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Articles from the Famvin News Archive
Annual celebration of “Posadas” is a call to action
In Latino communities, re-enactments are held commemorating Mary and Joseph’s search for shelter in Bethlehem -- a place for Jesus to be born. The tradition is called Las Posadas, which literally means “the inns” in Spanish. For people of faith who are concerned about...
Daughters of Charity serving the disabled at Christmas
"... The Daughters of Charity Service for Persons with Intellectual Disability recognises that each person possesses a unique dignity and potential."<
Sister-less act – St. Vincent’s names first non-religious chair
Ruben Rodriguez has taken on a position that has been held by Daughters of Charity for more than a century -- that of chairman of the board of Bridgeport's St. Vincent's Medical Center. Rodriguez succeeds former board chairwoman Sister Louise Gallahue writes Amanda...
Greetings from the international Association of the Miraculous Medal
In this Jubilee year of the 350th anniversary of the death of St. Vincent de Paul, St. Louise de Marillac and Fr. Portail, and the 150th anniversary of St. Justin de Jacobis, with all members of the Association of the Miraculous Medal, we adore the Mystery of the...
Christmas greetings from the International SSVDP
Visit the international site of the SSVDP to view Christmas greetings from the International President, Jose Ramon Torremocha.
Christmas Greetings from the Vincentian Family Office
The Vincentian Family Office of the Curia in Rome sends greetings to the entire Vincentian Family via a downloadable powerpoint.
Christmas greetings to the entire Vincentian Family
Fr. Gregory Gay, CM sends greetings to all the followers of Vincent and Louise via famvin's YouTube video.
Pope – How the Christmas tree evangelizes
(Zenit.org).- The Christmas tree -- with its journey from a dark forest to the brilliance of decorative lights -- represents every Christian, called to share the message that the Light of the world has become man. Benedict XVI "Leaving aside its dark garments for a...
Vatican on climate change conference
Positive Steps Don't Depend on Global Accord (Zenit) - The biggest climate change talks of history wrapped up today amid a general sense of disappointment, but the Holy See had something hopeful to say. Archbishop Celestino Migliore, the leader of the Holy See...
Role of Daughters of Charity in Civil War
The Daughters of Charity played a prominent role during the Civil War (link no loger active) as nurses and human service workers, providing compassion in an otherwise violent and painful epoch. Some worked in the cities where they were missioned whereas others...
