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Articles from the Famvin News Archive
Malaria More Prevalent Now Than Anytime in History
"more cases of malaria exist in Africa today than there has been at any time in recorded history. " "Even though it is established that malaria is preventable and curable if dignosed promptly and adequately treated, it remains a sad commentary to note that more cases...
Cleveland-based Vincentians join with Sisters of Charity
"After years of conversation, planning and prayer, two Ohio based congregations of women religious — the Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati and the Vincentian Sisters of Charity of Bedford, Ohio — are moving ahead with plans to merge next year, pending approval from...
Advent Resources
A short list of resources for Advent. Also .... beginning the first Sunday of Advent ... Reflections by Aidan Rooney, CM on Sunday Readings from a Vincentian perspective.The following links provide a sample of what is available and is not necessarily meant as a...
Report from Istanbul
Fr. Franz Kangler, CM provides a first hand account of the attacks in Istanbul.Thank you for your prayers. We are still shocked by the two terroristic attacks. The bombing of the Neve Shalom Synagogue last Saturday was in our direct vicinity, many wounded were brought...
Cash Call for War Against Illness
Canberra Times (Australia), Friday, November 21, 2003 -- The Australian Government was urged yesterday to contribute to the Global Fund to Fight HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria. External affairs director for the fund Christoph Benn said in Canberra that Australia...
Work for the Dole Not Working – Australia
CANBERRA, November 21, 2003 (coss.net.au): A major independent study commissioned by the Government and released under Freedom of Information by The Australian newspaper indicates that the ‘Work for the Dole’ program actually reduces the job prospects of unemployed...
Photos and More on Paris Celebration for Rosalie Rendu
The English site of the Daughters of Charity in Paris feature photos of pilgrims at her tomb. http://www.filles-de-la-charite.org/en/news.html
Novena to Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception
- Prayers of the nine day novena in preparation for the feast of the Immaculate Conception.National Shrine Novena schedule and texts See also Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
Nov. 25 – International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
The date came from the brutal 1961 assassination of the three Mirabal sisters, political activists in the Dominican Republic, on orders of Dominican ruler Rafael Trujillo (1930-1961). On 17 December 1999 by resolution 54/134, the General Assembly designated 25...
Peace and Justice Resources for Advent
- Visit the Center for Concern sponsored web site "Education for Justice" for some very practical resources for celebrating Advent in a spirit of Justice. The site is relatively expensive in that it asks a $48 annual subscription but from what I have seen it is going...
