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Articles from the Famvin News Archive
”Heartfelt Anger of a Scorned People”
An account of the work of Vincentians with the Roma people ( a segment of the gypsy population) of Slovakia. In Eastern Europe, for the first time since the French Revolution, hunger has sparked an insurrection. Sadly, the anger of the poorest of the poor in Slovakia...
Leadership and Ministry in the Muslim World (Australia)
SYDNEY, October 26, 2004 : Muslim leadership has become an issue, especially in relation to terrorism. Tim Williams, Cm, reporting from Autralia, suggest the following online articles are worth reading: Training new imams seen as key in terrorism fight Sydney...
150 Million Street Children Worldwide
"According to a report of Amnesty International, street children number 100 million -- 150 million, according to the International Labor Organization -- in the cities of the Southern Hemisphere," Archbishop Marchetto told Vatican Radio. VATICAN CITY, OCT. 26, 2004...
Vincentian Reference Desk – Quick Guide to Vincentian Perspectives on Social Jus
The Vincentian Reference Desk has responded to a question about where to find Vincentian Perspectives on Social Justice.Beginning with Fr. Robert Maloney's article on "Ten Foundational Principle" the quick guide gathers references to how Vincentians are advocating for...
U.S. Cardinal Opposes Expanding Death Penalty for Terrorists
WASHINGTON, D.C., OCT. 26, 2004 (Zenit.org).- Cardinal Theodore McCarrick has urged U.S. House and Senate conferees working on post-9/11 legislation to report out a final bill without the expansion of the death penalty for terrorists. Cardinal McCarrick, archbishop of...
Fr. Maloney Writes on Angels in ”AMERICA”
"Have you seen any angels lately? ".... “Was that an angel?” (His niece asked)... ...So be on the lookout for angels. In case you’re having trouble finding them, let me suggest some clues, or what analysts might call archetypes. As I look for angels, I think of three...
Vatican Laments lack of Progress on Malaria
VATICAN CITY, OCT 20, 2004 (VIS) - Archbishop Celestino Migliore, permanent observer of the Holy See to the United Nations, spoke yesterday in the plenary session of the 59th General Assembly dedicated to the analysis of the progress and the international support for...
Video link: Fr. Greg Gay Continues to Share His Journeys
Newly elected Superior General Greg Gay continues his video diary reflecting on his recent visit to Paris. Can't see the video? Perhaps you need to download and install the Windows Media player for your computer. You can get Windows Media Player Here (for Windows and...
International News from the Daughters of Charity
The English version of the international site of the Daughters of Charity has two new features.From 3rd to 17th October a group of English Speaking Sisters assembled at the Motherhouse in Paris for a Vincentian Heritage Experience to visit and study the origins of the...
New Address for Vincentian Family in Brazil
Renato de Lima wishs famvin visitors to know of a change in address.Although the site is primarily in Portuguese there is a section for English speakers. English language version
