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Articles from the Famvin News Archive
Circular Letter from the International President of the SVDP
The letter from José Ramón DÃÂaz-Torremocha focuses on three things: A) What do you want of me Lord?; B): Open and in Defense of Christian Values and C): Systemic Change Paris, June 30, 2008 CIRCULAR LETTER TO MY DEAR FELLOW-MEMBERS OF THE CONFERENCES OF THE...
Systemic Change Strategy: Promote engagement
The fifteenth in the Seeds of Change series: 20 strategies for systemic change described by members of the Vincentian Family’s Commission for Promoting Systemic Change. Gene Smith writes: Systemic Change Strategy 15: Promote engagement in the political process,...
DC Emmitsburg grounds host National Fallen Firefighters Shrine
Nationalal Fall Firefighters Weekend 2008 An evening Candlelight Service at the National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton concludes the day.
Charity Federation hosted by the Martha’s in Antigonish
The Sisters of St. Martha hosted Sisters of Charity Federation members representing approximately 4,500 women religious working in 32 countries around the globe, linked by their shared roots in Saints Vincent de Paul, Louise de Marillac and Elizabeth Ann Seton. Over...
Sisters of Charity (New Jersey) celebrate 75 years in the Virgin Islands
The Sisters of Charity of St. Elizabeth celebrated 75 years of ministry in the Virgin Islands.
Caritas Residence and Sisters of Charity Centre (Halifax)
After many delays the new Sisters of Charity Centre (link no longer functioning) in Halifax is nearning completion. Their website provides and update comlete with photos.
The Commitment of a Vincentian Life
The International site of the Society of St. Vincent dePaul features reflections from a number of key leaders on the theme "Commitment of a Vincentian Life". Perhaps you wold care to share your reflections on the sme theme. If so click on the comment link.
Taking time for yourself
Father Pat Collins, CM offers his reflection on the importance of taking time for yourself. The site of the Irish Daughters of Charity has many other features including a video blog which among others currently features MLK's "I have a Dream" clip.
Searching for “Maloney”
Famvin.org has restructured the way it can be searched and made other improvements. By way of a quick example try the following search for Maloney, one of the most popular writers on matters Vincentian. Using some new capabilities provided by Google our search box...
“God has moved into our neighborhood!”
"Look! Look! God has moved into the neighborhood, making his home with men and women..." Thus begins Fr. Aidan Rooney's meditation on the Vincentian Vocation. This video is the featured video for the week. This and other videos can be viewed in a larger size on the...
