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Articles from the Famvin News Archive
“Come and See” – Vincentian Volunteers
See for yourself! Video of the Gateway Vincentian Vounteers. If you are between the ages of 21 and 30 (or know someone) looking for a great service opportunity, check out the Gateway Vincentian Volunteers (link no longer active). See also the Colorado Vincentian...
Miraculous Medal to be discussed on TV
On October 16th, the Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal and devotion to Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal will be discussed on the CatholicTV talk show “This is the Day”. The Director of the Central Association of the Miraculous Medal, Fr. Carl Pieber, C.M....
Past President of the Ladies of Charity died Oct. 17
Nancy Dunne died at her home on Holmes Beach, FL. She was in no pain and life expired while she was in a deep sleep. A Memorial Mass will be offered for her at St. Bernard R.C. Church in Holmes Beach on Saturday, October 17. Her wishes were that there be no...
Pope Prays Rosary via satellite with 5 African countries
During the rosary, which was part of the Synod of Bishops for Africa, Benedict XVI was connected via satellite with eight African countries. In the end, he encouraged universities to collaborate culturally and scientifically, and to provide special assistance to...
Seton Legacy weekend gallery of photos
The Sisters of Charity Federation has published a gallery of well over 100 quality photographs from the Seton Legacy weekend this past summer. Especially for those who attended it bring back rich memories.
Vinnies to (Australian) Govt: Bite the bullet on benefits
In conjunction with anti-poverty week this week, the St Vincent de Paul Society wants the Federal Government to address the inequality in pension and benefits. "Thirty two dollars and fifty cents a day doesn't get you very far, especially after paying for a roof over...
Journal of the Irish Province of the Congregation of the Mission
Colloque from 1979 to present has been made available by the Irish Province of the Congregation of the Mission. To view a pdf copy of an edition, please double click on the Cover of the Volume. When you open the cover you can view a contents page giving full details...
Sr. Liz – the inside scoop on Visioning for Mission
"No Budget Productions" offers two brief videos pirated from the recent Daughters of Charity "Visioning for Mission" gathering in St. Louis. The first is an eye-opening account of the pilgrimage from Baltimore to St. Louis. The other features clips from the special...
Former Sisters of Charity of Nazareth leader dies at 87
Sister Barbara Lawler Thomas, a former president of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth and internationally respected authority on Canon Law, died Thursday at Nazareth Home. She was 87. “She was fearless in her leadership during that time and in trying to get the...
Seniors celebrate with Vincentian Family in the Philippines
The St. Vincent de Paul Home for the Aged celebrated its Golden Anniversary (1960-2010). An early motorcade around the city led by an image of St. Vincent de Paul was joined by lolos and lolas, officers and members of Damas de Caridad and parishioners of the Fatima...
