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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
Spotlight on the AIC – Vincent’s first foundation
With roots going back to 1617 the AIC, Association of International Charities claims 200.000 AIC volunteers worldwide are grouped into local teams, co-ordinated by a National Association. There are 52 AIC National Associations. For a fine graphical overview visit...
Heroes and Heroines of the Vincentian Family
VinFormation has added another section entitled "Heroes and Heroines of the Vincentian Family" Tell us what you think and who you think should be included in this list by clkicking on the contact us link on this page.
Preemies find comfort in octogenarian nun’s arms
Her 83-year-old body is failing but Nazareth Sister of Charity, Ann Molony, provides a profoundly needed touch in a neo-natal intensive care unit. Read this inspiring story in full.
Australian Bishop asks Prime Minister to give asylum seekers a break
The Bishop of Parramatta, Bishop Kevin Manning, has written an open letter to Prime Minister Kevin Rudd calling on the Government to make a stand against those who “stir up xenophobia, peddle panic and oppose the rights of all people to seek asylum when faced with...
Latin alphabet no longer rules the Internet
"We have just made the Internet much more accessible to millions of people in regions such as Asia, the Middle East and Russia." The body in charge of assigning the world's Internet users their online addresses on Friday said it had agreed to allow the use of any of...
Daughters of Charity – Unsung Heroes
When historians mention the 1853-1856 Crimean War, they talk about the heroism of soldiers but often forget the story of the Filles de la Charité nuns, who are followers of St. Vincent de Paul. Istanbul’s La Paix Hospital is a standing testament to tolerance in the...
“Alternative Gift Giving” for the Vincentian Family Christmas 2009
In solidarity with other members of the Vincentian Family worldwide I am suggesting that we make contributions to the Vincentian Family Microfinance Project in Haiti as our alternative gift giving this Christmas. No gift is too small. A card will be sent to the person...
Young Vincentians reflect on Vincent
Vincentian seminarians in Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea reflect on Vincent during their Spiritual Year, a year of intense spiritual formation.
Pope – Church must proclaim Gospel on the ‘digital continent’
Addressing the full Pontifical Council for Social Communications today, Benedict XVI urged its members to help communicate the teachings of the Church on the “digital continent” of the ever-changing technological landscape. Address
Descendant of Ozanam dies in Paris
Mrs. Raphaëlle Chevalier-Montariol, descendant of Frederic Ozanam, died on 17th of October 2009, in Paris
