The FAMVIN Digital Network
The Vincentian Family is a movement made up of more than 160 institutions and some 4,000,000 people who follow Jesus Christ, serving the poor, as did St. Vincent de Paul, St. Louise de Marillac and many other believers who, over the last four centuries, have enriched the Vincentian charism.
The FAMVIN Digital Network serves the Vincentian Family with news, media, formation resources and more. Learn more about who we are and what we offer.
Articles from the Famvin News Archive
Music in honor of Saint Elizabeth Seton
Here's a story about the composer of "Requiem in D Minor", which is dedicated to Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton. R. Wayne Walters' longtime connection with the College of Saint Elizabeth inspired him to dedicate his "major sacred work" to the saint. Read the story.
American Bishops Urge Priority for the Poor in Responding to Economic Stress
The U.S. Bishops have sent a letter calling on Congress and the President to work together "to find effective ways to protect the poorest families and low wage workers from financial hardship during this economic downturn." Read the letter.
Today: the Green Scapular was received
Today, the date on which Daughter of Charity Justine Bisqueyburu received the Green Scapular from Mary, is a good day to mention that the current newsletter (.pdf) of the Emmitsburg Province of the Daughters includes a short article about the Scapular. Take a...
World Economic Forum closes
The World Economic Forum closed today. Its Web site includes links to videos, summaries of the sessions, and publications of the Forum, including their "Global Risk Report" for 2008. Visit the site or go directly to the page of risk reports.
Sisters of Charity (Cinncinati) using YouTube
The Sisters of Charity of Cinncinati and the US Bishop's are using YouTube to promote Vocational discernment. See the current (1/27) featured video in our right column.
Young people doing what governments seem unable to do
Nicolas Kristof writes about young social entrepreneurs making a difference around the world. He calls them "some of the most interesting people here at the World Economic Forum (not only because they’re half the age of everyone else)." Read more.
Stories of Systemic Change: Clancy Night Shelter
(This marks the sixth in a series of 10 Vincentian family projects that will be described by Fr. Robert Maloney, Chair of the Systemic Change initiative in the Vincentian Family.) A large number of homeless people are addicted to drugs or alcohol. Because of this, it...
Less tolerance for the poor?
That's what seems to be the case, according to the latest survey by the UK's National Centre for Social Research. Read more.
…and also this week
Promising results in Mali malaria vaccine trial Gates Foundation grants for small scale farm programs in Africa and Asia The Partnership for Prescription Assistance paid a visit to Ironton, USA
World Economic Forum Turns Attention to Poverty
At the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Switzerland, world business leaders "vowed to make 2008 a landmark year in the fight against poverty" and Bill Gates provided examples of the kind of "creative capitalism" that can help alleviate entrenched poverty...
