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Articles from the Famvin News Archive
No Death Penalty Moratorium in the U.S.
Despite increasing Church opposition to the death penalty and UN calls for a global moratorium on its use, a wave of executions has been scheduled in the U.S. in the wake of the Supreme Court's approval of a widely used lethal injection method of execution. Read the...
When pigs fly, SSVDP will benefit
No, really! At the 10th anniversary Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon this weekend, laundry baskets will be stationed along the first mile of the marathon to collect clothing discards from runners. The clothing will be washed and donated to the Society of Saint Vincent...
Growing needs at SSVDP increases need for volunteers
Tough economic times, especially with rising costs of food and gas, have resulted in a need for more volunteers at the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul in Cincinnati, Ohio USA: "We’re just inundated with calls..." Read the story.
New Vin-Views with WYD info now online
Ramping up for the FamVin International Expo at World Youth Day, Vin-Views reports that 159 people have now registered for the celebration. Get .pdf. Hat tip, Vincentians Australia News
WYD cross arrives in Melbourne
A special Mass attended by more than 2000 marked the arrival of the World Youth Day cross in Melbourne, Australia. Says one young woman who attended: "[Church] is a place where you can be yourself and not put up any barriers." Read the article.
Ascension Thursday as Missioning
17th Century Bielorussian icon of the Ascension "Mission" was so essential to Vincent that he founded the Congregation of the Mission. Today's feast of the Ascension led me to reflect on our missioning.
Reports of International VMY president’s visits, more
The International Vincentian Marian Youth features reports of recent visits of the president, Yasmine Cajuste, to the Province of Curitiba, Brazil and to Poland. Read the reports: Brazil and Poland. Also at the site, a document that defines the VMY project approach --...
Rebuild Center in New Orleans visited by US Vincentian Family Gathering
It's called the Rebuild Center, a structure in the shadow of St Joseph Church, a parish which has been in the care of the Congregation of the Mission since 1858. Attendees of the US Vincentian Family Gathering in New Orleans had an opportunity to visit the Center on...
SC presents executive pay proposal to Dupont shareholders
On Wednesday Sister of Charity of St. Elizabeth Barbara Aires presented a proposal to Dupont shareholders to allow shareholders an advisory vote on executive compensation. The proposal, narrowly defeated at Dupont, is being made to many companies. Read the story....
“Social inclusion” as an approach to ending homelessness
"A Journey to Social Inclusion" is the name of a new plan in Victoria, Australia to effect changes needed to break the cycle of homelessness. A St Vincent de Paul Society representative says options for housing have decreased at a time that need might well expand....
