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Articles from the Famvin News Archive
2005-2008 issues of VINCENTIANA online
The last 4 years of VINCENTIANA are now available online in three languages (click on graphic). Earlier volumes of this official international journal are also available. We welcome comments via the "Contact Us" link on this page.
AMM – Closing of the Jubilee Year of Pontifical approval
On November 20th 2009, in a solemn Eucharistic celebrated by the General Director of the Association and the Superior General of the Congregation of the Mission and the Company of the Daughters of Charity, Fr. Gregory G. Gay, CM, the Jubilee Year that the Association...
What do you do when a homeless person asks for a dollar?
"I say, “you respond with love.” How would you, for instance, respond if it was your brother or sister approaching you on the street? This is the response we are called to give as family members of this human race, as Christians. What would you do? Well, you might...
Weekly reflections inspired by Louise de Mariallac
Each week the Daughters of Charity site in Australia provides a spiritual reflection consisting of a quote from the spiritual writings of St. Louise de Marillac, a short reflection on the quote, reflection questions and a prayer. These reflections can be used for any...
YouTube video – Daughters of Charity and service of the poor
"No Budget Productions" has posted its latest video Daughters of Charity and service of the poor on YouTube. For other selections visit the Daughters You Tube channel at daughtersofcharityus
Highlights of Superior General’s visit to Poland
The English version of the Polish Vincentians is featuring daily reports of the Superior General's four days in Poland.
Australians hold E-Conference focused on St. Luke
The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference reports (November 4) - Prisoners in Sydney’s Long Bay and Silverwater prisons joined thousands of people from across Australia and as far away as Rome, Britain, the US and Ireland today to learn more about the Gospel of Luke...
Warning! False request for money from Eastern Province Provincial
Fr. Michael Carroll has been the victim of an email hoax requesting money for the Sisters of the Incarnate word. Please do not respond if you receive the following email...Dear Provincial. > I send greetings to you and to all the Confreres in Brazil. You are always...
An Internet Pathway for Haitian Economic Development
An Initiative of the Worldwide Vincentian Family, DePaul University, the Haitian Diaspora and Fonkoze, the project, which will reach out to the poorest of the poor, is in continuity with the worldwide Vincentian Family’s recent focus on systemic change. As part of the...
Spotlight on the AIC – Vincent’s first foundation
With roots going back to 1617 the AIC, Association of International Charities claims 200.000 AIC volunteers worldwide are grouped into local teams, co-ordinated by a National Association. There are 52 AIC National Associations. For a fine graphical overview visit...
