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Articles from the Famvin News Archive
Hurricane Stan and the Vincentian Family in Central America
Hurricane Stan was not very strong, ranging between category 1 and a tropical storm. But even if a weak cyclone arrives in a poor zone it can cause hundreds of deaths, as has happened on this occasion. The hurricane has caused, at least, 250 deaths in Central America...
Justice Alert from Daughters of Charity
Nutrition Advocates, among them, Bread for the World, Catholic Relief Services, and Network, have launched urgent pleas for your involvement to help secure and save valuable funding for several threatened nutrition programs funded at the Federal level.The Senate plans...
Two CM’s Honored by Canon Law Society
On October 5 at its annual convention in Tampa, Florida, the Canon Law Society of America honored Father Paul Golden, C.M., with its Role of Law award, recognizing his outstanding contributions to the society''s mission of serving the People of God for over the past...
Sisters of Charity Hosptial Merges with Jewish Hopsital
Now Jewish Hospital HealthCare Services and the successor to Sts. Mary & Elizabeth, Caritas Health Services, are forming Jewish Hospital & St. Mary's HealthCare. The Nov. 1 merger will combine the resources of the two organizations but preserve their separate...
Review of FInal Document of the JMV
Fr. Pedro Castilo offers of review of the Final Document of the JMV FORMATION PROCESSES AND ENDWAYS IN JMV: This is the title of the latest official document published by the VMY International Council. This is made at the request of the 1st General Assembly held five...
Seton Shrine to Host National Fallen Firefighters Memoria
National Candlelight Service, 6:30 p.m. -- Live Satellite Newsfeed Basilica of the National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, Emmitsburg, MDThe memorial weekend is presented by the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) and the Department of Homeland...
SVDP – “Upscale Resale” in Boise Idaho Helps Hurricane Victims
Deemed “Upscale Resale,” this SVDP new shop will have brand named clothing, furniture, trendy décor, and a wide variety of seasonal goods. “We have Halloween Costumes out already – the selection is great!” said Hope Ryan of Community Relations with the Society of St....
Four Campus Effort at SJU to Aid Katrina Victims
We have just received a report of Katrina Relief efforts at 4 of the 5 campuses of Vincentian-sponsored SJU.The following link details the efforts on each of the following campuses: Jamaica, Staten Island, Manhatten and Oadkdale. Full Story
Sisters of Charity Hospital Raises Contraceptive Questions
Clinical trials for cancer patients at some Dublin hospitals owned by religious orders have been delayed due to objections over the use of contraception. Many experimental drugs used to treat cancer have been found to cause birth defects, and increase the risk of...
Miraculous Medal and an Adopted Child
Given to her at 18 by the woman she always called her mother, it was a reminder of her adoption and possibly of the birth mother who had given her up. Dodie Jacobi, now 44, always knew she was adopted. She’d sit with her mom and say, “Tell me about the lady who had...
