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Articles from the Famvin News Archive
Prayer of the Vincentian Family in various languages
The Vincentian Encyclopedia has posted in 5 languages the official prayer of the Vincentian Family in the context of its first campaign against hunger.
Jan. 25 – Foundation of the Congregation of the Mission
Jan. 25, 1617 marks the foundation of the Congregation of the Mission when Vincent preached the famous sermon at Folleville. It was not formally set up unti Janury 25, 1625. For more information visit the list of articles related to the Congregation of the Mission.
REMEMBER – A video tribute to St. Vincent de Paul
As the Congregation of the Mission celebrate its Foundation Anniversary, let us remember our founder St. Vincent de Paul with our works and life with the poor. Dandy Labitag has put together another video on GodTube.
Pope Benedict as Next YouTube star?
The Vatican--which recently endorsed an iPhone prayer app and gave its blessing to gadget evangelism-- is displaying further receptivity to technology with Saturday's announcement that Pope Benedict XVI will get his own YouTube channel. According to the Associated...
Major sports figure proposed by Los Angeles SVDP as “Outstanding Youth Role Model”
Former major league outfielder and current Los Angeles Dodger broadcaster Rick Monday received the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Council of Los Angeles' 2008 'Outstanding Youth Role Model' Award for his work with the Society and its outreach to disadvantaged and...
Reposting of talk on vows by Fr. McCullen, CM
The discernment site of the Irish Daughters of Charity has republished an excerpt from a talk given by Fr McCullen at Mill Hill on 11 October 2003 on the vows of the Daughters of Charity.
Brothers of Charity on modern trends in serving those who are poor
The blog of the Brothers of Charity, founded by the Belgian Vincent de Paul, reports on modern trends in serving those who are poor. The blog site has links to a fine series of short movies on their founder and Vincentian influence.
Daughters of Charity international effort to counter human trafficking
On January 9-11 twelve Daughters of Charity from Australia, Great Britain, Ireland and the 5 Provinces of the USA met in Mill Hill, London to continue our discussions on human trafficking, update each other on our activities since our last meeting and plan for...
International Leaders of the Miraculous Medal meet in Paris
The Spanish famvin site reports on a metting of the International Council of the Association of the Miraculous Medal in Paris January 3-5 Toma Zilinski provides the following translation. The Spanish site of the From January 3 to 5, with the joy of the Jubilee Year...
SVDP International Youth Committee Reports
The International website of the SVDP boasts two reports from the recent meeting of the Youth Committee in Paris. Conclusion of Paris Meeting. Timetable.
