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CM appointed Archbishop Metropolitan of Ljubljana
The Holy Father has appointed Archbishop Antón Stres CM, up to present coadjutor bishop of Maribor,Slovenia, Archbishop Metropolitan of Ljubljana, Slovenia. He succeeds Archbishop Alojzij Uran, whose resignation Pope accepted according to canon 401, paragraph 2 of...
Daughters of Charity feature Advent reflection
A 3 minute meditative reflection, Veni, Veni Emmauel is the most prominent change on their recently updated website.
Dramatic rise in use of food stamps
While in no way comparable to the hunger experienced in many other parts of the world, The New York Times today writes "With food stamp use at record highs and climbing every month, a program once scorned as a failed welfare scheme now helps feed one in eight...
An unsuspected meaning for 350
All the churches in Denmark will ring their bells 350 times to mark the end of the climate conference in Copenhagen. WHY? 350 refers to 350 parts per million: This is the safe upper limit for CO2 in our atmosphere according to many scientists, climate experts, and...
Search for background on the Miraculous Medal
Over the years famvin.org has posted many items of interest related to the Feast of the Miraculous Medal. Typing in the word “miraculous” in the search box on any page of famvin will return links to inspirational videos, the novena in multimedia format, Robert...
Vincentian Vision for Advent
"Vincentian Themes of Advent" features excerpts from prominent Vincentians such as former Superiors General Maloney and Gay. Read Fr. Gay's 2009 Advent letter. See also past posts on Advent related themes such as "An Advent of Systemic Change."
2009 Systemic Change grant awarded to AIC Madagascar
Project Tsiry, organized by AIC in Madagascar has been awarded a grant by Commission for Promoting Systemic Change. Just a few days ago, awarded this year's grant to empower poor and isolated communities in South East Madagascar with regard to literacy, education and...
Our Vincentian Heritage on Thanksgiving
Here are some selections on gratitude from our Vincentian heritage. Abelly, one of Vincent's early biographers wrote, "He used to say that nothing was so efficacious in winning the heart of God as a spirit of gratitude for his gifts and blessings. In this spirit he...
Daughters of Charity hospitalized after “fasting” for return of Church property
Seven Daughters of Charity in Tianjin have been hospitalized with dehydration after a five-day fast aimed at getting the government to return a Church property. About 20 members of the Sisters of Charity took part in the "fasting prayer" at Charity Mansion, the...
International Gathering of the Association of the Miraculous Medal
(Courtesy of the CM site in Australia) Fr Kevin Canty CM of the Australian Province recently attended the International Gathering of the Association of the Miraculous Medal (AMM) held at the Rue de Bac in Paris, from November 15 until November 20. Representatives of...
