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Articles from the Famvin News Archive
DC in Argentina serve as Voice of the Poor
Daughters of Charity serving in Argentina responded from their experiences with the most vulnerable  to the NGO survey on  social inclusion/integration, sharing their reflections, concerns and hopes. In your experience, what are the main barriers to social...
Vincentians in Partnership – Justice Day
The Vincentians In Partnership Newsletter reports that on July 16 friends of the Vincentian Family  celebrated Justice Day by reflecting on the following themes: To present the theological argument as to why Vincentians should be political To explore the idea of...
Vincentian saint’s daughter visiting the US
While a student, Gianna became a member of the St. Vincent de Paul Society.  Dr. Gianna Emanuela Molla, the daughter of St. Gianna Beretta Molla will speak at several events around the country, including a July 23 conference in Kansas City, Mo., organized by the St....
SVDP Uganda – Latest addition to Vincentian websites
Some of us are wealthy, some are financially poor, but all of us are blessed with an awareness that our blessings (time, talent or treasure) are to be shared with our brothers and sisters in need.", writes Denis Kyabaggu of St Vincent de Paul of Uganda. We know that...
“Enlightened Charity” – a lost history
"Enligthened Charity is a lost history important to the identity of professional American nurses." writes the Vincentian History Researchers Network quoting the publisher. "Enlightened Charity documents the pioneering work of American Sisters of Charity nurses in the...
Depaul USA – a franchise opportunity
The Depaul USA Board of Directors is considering the purchase of a franchise business as part of an income diversification strategy. They have already received a proposal from a local restaurant chain that is interested in selling Depaul USA a restaurant, which it...
JMV President celebrates apparitions to Catherine
Yasmine Cajuste, International President VMY, celebrates the first apparition of Mary to Catherine by reflecting on the the recent beatification of Sister Marguerite Rutan, Daughter of Charity (Dax, France, June 19, 2011) and the upcoming celebration of the...
Shooting Back – Homeless people speak
Depaul USA sponsors "Shooting Back," an exhibition of photographs and written pieces  that reflects the voices of people experiencing homelessness.More information.
Vinnies – Feel Good Shopping
The Vinnies in Australia have a very attractive short public service video plugging their Thrift store. "Visit one of our Vinnies Stores in Canberra to get a voucher for a wardrobe audit with our stylist, Jenny Kozlow - don't forget to DONATE YOUR CLOTHES to VINNIES!"...
Josephite Federation – modeling anti-trafficking with Millennium Hotel
Modeling what can be done by leveraging efforts at consciousness raising about human trafficking  the Josephite federation announced the successful completion of a two-year collaboration effort with the Millennium Hotel St. Louis, where the sisters’ gathering was held...