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Articles from the Famvin News Archive
New version of AIC website
by John Freund, CM | Feb 12, 2009 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, Vincentian Family
AIC has revised its website in a very attractive way and with easier navigation. AIC an independent international association of national member associations. Read more background on terminology relating to AIC and groups such as LCUSA. The AIC is an independent...
Catholic Distance University online seminar on Lenten readings
by John Freund, CM | Feb 11, 2009 | Church
Liturgical Readings for Lent -- Online Seminar from Catholic Distance University drawing on the spiritual riches of the Scripture readings that will be proclaimed on the Sundays in Lent. This three-week seminar runs February 23 - March 16 with online access to...
Putting a face on the homeless teens
by John Freund, CM | Feb 11, 2009 | Justice and Peace, Poverty: Analysis and Responses
Covenant House shows how to use YouTube to put a face on faceless homeless teens. An example of how video sharing sites can be used in making known the needs of groups of people in need.
“Vinnies” asks for nationwide support
by John Freund, CM | Feb 10, 2009 | Vincentian Family
Vincent de Paul Society is taking financial donations and donations of material goods throughout Australia at its Vinnies Centres, tohelp in the long-term recovery of the fire-affected communities. Visit vinnies.org.au Current material needs include personal needs...
Life and Times of Frederic Ozanam updated on FamVin Australia Site
by John Freund, CM | Feb 10, 2009 | Vincentian Family
Lisa Bright has recently updated The LIfe and Times of Frederic Ozanam on the FamVin Australia Site, so that there are are now nine articles in the series. All these articles can be accessed through the link Ozanam LIfe and Times
Pope’s Message for Lent 2009
by John Freund, CM | Feb 8, 2009 | Church
"For this year's Lenten Message, I wish to focus my reflections especially on the value and meaning of fasting. ... We might wonder what value and meaning there is for us Christians in depriving ourselves of something that in itself is good and useful for our bodily...
Vincentian Discernment – Updated version of 7 videos
by John Freund, CM | Feb 7, 2009 | Congregation of the Mission, Vincentian Family
Decision of the Heart 2009 5 Videos. This is the newly revised Vincentian Vocation video in 5 parts: Intro||Mission||Commitment||Co mmunity||
Meeting of leaders of the Vincentian Family
by John Freund, CM | Feb 6, 2009 | Collaboration, Vincentian Family
International leaders of the Vincentian Family meet in Madrid, Spain January 30th to February 1, 2009. Follow these links to the site of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul for more information as well as an extensive gallery of photos.
Vincentian Leadership retreat online ad dePaul University
by John Freund, CM | Feb 5, 2009 | Vincentian Family
DePaul University offers a self-guided retreat on Socially Responsible Leadership and the Leadership Legacy of Vincent de Paul . The retreat features quotes by Vincent de Paul and personal reflections written by members of the Vincentian community with concrete...
SVDP hiring draws crowds
by John Freund, CM | Feb 5, 2009 | Vincentian Family
By hiring 22 workers for its new store the Society of St. Vincent de Paul is stimulating the economy at the same time as it prepares to serve the marginalized. With more than 10 percent of Long Beach out of work, this came as great news for the hundreds who seek...