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Articles from the Famvin News Archive
Daughters of Charity set up bibliotherapy in public libraries
by John Freund, CM | Jul 26, 2008 | Daughters of Charity, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Vincentian Family
In an example of creative ministry the Daughters of Charity help initiate a bibliotherapy project Aimed at people who do not seek therapy. The Herald of Ireland rites, "The scheme is aimed at promoting mental health and well being of individuals and families....
Anniversary of the Beatification of Justin de Jacobis
by John Freund, CM | Jul 25, 2008 | Missions inter gentes
Justin De Jacobis, CM (October 9, 1800 - July 31, 1860) served as Vincentian missionary to Ethiopia from 1839 until his death.Between 1839 and 1860 he worked in northern Ethiopia, mainly in Tegray. On July 25, 1939, he was beatified and canonized as a saint on October...
Vatican releases message for World Mission Sunday
by John Freund, CM | Jul 25, 2008 | Church, Missions inter gentes
After taking a closer look at the situation of today's world the Pope writes, "... the missionary mandate continues to be an absolute priority for all baptized persons who are called to be "servants and apostles of Christ Jesus" at the beginning of this millennium."...
“Sipping with Seton” – worth $32,000
by John Freund, CM | Jul 24, 2008 | Daughters of Charity, Formation, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Vincentian Family
Vincent ran a successful winery in support of his works so why not have a wine tasting fund-raiser for the Seton New Life Center. The first annual Seton Foundation’s “Sipping with Seton†wine tasting event raisesd $32,000.The event proceeds will purchase ten...
St. Vincent’s Parish hosts over 1100 pilgrims for WYD
by John Freund, CM | Jul 24, 2008 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
Fr Michael Walsh CM has sent some information regarding WYD Week Celebrations at St Vincent's Parish at Ashfield last week. (Republication of earlier post which had technical glitches) During the celebrations, St Vincent's Parish, and the schools within the parish (St...
Chinese Province of the CM reaches out via the Internet
by John Freund, CM | Jul 23, 2008 | Missions inter gentes, Vincentian Family
The Vincentian Fathers of the Chinese Province belong to the worldwide Congregation of the Mission and to the worlwide Vincentian Family. We are proud to have our roots from our Founder, St. Vincent de Paul, whose spirit and works showed love and biased for the poor.
Servant Leadership II – Training program in Paris
by John Freund, CM | Jul 22, 2008 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation, Vincentian Family
35 leaders from 5 continents and 21 provinces and 2 members of the General Curia of the Congregation of the Mission completed a 3 week workshop designed jointly by the CIF team in Paris and DePaul University's Vincentian Hay Leadership Project. Hugh O'Donnel, CM, the...
Video of concert sponsored by the Vinnies at WYD
by John Freund, CM | Jul 21, 2008 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
World Youth Day Pilgrims attend a concert at Federation Square organised by the St Vincent de Paul Society. See also Vincentian site for more Vincentian stories
Vatican coverage of World Youth Day
by John Freund, CM | Jul 21, 2008 | Church
The Vatican website has a section devoted to World Youth Day with links to all the mjor events and speeches. This link will take you to the index with live links for all items below. Program Missal To the people of Australia and to the young pilgrims taking part in...
Scammers and WYD
by John Freund, CM | Jul 21, 2008 | Vincentian Family
The St Vincent de Paul Society has warned about bogus collectors operating in western Sydney pretending to be Vinnies volunteers collecting money to support visiting World Youth Day pilgrims. The Society issued the warning on Friday that a number of people in...