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Articles from the Famvin News Archive
Srs. of Charity (Nazareth) synonymous with quality healthcare in India
by John Freund, CM | Sep 18, 2009 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Vincentian Family
Holy Family Hospital hospital has become synonymous with curative and preventive health-care services, community-development and social-welfare programs, and training “that fosters the full development of people. Jointly managed by the Medical Mission Sisters and the...
Souveniers of Vincentian Family gathering in Africa
by John Freund, CM | Sep 17, 2009 | Sisters of Charity, Vincentian Family
C.J. Wille, SC, recently returned from attending and presenting at various Vincentian Family meetings in Africa. C.J. is the Sisters of Charity Federation NGO representative at the UN. Note the Vincentian-themed clothing in some of the pictures.
Vincentian Family Day in Peru
by John Freund, CM | Sep 17, 2009 | Systemic change, Vincentian Family
One doesn't need to read Spanish to sense the joy of the Vincentian Family gathering in Ica, Peru August 22. Almost 100 people from various branches of the family gathered to focus on systemic change.
Srs. of Charity (Nazareth) synonymous with finest health care in India
by John Freund, CM | Sep 17, 2009 | Vincentian Family
Holy Family Hospital hospital has become synonymous with curative and preventive health-care services, community-development and social-welfare programs, and training “that fosters the full development of people. Jointly managed by the Medical Mission Sisters and the...
Vincentian Marian Youth offer testimonies
by John Freund, CM | Sep 16, 2009 | Vincentian Family
Read comments from Vincentian teens telling us about their experience a learning more about less fortunate teens and how they are inspired to do a wide range of works
Sr. Evelyne DC at the Seton Bicentennial in Emmitsburg
by John Freund, CM | Sep 16, 2009 | Vincentian Family
Sr. Evelyne Franc, Mother General of the Daughters of Charity, accepts the Seton Bincentennial Medal at the inaugural ceremonies for celebrating the 200th anniversary of Mother Seton's arrival in Emmitsburg. (Unfortunately the sound could not be improved.)
International Day of Non-Violence
by John Freund, CM | Sep 16, 2009 | Justice and Peace
The International Union of Superiors General through its Justice , Peace and the Integrity of Creation Commission urges all to share in some way their NONVIOLENCE Prayer Service - on October 2 .
The Seven Founders of the St. Vincent dePaul Society
by John Freund, CM | Sep 15, 2009 | Formation, Vincentian Family
"Lives of Distinction" presented by Ralph Middlecamp at the recent Annual Meeting of the SVDP in St. Louis offers insight into origins of the Society. "The revised International Rule of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul gives renewed emphasis to the roles of all...
22nd Annual Southern California VINCENTIAN FAMILY DAY
by John Freund, CM | Sep 15, 2009 | Formation, Vincentian Family
The keynote speaker, Ms Boisvert, is the Social Justice Minister for the Pax Christi Catholic Community in northern Michigan, and was a key-note speaker at the 2009 National Vincentian Family Gathering. Come celebrate with us Saturday, November 14, 2009 and be...
Anniversary of Canonization of Elizabeth Ann Seton
by John Freund, CM | Sep 14, 2009 | Vincentian Family
September 14 marks the anniversary of Elizabeth Ann's canonization in 1975. Homily on John Paul II. Seton Hall University has a special collection devoted to Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton featuring collected items documenting the life and legacy of Saint Elizabeth Ann...