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Articles from the Famvin News Archive
Facebook driving more web traffic than Google – Vincentian implications ?
If Facebook is driving more web traffic than google should followers of Vincent and Louise be more committed in the their use of social media such as Facebook. "Some experts say social media could become the Internet's next search engine." "People are spending less...
AIC report from Haiti
Jacqueline Casseus, AIC Prsident in Haiti, was able to send this rushed note to Laurence de La Brosse, the International President of the AIC. My dear Laurence, This is the first day since January 12th, the day of my celebration, that events worked out for me to...
Lenten letter from Superior General
My brothers and sisters, the reflection on non-violence is very much a part of our tradition as Catholic Christians and very much at the heart of what Lent means to us. We focus on the need to change our attitudes in order to live more deeply the life that has been...
Two ways of reading news about Haiti
At epicenter of devastation, visions of a new Haiti emerge reads the headline. But the story reports "But for some Haitians, it is a cruel irony that a business community they consider clannish, corrupt and responsible for the country's backwardness could be...
SVDP-DC collaboration in Haiti relief
The Daughters of Charity (DC) and SSVP(CGI) are jointly collaborating to provide relief assistance to the victims of the disaster. This joint effort will involve the participation of the DC and SSVP and the latter includes the SSVP members in Haiti and Eduardo...
Australian SVDP welcomes government weekly payment to the poor
The St Vincent de Paul Society has welcomed the Federal Government's move to allow disadvantaged people to access Centrelink payments weekly rather than fortnightly, but reiterated its opposition to compulsory income management.
Brief History of Affiliates of the Daughters of Charity
The Vincentian Encyclopedia has posted a brief history of Affiliates of the Daughters of Charity. "Interestingly, the Daughters were formed as Affiliates of the Ladies of Charity; i.e., the laity was in charge and the Daughters assisted them."
Five portraits of Monsieur Portail – Vincent’s companion
On the occasion of the 350th anniversary of the famous Monsieur Portail, one of Vincent's closest companions, the Spanish famvin site is presenting a series of 5 portraits . The Vincentian Encyclopedia in English is adding them as the translations become available.
New YouTube video tribute to St. Vincent
This YouTube video comes from the Philippines.
Oprah and the Nuns – What Was Missing?
"Did you have the opportunity to see yesterday's (2/10) Oprah Winfrey Show? I received several phone calls, "Do you have your tv on? turn on Oprah...she has nuns on her program!" I was enroute in my car at the time so only managed to see the last few minutes of the...
