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Articles from the Famvin News Archive
ABC-TV (Australia) to Feature the Sisters of Charity
On Good Friday, the Christian day of reflection, Compass meets a group of religious sisters who, despite their age, are still actively involved in addressing some of Australia's major social problems. For 150 years the Sisters Of Charity have engaged in welfare,...
JMV International Site Provides Place to Discuss ”Passion”
The site asks ..."After watching, what is your opinion regarding the controversial movie "The Passion of the Christ" by Mel Gibson?" In general, do you think it's a good movie Do you believe it is anti-Jew? Is it solely a business publicity set by Mel Gibson? Is the...
SVDP in Australia Challenges Parliament
Parliament leave poor to face dailhy ordeal. - SYDNEY, April 5, 2004 (vinnies.org.au): The National Council of the St Vincent de Paul Society in Australia has issued a Media Release following the Federal Government's dismissal of the recent Senate Poverty Report -...
Ratzinger Mourns Cardinal Koenig; Regrets Instances of Centralism
Ratzinger regrets church centralism at König funeral There have been times when the Vatican has intervened too often in the affairs of a local church, Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, Prefect of the Vatican’s Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, has admitted. He made...
Hundreds of Vincentian Marian Youth Gather in Perryville
The web site of the Vincentian Marian Youth Association has photos of their February meeting. These photos capture something of the energy that can be generated when so many young people come together.Their next gathering is planned for Palm Sunday. Visit the Photos
A multi-media revolution created for and by young Xtns
Sr. Maureen Tinkler DC alerts us to a multimedia website as an example of what can be done by and for youth.Vision 'n Mission.. A multi-media revolution created for and by young Xtns Our Mission Statement The global counterculture revolution Xt3.com is a brand new...
PIRATED COPIES OF ”THE PASSION” USED TO EVANGELISE
HONG KONG, March 31, 2004 (asianews.it): Christians fear that Mel Gibson's film "The Passion" will not be shown in China due to government censorship. Meanwhille first private viewings of the film are accompanied by prayer gatherings and young agnostics want to know...
Everyday Decisions for Those in Poverty
THe United States Catholic Confrerence has a powerful powerpont presentatiin about the decisions faced every day by people living on poverty wages. http://www.nccbuscc.org/cchd/povertyusa/tour2.htm
Province of Argentina Prayer Book Available
The version of the International Vincentian Prayer Book developed by the province of Argentina is now available for download at http://vrcusa.com/downloads.htm. If you plan opening it with MSWord in English, remember to turn off your spell checker or the simple-minded...
Australian and US Differ in Views of NAFTA
THE DEVIL IN THE DETAIL OF THE USFTA March 29, 2004 USFTA is sure to have impact on the poor. Here is a look at how the agreement appears to others.The Australian and US Governments give differing views of key areas in the agreement, and Peace and Justice Groups,...
