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Articles from the Famvin News Archive
Historic collaboration celebrated at Motherhouse in Paris
Paris, October 9. Fr. Donald Harrington CM, President of St. John's University, presented an overview of the collaboration between St. John's University and the Paris Province of the Congregation of the Mission. Summing up his presentation to some 40 members of the...
Short history of the Sisters of Charity
The Emmitsburg Historical Society has posted a short history of the Sisters of Charity
Vincentian Bishop speaks at the World Synod
Most. Rev. Benjamin Marc RAMAROSON, C.M., Bishop of Farafangana (MADAGASCAR) calls for "exegesis rooted in culture." Through our contact with the Word of God, what can we from Madagascar contribute in this sense for the Word to be enlivening and efficacious at the...
Srs. of Charity (Cincinnati) – “In the news” feature
The website of the Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati features a page listing recent newspaper coverage related to the Sisters and their work.
New history of the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth published
There is a a new history of the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth. EMERGING FRONTIERS: Renewal in the Life of Women Religious, Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth, 1955-2005. Written by Marie Brinkman, SCL, historian of the Community, it is published by Paulist Press...
Superior General celebrates his 55th birthday
October 8 marks the 55 birthday of the Superior General, Fr. G. Gregory Gay, CM.
Link to petition end to violence in India
The Superior General's Office forwarded a link to petition (link no longer operative) to United Nations, International Human Rights Organizations, Heads of State, World Citizens, Government of India end to violence in India.
Spanish Daughter of Charity describes horrific violence in India
Sister Antolina Martinez de Maranon DC describes the alarming wave of violence and persecution that Christian communities in India, especially in the state of Orissa, are suffering. (Cathoolic News Agency) The violence began in Orissa, “but has now spread to many...
Fr. Dennis Holstschneider’s address to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Fr. Dennis Holtschneider, CM, challenged to Society to develop it's Voice of the poor initiative in his keynote address to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. He further pledged to commit resources to help in the development of such initiatives. "I'm committed to...
International President of the SSVDP asks recognition of new forms of poverty
Speaking at Central Council of Hong Kong on Sept. 28.,  Jose Ramon Diaz-Torremocha observed that though "there is always poverty among us," loneliness has emerged as a new form of social poverty. He also said "many poor people" in mainland China are "waiting for...
