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Articles from the Famvin News Archive
Catholicism – How technology is affecting it
The Spring 2010 issue of Australian Catholics, a Jesuit Publication, focuses on how technology is changing the way we campaign for social justice. It asks how can technology help us build a new Catholic community for the 21st century? It also reflects on “A national e-vent” – An innovative way to bring the Catholic community together and “Outside the Net” – Technology on the margins. (Found on the Congregation of the Mission Australian website.)
2010 Labor Day Statement – A New “Social Contract”
The United States Catholic Conference 2010 Labor Day Statement “A New “Social Contract” for Today’s “New Things” echos the title of Leo the XIII’s “Rerum Novarum” (Of New Things”).
It calls for Americans “to protect the life and dignity of each worker in a renewed and robust economy”. As a Vincentian footnote some might be surprised to know that it was a member of the Vincent de Paul Society who advised Leo the XIII on this first of the great Social Encyclicals and that Ozanam anticipated, and actually prepared the ground for, the recognition of the social issues in calling for a living wage.
Over 13 million will not have basic school supplies in USA
This summer, Staples and DoSomething.org are hosting our third annual Do Something 101 School Supply Drive! You can help right now by holding school supply drives in your school and community. Drop off School Supplies at any Staples store across the US and we’ll deliver them to a local kid who needs them. Does anyone know of a similar program for other countries?
Zafèn gives expatriate Haitian professionals a chance to give back
Another take on the importance of the Zafèn project of the Vincentian Family. There is no social security in Haiti - the Diaspora is the safety net of so many. Zafèn gives the Haitian expatriate community an opportunity to give back not only in money transfers but...
Why community is so important to Daughters of Charity?
"No Budget Productions" strikes again! Sr. Elizabeth Sjoberg, DC lets Sisters who have lived in community for many years explain why community is such an important part of the call to be a Daughter of Charity. They say so much in just two minutes. Click on "Read More"...
Of Vincentian Family timelines…
The St. Louis Review has published a time line of the Vincentian Family in St. Louis. It might be something that folks in other cities might pull to gether. The end result would be something of a snapshot of the Vincentian Family in the US. See the website of the Association of the Miraculous Medal for the actual time line.
Vincent through the eyes of children
YouTube hosts a video clip made by students at DePaul University in Chicago IL. and show icons of Vincent de Paul through the eyes of children who use techniques employed by Br Mark Elder CM of Chicago. Click on the graphic to view the video and the icon at far right of video bar for full screen view. The video is about 4 mins duration and is titled “The Making of an Icon”.
Worldwide scope of the Daughters of Charity Service
Africa, Asia, Latin America, Middle East. These are but some of the places the Daughters of Charity serve. See concrete projects they are engaged in . Housing for Teachers, Congo; Pastoral Center, India; a Technical School, Bolivia; Bathroom Facilities for Retreat Center and a Medical Dispensary, Egypt; Generators for the Daughters of Charity School, Lebanon…
SVDP up and running in China
The Society of St Vincent de Paul has established 20 parish-based charity centres in China, but must operate under a different name to placate a government suspicious of the charity organisation’s ties to the Pope. The operations are the fruit of a year of planning before discussions with the Chinese government began three years ago, which Mr Thio said was receptive to the Society “so long as we followed the norms of the country – the (parish charities) must report to the parish community, which in turn reports to the local council”. Full story.
SVDP making the poor visible in Australian politics
Almost 12 percent of all Australians are still living in a state of permanent recession and struggling to cope on society's margins, says Dr John Falzon, Chief Executive of St Vincent de Paul Society's National Council. "The Federal election is about the economy but...
