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Articles from the Famvin News Archive
Sr. Christine Mura with strangers in a strange land
by John Freund, CM | Aug 9, 2014 | Daughters of Charity, Vincentian Family
It was an encounter in the emergency department about four years ago that convinced Sister Christine Mura, D.C., of the need to shift her focus as a Hispanic outreach and pastoral care worker with St. Mary’s Healthcare in Amsterdam, N.Y.
More people without college lose religion
by John Freund, CM | Aug 8, 2014 | Vincentian Family
Today, it’s the least-educated members of Generation X—people born roughly between 1965 and 1980—who are “most likely to leave religion,” said Philip Schwadel, an associate professor of sociology at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln
New face of Sisters of Charity at UN
by John Freund, CM | Aug 8, 2014 | Sisters of Charity, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
The Board of the SC Federation announces the hiring of Sister Teresa Kotturan, SC Nazareth, as the next Federation NGO Representative, continuing our presence at the United Nations in its international efforts to promote peace, justice and human dignity for all
Ukraine Crisis – Depaul international continues its mission
by John Freund, CM | Aug 8, 2014 | Vincentian Family
Depaul teams are continuing to work as normal during the turbulent and difficult times in Ukraine. However after months of unrest, we are beginning to see more people attending our services.
Sisters of Charity Seton Hill anniversary
by John Freund, CM | Aug 8, 2014 | Sisters of Charity, Vincentian Family
August is a month of anniversaries for the Sisters of Charity. A major anniversary occurs on August 7 for the Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill.
Hear the one about 3 politicians on minimum wage?
by John Freund, CM | Aug 7, 2014 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
Did you hear the story about the 3 politicians who tried to live on the minimum wage. They took the minimum wage challenge.
“Crowdfunding” for the Mission?
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Aug 7, 2014 | Formation, Missions inter gentes, Social Media, Vincentian Family
Fundraising for the mission is a constant preoccupation of missionaries and Vincentian Family leaders. The Congregation of the Mission has its own initiatives, including the Vincentian Solidarity Office, as do many of the Vincentian Family branches. Missions like the...
Sisters on bikes deliver healthcare where pavement ends
by John Freund, CM | Aug 7, 2014 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
Sisters on bikes deliver healthcare where pavement ends. Pictures are worth a thousand words.
Elizabeth Seton’s Spirituality of Trust
by John Freund, CM | Aug 6, 2014 | Sisters of Charity
Sr. Judith Metz, SC writes “No one would doubt we live in extremely troubled times. Perhaps we can draw strength as Judith Metz, S.C. reflects on Elizabeth Seton’s Spirituality of Trust
God and Francis on the environment
by John Freund, CM | Aug 6, 2014 | Uncategorized
Sometime FamVin contributor Susan Stabile offered this reflection on her blog under the title God, Francis and the environment.