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The Vincentian Family is a movement made up of more than 160 institutions and some 4,000,000 people who follow Jesus Christ, serving the poor, as did St. Vincent de Paul, St. Louise de Marillac and many other believers who, over the last four centuries, have enriched the Vincentian charism.
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Articles from the Famvin News Archive
Precious moments from the Seton Legacy celebration weekend ’09
by John Freund, CM | Aug 11, 2009 | Vincentian Family
Famvin's YouTube channel features a five minute video of the highlights from the wonderful celebration of the Seton Legacy as celebrated in Emmitsburg, MD July 31-Aug 1, 2009. See also "Sr. Liz Investigates" for the impact of Elizabeth on some Daughters of Charity.
A remote rural library, systemic change and a Daughter of Charity
by John Freund, CM | Aug 10, 2009 | Daughters of Charity, Evangelization, Systemic change
“We wanted something that would take care of the youth, in the area, who are mostly idle and unemployed,” explains Sister Liz Smith, DC. With seed money from a family in Ireland a library has been built in a remote part of Kenya. Students from nearby schools drop...
Missionary Cenacle Family celebrates 100 years
by John Freund, CM | Aug 9, 2009 | Vincentian Family
Returning to the chapel of their origins where they were founded by Fr. Judge, CM 100 years ago, a group around 40 people, priests, sisters and lay members came to St. John the Baptist Church . Fr. Domingo Rodriguez, was the main celebrant of the eucharist. While...
Two player version of Vincentian Jeopardy
by John Freund, CM | Aug 8, 2009 | Formation, Vincentian Family
Match your knowledge of Vincentian categories with another follower of Vincent. At the request of Niagara University VinFormation has just added a two-player version of the Niagara University edition of Vincentian Jeopardy. Even is you are not associated with...
What a difference a year makes!
by John Freund, CM | Aug 6, 2009 | Vincentian Family
Six graduates of this year's Vincentian Volunteers spell it out... I will always be connected... I Am Making a Difference... Gracias por el viaje (Thank you for the journey)... No One Ever Said I’d Fall in Love... A ‘Coming of Age’ Year... Word of the Day. This...
Sneak preview – 350th Anniversary Virtual Vincentian Expo
by John Freund, CM | Aug 5, 2009 | Featured, Formation, Vincentian Family
A Virtual Vincentian Expo will be VinFormation's contribution to the many resources being developed around the world for the celebration of the 350th anniversary of the death of Vincent and Louise. Although there are some wrinkles to be ironed out you can get an idea...
Former Prime Minister Gordon Brown on attacking global poverty
by John Freund, CM | Aug 5, 2009 | Justice and Peace, News
Gordon Brown speaks of attacking poverty and proposing the transformation of global politics, in the age of Twitter. (Despite Brown's job title as Great Britain's Prime Minister, this is no stump speech). There is much food for thought for Vincentians in an internet...
Philippine President Corazon Aquino – Part of the Seton Legacy
by John Freund, CM | Aug 3, 2009 | Vincentian Family
"Cory" Aquino said her experience at Mount St. Vincent's, a Sisters of Charity institution in New York, had taught her always to pray "Almighty Father, thy will be done." She said it was this reliance on God that sustained her during the years of her husband's...
“The Company of Charity continues to grow and change”
by John Freund, CM | Aug 2, 2009 | Vincentian Family
"And that, Sisters, was the beginning of your (American roots). As it was not then what is is now, there is reason to believe that it is still not what it will be when God has perfected it as He wants it." All recited these words at the blessing of the Seton Legacy...
“In the name of all of the Bishops of the US, I thank you…”
by John Freund, CM | Aug 1, 2009 | Formation, Vincentian Family
Cardinal Francis George , president of the USCCB, spoke these words to all those who continue the Seton Legacy as he celebrated Eucharist this morning. Since Elizabeth was a dancer, accomplished pianist and music lover, the day was capped by a wonderful concert of...