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Articles from the Famvin News Archive
Education with a Heart – Newly installed President of Adamson University
“It has often been said that education is a way out of poverty. We say education brings us into the heart of poverty, for the dynamics of Vincentian education puts the poor right at the center of our mission.” Thus spoke Fr. Gregg L. Bañaga Jr., CM, affirming old...
Miraculous Medal Report on Lent and Thoughts of Superior General
Lent is a special time for sacrifice and prayer. It is also a time to remember the missions and our missionaries. Read more about the newly elected Superior General of the Vincentian Family, Father G. Gregory Gay, C.M. and his message about the missions. Find out how...
New Program to Connect People to Resources
The Benefit Bank ™ (TBB) is an internet-based, counselor-assisted program that helps low- and moderate-income individuals and families file for tax credits and benefits for which they are eligible. Each year, millions of individuals and families fail to receive the...
Daughters of Charity In Angola
A story of joy in AngolaOn 29th January Sister Incarnacion Criado, Provincial Assistant of the Province of San Vicente, Madrid, and Fr Enrique Sanz, Provincial Director, went to Angola to visit the Sisters in the Mission of Luanda, Lobito and Balombo (Angola). This...
Video Link: Fr. Greg’s January travels
Superior General, Fr. Greg Gay continues his series of updates on his meetings and travel. This time he shares where he has been during January and early February. Can't see the video? Perhaps you need to download and install the Windows Media player for your...
Local Community and House Plans As Means of Education and Advocacy
The following is an example of how a local community can focus on a specific project as part of a "house plan"."The confreres at DePaul Residence in Queens Village, NY decided to take a special focus on the “commodification” of water this year (2005) in our house...
Report from the SVDP General Counsul
Letter from Giovanna Taoussi, Executive Delegate for Communication, Confederation of the Society of Saint Vincent de PaulDear confreres, Warm greetings from the International Council General, Paris. The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul keeps on working hard in...
Malaria Report – Vincentian Family Leaders
Bruno Betemps writes, "The following is the summary of the efforts performed along one year to involve the Vincentian Family in the campaign “Political and concrete actions against Malaria”. Such a campaign has been extended to the 2005 in order to enable the...
Vincentian Family Invited to Meet at Catholic Social Gathering in DC
Ascension Heath is hosting a luncheon for SVDP-Voice of the Poor (VOP) and Vincentian family members attending the Catholic Social Gathering. This will provide an opportunity to meet and share. The luncheon is scheduled for Monday, February 21, 12 noon at the Hyatt...
Catholic Bishop’s on US Budget Priorities
Catholic Bishops Urge Congress To Decide Budget On How It Enhances Lives, Dignity Of Needy Here, AbroadASHINGTON (February 15, 2005) —The U.S. bishops have urged Congress to think of the needy here and abroad when they consider the national budget. They made their...
