website: This video clip of just over 2 minutes reflects on the Vincentian Charism – accompanied by a lively melody with English and French lyrics. Read more to watch!
When does change begin in Haiti?
"Until people affected by hardship can put their own efforts behind their recovery, change never really begins. " So writes a Zafèn lender the anniversary of the earthquake in Haiti. From a Zafèn press release... As the world’s attention returns to Haiti to mark a...
It's more than you can imagine…
"We asked the Daughters of Charity to share their advice for those pondering religious life" This YouTube video shows the creativity of their responses. Subscribe to the Daughters YouTube channel. Sr. Liz Sjoberg, DC Producer of NonBudget Productions
It’s more than you can imagine…
"We asked the Daughters of Charity to share their advice for those pondering religious life" This YouTube video shows the creativity of their responses. Subscribe to the Daughters YouTube channel. Sr. Liz Sjoberg, DC Producer of NonBudget Productions
Pope speaks out for religious freedom
"In years past, popes have typically used the speech to diplomats as a sort of foreign policy panorama, surveying major global concerns such as economic justice, war and peace, the environment, and equity in diplomatic relations. This year, however, Benedict XVI was...
War and Peace – WWVD (What would Vincent Do)
We actually know the answer... thanks to a wonderful study done by David Carmona, CM (Spain) Â After pointing out the similarities between Vincent's times and ours he presents excerpts from Vincent that show us what he actually did. At the end of the article he invites...
