The FAMVIN Digital Network
The Vincentian Family is a movement made up of more than 160 institutions and some 4,000,000 people who follow Jesus Christ, serving the poor, as did St. Vincent de Paul, St. Louise de Marillac and many other believers who, over the last four centuries, have enriched the Vincentian charism.
The FAMVIN Digital Network serves the Vincentian Family with news, media, formation resources and more. Learn more about who we are and what we offer.
Articles from the Famvin News Archive
Homeless Awareness Weekend – Celebrating Vincent’s Feast
by John Freund, CM | Sep 25, 2011 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Vincentian Family
On 23-25 September 2011 the five national subsidiaries of Depaul International celebrated the feast day of St. Vincent de Paul by launching their first Homeless Awareness Weekend. The goals of the weekend are to raise international awareness of the issue of...
Quote of the day “exercised by the question of God”
by John Freund, CM | Sep 25, 2011 | Church
“Agnostics, who are constantly exercised by the question of God, those who long for a pure heart but suffer on account of our sin, are closer to the Kingdom of God than believers whose life of faith is 'routine' and who regard the Church merely as an institution,...
First woman appointed to International Board of SVDP
by John Freund, CM | Sep 25, 2011 | Vincentian Family
Dr. Michael Thio announces the appointment of MarieFrancoise Salesiani-Payet as Vice President of Formation replace Jean Cherville. The text from the international site reads as follows.. Dear Vincentians, The Peace of Christ be with you. I'm pleased to inform you...
Can the SVDP beat the SVDP?
by John Freund, CM | Sep 24, 2011 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Vincentian Family
Can they top this? The 2010 Friends of the Poor Walk attracted more than 17,600 friends, and raised more than $1.4 million in over 200 locations. In preparation for the feast of Vincent the St. Vincent de Paul Society hopes to do better under the banner of "Walk a...
When is a car more than a car? When donated to SVDPUSA!
by John Freund, CM | Sep 24, 2011 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Vincentian Family
A 50 second YouTube video spells out the difference when the car is donated to the SVDPUSA. It can mean food for a family four for a month, a child's nutrition of four months, medication for a handicapped person for two years. The SVDP National Vehicle Donation...
Sisters of Charity (Nazareth) History
by John Freund, CM | Sep 23, 2011 | Vincentian Family
Sisters of Charity of Nazareth in Nazareth, Kentucky were founded by Mother Catherine Spalding (1793-1858), the first superior of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth. YouTube has a video tour of the area that serves as a tribute to the hundreds of sisters buried...
St. Elizabeth Seton School recives $2,000,000 bequest
by John Freund, CM | Sep 23, 2011 | Daughters of Charity, Vincentian Family
A Palo Alto centenarian has bequeathed nearly $2 million to be used for scholarships -- and a new building -- at the St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic School on Channing Avenue. The K-8 St. Elizabeth Seton School educates 275 children from East Palo Alto and...
“Fear and loathing of the poor” – Vincent’s thoughts
by John Freund, CM | Sep 22, 2011 | Congregation of the Mission, Vincentian Family
In an article, "The Social Conscience Of Vincent De Paul", some may see perhaps surprisingly similarities to situations today in various countries around the world. Fr. Greg Cooney, CM, currently Provincial of the Australian Province, provides us with Vincent's...
Letters of Louise – “Relics of her spirit”
by John Freund, CM | Sep 22, 2011 | Daughters of Charity, Vincentian Family
"(Louise' de Marillac's) letters were considered "relics of her spirit" [1] because "something" invisible was hidden in those small pieces of paper, something that could be utilized and yet at the same time had to be carefully and lovingly preserved so that it could...
Coming September 27 – Major new systemic change project in Haiti
by John Freund, CM | Sep 22, 2011 | Vincentian Family
How is your Creole? Chemen Lavi Miyò = “Pathway to a Better Life” - Zafen, the Vincentian Family's Haiti project, will unveil a major new systemic change initiative on the feast of St. Vincent. Celebrate the feast. Look for details on the Zafen websiteSeptember 27....