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Articles from the Famvin News Archive
New York Sisters of Charity elect new leaders
by John Freund, CM | May 2, 2011 | Sisters of Charity, Vincentian Family
During their Assembly of Election held on April 30th and May 1st, the Sisters of Charity Of New York elected the following: Jane Iannucelli SC, President, Eileen Mc Grory SC, Assistant to the President. The following were elected as members of the Council, Kathleen...
Daughters of Charity at work in former Soviet Union countries
by John Freund, CM | May 2, 2011 | Daughters of Charity, Vincentian Family
The international site of the Daughters of Charity has a very fine presentation of the work of the Daughters of Charity in former Soviet Union countries over the last 20 years. As usual it is presented in multiple languages. (The permalink on YouTube will allow...
CHA (Australia) award presented to Sister of Charity
by John Freund, CM | May 1, 2011 | Vincentian Family
On Thursday April 21, when the Catholic Health Australia (CHA) Stewardship Board visited Cabrini Hospital Malvern, a surprise was in store for a special guest, Sr Maria Cunningham OAM of the Sisters of Charity Congregation. Following a liturgy held in the chapel and...
Pope’s homily at beatification of john Paul II
by John Freund, CM | May 1, 2011 | Church
"Dear Brothers and Sisters, Six years ago we gathered in this Square to celebrate the funeral of Pope John Paul II. Our grief at his loss was deep, but even greater was our sense of an immense grace which embraced Rome and the whole world: a grace which was in some...
Dynamism of Vincentian Marian Youth in Africa
by John Freund, CM | May 1, 2011 | Vincentian Family, Vincentian Marian Youth
"As long as there are bold and dedicated young people in Africa and on our Continent, hope will always be alive in humanity and the fire of Christ’s love will become attractive to many young people and lead them to live out this commitment, renouncing privileges in...
Depaul USA expanding to Macon Georgia
by John Freund, CM | Apr 30, 2011 | Daughters of Charity, Vincentian Family
At a March 28, 2011 community meeting, Macon, Georgia residents announced their intention to work with Depaul USA to develop a day/resource center for the homeless. This decision was the culmination of two months of discernment and study of local needs and existing...
Christian Leaders Call for ‘Circle of Protection’ Around Programs for Poor People
by John Freund, CM | Apr 30, 2011 | Justice and Peace
A diverse coalition of Christian leaders, including Catholic bishops, the National Association of Evangelicals, Bread for the World, Salvation Army, Christian Churches Together in the USA, National Council of Churches and other Evangelical and mainline Protestants,...
College of Mt. St. Vincent celebrates 100 years
by John Freund, CM | Apr 30, 2011 | Vincentian Family
The College of Mount Saint Vincent celebrates the 100th anniversary of the charter creating the College of Mount Saint Vincent on Tuesday, April 19, 2011. Originally founded as the Academy of Mount Saint Vincent in 1847 by the Sisters of Charity of New York, the...
So, why does Amanda want to be a Daughter of Charity?
by John Freund, CM | Apr 29, 2011 | Daughters of Charity, Vincentian Family
Sr. Denise LaRock recently asked Amanda, a very serious discerner with the Daughters of Charity, for suggestions for topics for her blog. She recommended having our newest members write something about themselves. So, I decided to ask Amanda to write something! ...
Need resources for formation in the Vincentian Charism?
by John Freund, CM | Apr 28, 2011 | Vincentian Family
Or perhaps researching for some other Vincentian-related projects? You might be surprised at the resources this page will display.