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Articles from the Famvin News Archive
Advent Letter of the Superior General
by John Freund, CM | Nov 24, 2008 | Congregation of the Mission, Vincentian Family
"And there was no room for them."... This Advent, my brothers and sisters, I would ask us to reflect on this concept of no room left for them, no room left for others, no room. CONGREGAZIONE DELLA MISSIONE CURIA GENERALIZIA Via dei Capasso, 30Â Tel. (39) 06 661 3061...
Aids for distributing Miraculous Medals in Advent
by John Freund, CM | Nov 23, 2008 | Association of the Miraculous Medal, Vincentian Family
The Central Association of the Miraculous Medal is providing two aids as encouragement for distributing medals during advent - a sample announcement before distribtuion of the medals and homily aids for the first Sunday of Advent. Announcement before the Miraculous...
“Show us your medal” – seeking global images
by John Freund, CM | Nov 23, 2008 | Association of the Miraculous Medal, Featured, Vincentian Family
In this Jubilee year the Central Association of the Miraculous seeks pictures from around the world of people wearing the Miraculous Medal remembering Mary's promise "Great graces for those who confidently wear the Miraculous Medal around their neck." Click to submit...
Sisters of Charity Leavenworth buy hospital
by John Freund, CM | Nov 23, 2008 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Sisters of Charity, Vincentian Family
The Children’s Hospital Association has sold one of its buildings at the old Children’s Hospital site in downtown Denver to theSisters of Charity of Leavenworth Health System for $4 million according to a business journal.
Ladies of Charity USA redesign website
by John Freund, CM | Nov 23, 2008 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, Vincentian Family
The Ladies of Charity USA-- have unveiled their revised website. It will allow for much more interactivity and frequent updating.
“Help change their story”
by John Freund, CM | Nov 21, 2008 | Formation, Justice and Peace, Vincentian Family
Evoking Dicken's "Christmas Carol" the Australian SVDP website features a link to a TV spot "Help Change Their Story"Â as part of their fund-raising drive in this year of greater economic needs of those most affected by the world's economy.
Vinnies (Australia) acts to cut rate of rural suicides
by John Freund, CM | Nov 21, 2008 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Vincentian Family
"Suicide among New South Wales male farmers is occurring at a tragic rate of one every six days, coupled with a suicide every four days in the rural industry, according to the St Vincent de Paul Society". Thanks to Tim Williams, CM for drawing attention to this....
More bang for the buck! 10 for 1!
by John Freund, CM | Nov 19, 2008 | Justice and Peace, Vincentian Family
“For every dollar we spend, we could have an impact of $10 or more if we speak as a Voice of the Poor,†National President Joseph Flannigan declared to fellow Vincentians during the recent Catholic Social Ministry Gathering on Capitol Hill in Washington DC. ...
Show us your Miraculous Medal
by John Freund, CM | Nov 19, 2008 | Association of the Miraculous Medal, Vincentian Family
In this Jubilee year the Central Association of the Miraculous asks for pictures of people wearing the Miraculous Medal remembering Mary's promise "Great graces for those who confidently wear the Miraculous Medal around their neck." Click to submit your pictures....
Resources for celebration of Miraculous Medal jubilee year
by John Freund, CM | Nov 19, 2008 | Association of the Miraculous Medal, Formation, Vincentian Family
As we approach the feast of the Miraculous Medal in this year celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Association of the Miraculous Medal famvin is republishing some resources that might be helpful. Letter of Superior General on the 100th Anniversary Websites of...