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Articles from the Famvin News Archive
Australian Bishops’ Study – Why Catholics Have Stopped Going to Mass
New research exploring why some Catholics have stopped going to Mass would be a valuable tool in forming pastoral strategies to help people return to the practice of their faith, Australia’s Catholic Bishops said today (Dec. 1, 2006). The Bishops, meeting in Sydney,...
Vinnies: Aiming to Break the Debt Cycle
SYDNEY, January 14, 2007 One aspect of the Christmas period that is sometimes overlooked is the hardship experienced by many as a result of excessive debt accrued throughout the year, but particularly exacerbated by the extra costs associated with Christmas....
January is Poverty Awareness Month
January is poverty in America awareness month The Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) this month launched a new national awareness campaign that emphasizes the growing number of poor Americans, according to the most recent U.S. Census figures, and urges...
Internet Usage and Social Networking Sites for Youth
There are almost twice as many internet users in Asia than in North America even though the percentage of Americans using the Internet is higher. More than half (55%) of all of online American youths ages 12-17 use online social networking sites, according to a new...
Vincentian Retreat Center Faces False Accusations
According to persecution.org (Vincentian) Catholic Center in India Faces False Allegations, Harassment from Police. Police raid Divine Retreat Cetner in response to false allegations and rumors started by Hindu extremists. This center is run by the Vincentian...
World Vision – Protest Cutbacks in Poverty Aid to Children
In December 2006, the 109th Congress failed to pass this funding bill for 2007, and the new Congressional leaders of the 110th Congress have indicated that they are in favor of maintaining 2006 funding levels through 2007, not increasing them. This would mean that...
Fostering the Arts in Neglected Communities
See the following post for an illustration of how the arts can be fostered in a under-served area and how to use ba free blog to get a message out.http://cacsjb.blogspot.com Hello to everyone of you.. I hope that your Christmas and New Year Holiday was a happy one...
The Vincentian Vocation
On the last day of the feast, the great day, Jesus stood up and cried out, “If anyone thirsts, let him come to me and drink.” [John 7:37] Jesus’ inspiring words resonate with compassion. Although his call is direct and forthright, the tone of his message is rich in...
Provoke – Social Justice Radio
Provoke's mission is to engage you in a reflection of important contemporary issues from the perspective of your own faith as an illustration of how the principles of compassion and justice can be lived out in everyday life... To inspire you not only to thought and...
Gates Foundation to Double Your Contribution To Fight Malaria
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has recently announced that it has awarded a challenge grant to Nothing But Nets. That means they’ll match your donations dollar for dollar, net for net! For every bed net you send to a child in Africa, the Bill & Melinda...
