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Articles from the Famvin News Archive
New Work by John Rybolt, CM – Felix de Andreis: Frontier Missionary
A chronicle of the life and journey of the Vincentian missionary Felix De Andreis, from his native Italy to the far reaches of frontier America. ...this volume documents in detail the arrival of the Vincentians in the United States and paints a vivid picture of our...
‘A Culture of Peace’ – John Paul II
The Culture of Peace - Study Examines Role of John Paul II ROME, JULY 23, 2005 (Zenit.org).- A book published this year analyzes the contribution made by Pope John Paul II to the culture of peace. "Papal Diplomacy: John Paul II and the Culture of Peace" was written by...
SVDP Sidney Can Now House 500 Homeless Per Night
The upgrade of the St Vincent de Paul Society's Matthew Talbot Hostel at Woolloomooloo means it can now accommodated 500 men each night.Sydney's largest hostel for homeless men unveiled a $1.6 million refurbishment. The upgrade of the St Vincent de Paul Society's...
Heat Wave Killing Homeless
The lack of preparation for the homeless here is obvious to those sweltering on the sidewalk outside the Society of St. Vincent de Paul relief center in Phoneix. Daytime highs in Phoenix have remained near 110 degrees for more than a week, and Phoenix officials...
LCUSA 2005 National Meeting In Williamsburg, Virginia
A reminder that the Ladies of Charity National Assembly is being hosted by the Middle Atlantic Region in Williamsburg, Virginia September 7-11, 2005. Among items of interest on its site... Letter of Invitation Agenda Assembly Registration Form Hotel Information Travel...
Slavery in the Third Millennium – WWVD
WWVD - "What Would Vincent Do" after reading that there are an estimated 12.3 million people trapped in forced labor around the world? GENEVA, JULY 23, 2005 (Zenit.org).- The plight of an estimated 12.3 million people trapped in forced labor around the world was...
Links to Online Versions of Articles by Robert Maloney, CM
The Vincentian Encyclopedia has an entry dedicated to collecting the urls for online versions of articles written by Fr. Robert Maloney, former Superior General.Robert Maloney While there be sure to visit the site map on the top right side of the <a href=...
SVDP 2005 Annual Meeting in CHicago
We in Chicago are pleased and honored to host the 91st National Meeting. Chicago last hosted this event in 1940. Our city has exploded in business, beauty and attractions in these intervening years and will serve as an excellent setting for our National Meeting. From...
Microsoft Australia Giving 2 Million to SVDP
Microsoft Australia is giving more than $2 million worth of software so the Society can better share information across its members and volunteers nationwide and enhance its information technology infrastructure. The software will be used to address the needs of the...
Vinnies: Continuing Debate on Income Inequality
When I read Frank Devine's article (Australian, 8 July, 2005), I was amazed that he thought he could drive a wedge into the unity of purpose which exists within the St Vincent de Paul Society (Vinnies) ..... AUSTRALIA, July 19, 2005 (vinnies.org.au) The Vinnies site...
