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Articles from the Famvin News Archive
Daughter of Charity photo – 10 minutes before assasination
The DesMoines Register reveals another Vincentian family connection to that fateful day... Sister Angela Fitzgibbon's nephews and nieces in Iowa long have cherished this photo of a smiling President John F. Kennedy, which Fitzgibbon took along his parade route just 10...
The Miraculous Medal in the face of Evil
Father Gregory Gay writes “As I stand before the statue of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal …, I see a reflection of what is happening in our world. ”
Vincentian History – Pre-publication pricing
For the first time, modern readers have a thoroughly-researched History of the Congregation of the Mission based on original documents and the studies of numerous scholars, past and present. John Rybolt, CM, noted Vincentian scholar, Â tells the story of the...
The twelve days of the Vincentian Family
The twelve days beginning November 27 through December 8 are significant days for the Vincentian Family… November 27 – Feast of the Miraculous Medal Official site 28 – Feast of St. Catherine Labouré 29 – Foundation of the Company of the Daughters of Charity, 1633...
It is all temporary…
Lynn L'Heureux reflects It is all Temporary – Sharing Pain - A Personal Journey – Are you Happy? Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast – Tuesday November 19, 2013 Dear Vincentian Family: My prayer for all of you is for peace, comfort and joy in your families. I know you...
Ministry Resources – Srs. of Charity New York
The Sisters of Charity of New York have posted  resources for Ministry Formation These resources  are for  personal and group process rooted in Catholic values and tradition demonstrated in the lives and ministries of the Sisters of Charity of New York. The process of...
Conversations that Matter
The Sisters of Charity of Halifax and Associates are gathering throughout the congregation to prioritize issues for General Chapter 2014. Visit their Facebook page for a photo gallery of these conversations .
LCUSA solidarity with the Philippines
The President of AIC-LCUSA calls for Solidarity in Action Tragedy has left the Phillipines in dire need of our help, both spiritually and materially. First they suffered an earthquake and then super Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda) struck with a devastating force and loss of...
Lessons – Pope Francis on laundry duty
A former Jesuit seminarian and former Managing Director of JP Morgan, Chris Lowney offers insights into Francis' leadership in this CNN piece When Pope Francis was put on laundry duty. There is much food for thought... and practice here. (CNN) – Every day, millions...
Key to the kingdom
Thirty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Jesus Christ, King of the Universe (C), November 24, 2013 – 2 Sam 5, 1-3; Col 1, 12-20; Lk 23, 35-43 Did not God choose those who are poor to be heirs of the kingdom? (Jas 2, 5) The inscription announces Jesus the king of the...
