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Articles from the Famvin News Archive
Women with a Mission: Authentically Vincentian
The latest addition to VinFormation celebrates the many women who walk in this tradition. See other recent additions.
New documentary on the life and times of Vincent
Produced by DePaul University's Vincentian Studies Institute, in conjunction with Orchard Productions Inc., the documentary provides fascinating insights into the life and times, mission and values of DePaul's patron, St. Vincent de Paul. The premiere opens DePaul...
Note from the Vincentian Studies Institute
Corrected Vincentian Heritage issued will be sent to all subscribers. It has come to our attention that the most recent issue of Vincentian Heritage which has been mailed to our subscribers is replete with printing errors. These errors were introduced by the printing...
Bipartisan action needed to end poverty (Australia)
2010 marks two-thirds of the way into a remarkable global experiment in ending poverty. In 2000, Australia joined 189 countries in committing to the Millennium Development Goals. These goals aim to halve extreme poverty by 2015 and end it by 2025. In September this...
Why we need saints
Georgia wrote "We need heroes. We need to give kids heroes. Without heroes, they will give us gangs." And worse. Some food for thought. We have a history full of heroes - Vincentian and others. Do we tell the stories of the Saints and saints often enough?
Brothers of Charity Superior General reflects on the Epiphany
Br. Rene Stockmann (link no longer available) "God became man so that man might become God... It is good to meditate these words of Saint Athanasius during this time of Advent and Christmas."
Poverty, Poor Education Shave Years Off the Life Span
According to an article in Business week they're as important as smoking, obesity when it comes to health.
Louise Sullivan DC and Paul Henzmann CM share Pierre Coste award
Sr. Louise Sullivan, D.C., and the late Rev. Paul Henzmann, C.M.are recipients of the Pierre Coste Prize. The prize is named after the famed 20th century French Vincentian historian, Pierre Coste, C.M., and is given in recognition of distinguished contributions in...
When “food stamps” (USA) is your only income…
A growing number of people live on zero dollars in monthly cash and a few hundred dollars in food stamps, an overlooked subgroup that is growing especially fast according to the NY Times.. The surge in this precarious way of life has been so swift that few policy...
Meaningful “re-gifting”
Many say they received at least one unwanted gift. Charities, including the SVDP hope people will donate unwanted presents. ''Instead of stuffing it in a cupboard, donate it,'' she said. ''It's regifting in the loveliest way.''
