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Articles from the Famvin News Archive
A Tale of Two Cities: Some See Mud, Others See Stars
by Beth | Jun 22, 2006 | Justice and Peace
A program called GRIST innovatively uses a video walking tour to tell the story of the blighted area of South Bronx in New York and at the same time inspire hope.New York's South Bronx was once a getaway for the rich; now the defining landmarks of the community are...
JusticeworX: High School Students Meet Jesus!
by Beth | Jun 20, 2006 | Formation
No, really! Through their service of the poor and abandoned in Trenton, NJ, USA, and lead by their LeaderworX (young adult) formators, 45 high school "rising" juniors and seniors are meeting Christ and getting to know Vincent, Louise, Frederic, Catherine Laboure,...
Circular Letter From Leaders of Various Branches of the Vincentian Family
by Beth | Jun 20, 2006 | Vincentian Family
The letter concerns their meeting in Paris January 2006 and describes their reports and offers a theme and resources for our annual day of prayer.Rome, 11 June 2006 Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity To the members of the Vincentian Family Dear brothers and sisters,...
They See Jesus' Face in the Poor
by Beth | Jun 19, 2006 | Vincentian Family
A lot of people react with either pity or avoidance when they meet a poor person asking for help. But for members of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, giving assistance to a needy person is a way to grow spiritually.So writes BOB REEVES/Lincoln Journal Star...
Juventudes Marianas Vicentinas in Mexico
by Beth | Jun 18, 2006 | Vincentian Family
The asociation of Marian Vicentian Youths in Mexico has activated the new web page WWW.JMVMEXICO.COM, in which you will find information on every single group that exists in the country. Everyone is welcome to visit us and leave a message in the Juveni-Chat Section...
LeaderworX: Vincentian Young Adult Formators!
by Beth | Jun 18, 2006 | Formation
Thirteen young adults have given up their summer vacations to act as formators in the Vincentian Way. Together, they will lead groups of secondary school students in week-long service and reflection experiences at The Vincentian Youth Ministry Center in Princeton, New...
Daughters of Charity Report on Earthquake in Java
by Beth | Jun 18, 2006 | Disasters and Responses, News
Sr Anna, Visitatrice of Indonesia, writes: We will build approximately seven houses for the families of our sisters who have lost everything because of the disaster. Currently, some of our Sisters are working in the devastated area. These sisters come from local...
News Report of Daughters of Charity Mission In Russia 2005
by Beth | Jun 17, 2006 | Missions inter gentes
When two Daughters of Charity arrived in Magadan, Russia, Aug. 6 to establish a community of sisters in the Far East Russian city, they took with them a desire to serve the poor that requires flexibility and an ability to listen to the needs of the people they are...
Sisters of Charity and Associates At National Meeting of NACAR
by Beth | Jun 17, 2006 | Vincentian Family
Mary Jo Mersmann, director of associates for the Sisters of Charity, co-chaired the recent North American Conference of Associates and Religious (NACAR) held in Cinncinati.Nearly 500 vowed members and associates of Catholic religious communities in the United States...
U.S. Bishops Call for Broad Immigration Reform
by Beth | Jun 15, 2006 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
U.S. Bishops Call for Broad Immigration Reform.- Ultimately a Moral Issue, Says Cardinal Mahony LOS ANGELES, JUNE 15, 2006 (Zenit.org).- Legislative debates over restructuring the U.S. immigration system should approach any policy change as a moral issue that protects...