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Articles from the Famvin News Archive
Seton Legacy Timeline
by John Freund, CM | Jan 3, 2010 | Vincentian Family
VinFormation presents a graphical presentation of key moments in the development of the Seton Legacy. See also "Music in the Life of Elzabeth Seton". "Prayer Service" and a Seton-themed crossword puzzle.
Facebook – St Vincent de Paul Society Canberra/Goulburn Central Council
by John Freund, CM | Jan 2, 2010 | Vincentian Family
St Vincent de Paul Society Canberra/Goulburn Central Council What if there was no Christmas dinner to share with your family? Not one single gift to light up the faces of excited children on Christmas morning. Or what if you didn’t even know where you’d be sleeping on...
Twelve days of Christmas revised by the Daughters of Charity in Kenya
by John Freund, CM | Jan 2, 2010 | Daughters of Charity, Vincentian Family
Dear Friends, Christmas blessings from all of us in Thigio! For 12 days this Christmas we celebrate all those whom God has called us to serve and we pray for you for supporting us in serving them. Sing along with us these revised words of the Christmas carol: “On the...
Too late for Christmas but…
by John Freund, CM | Jan 1, 2010 | Daughters of Charity, Formation, Vincentian Family
... it will never be too late to give meaningful, self-sustaining gifts to support the people they work with in Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, etc. Click on the graphic at the left of this post to see some of these gifts featured on the website of the Irish Daughters of...
“Vincentian Moments”
by John Freund, CM | Jan 1, 2010 | Vincentian Family
VinFormation has added a new feature called "Vincentian Moments". Click on the graphic on the right side of the page "Vincent Moment" to learn about a experience by the Assistant Coach of the dePaul University basketball team. We welcome you sharing your moments with...
VIRTUAL Vincentian Family Gathering
by John Freund, CM | Dec 31, 2009 | Vincentian Family
This year's gathering of the Vincentian Family in North America will take place on the Internet! Keep room in your schedule on Saturday April 24, 2010 to meet with others from around the continent. It will not cost anyone a cent in travel, lodging or food (well, some...
A year end tale of increased need… and response
by John Freund, CM | Dec 31, 2009 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Vincentian Family
The poor in Victoria (Australia) have been under unprecedented stress and the SVDP has responded. The 2008/09 financial year has seen: - a 60% increase in the number of people provided with assistance to find accommodation. - a 67% increase in the number of women and...
Looking backward and forward as we welcome the New Year
by John Freund, CM | Dec 31, 2009 | Featured, News
Some questions for reflection as we prepare to usher in the new year. What have been the happiest and most gratifying parts of this past year? In what areas have I acted as my best self? Which of my current habits or behaviors do I want to bring with me into the...
Vincentian Marian Youth (JMV) December Bulletin
by John Freund, CM | Dec 30, 2009 | Vincentian Family, Vincentian Marian Youth
The English version of the December Bulletin of the Vincentian Marian Youth (JMV) is now available in text only form below and one can also view the original. In addition to reports of activities from around the world there is also a reflection on leadership from a...
Recycle your Christmas cards
by John Freund, CM | Dec 30, 2009 | Justice and Peace, News
St. Jude's Ranch is accepting used, all-occasion cards from November 15, 2009 - February 28, 2010 You can mail your donations to: St. Jude's Ranch for Children Recycled Card Program 100 St. Jude's Street - Boulder City, NV 89005 877-977-SJRC (7572) Recycled Card...