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Articles from the Famvin News Archive
World Newspapers English Editions
The Internet Public Library, sponsored by the University of Michigan, has collected a list of on-line English language newspapers for just about any country in the world.One can search either by country or by the title of the newspaper. http://www.ipl.org/div/news/
'Poverty is the Lack of Choice for the Poor'
A series of reflections on the SSVP in New Zealand.http://ozanet.org/english/0320034.htm#Poverty%20is%20the%20Lack%20of%20Choice%20for%20the%20Poor
SVDP Invites All Members of Vincentian Family to Atlanta Retreat
Members of the Vincentian Family are cordially invited to participate in the national meeting of the St. Vincent de Paul Society in Atlanta, Sept. 3 to 6, 2003. The event will begin Wednesday, Sept. 3, with an afternoon retreat focused on living the Vincentian...
New Leadership for Sisters of Charity of New York
President - Sr. Dorothy Metz, SC Assistant - Sr. Jane Iannucelli, SC The new leadership team of the New York Sisters of Charity will be installed at a ceremony on June 29 and will officially take office on July 1, 2003. Regional Coordinators: Sr. Elaine Owens, SC Sr....
DC (Emmitsburg) Collection of Inspirational Movie Links
The Daughters of Charity of the Emmitsburg Province feature links to a collection of inspirational videos available on the web.Suffering Messiah (Movie) God is Light (Movie) Interview with Jesus (Movie) http://www.daughtersofcharity-emmitsburg.org/prayer_room012.htm
Vincentian Fmily Gathering in Brazil
The Vincentian Family celebrates in Belo Horizonte, Brazil
55 Year Later – Princeton U. Exhibit on Murder of CM Chaplain
The Murder of Chaplain John A. Ryan: A new look at the court-martial of Pfc. William C. Manis. On the night of April 5, 1948, Capt. John A. Ryan, C.M. - Catholic chaplain Sugamo Prison - was murdered outside the main gate of the prison. Three months later, Pfc....
New Painting of Ozanam – Sr. Ellen LaCapria, D.C.
"This painting (acrylic - 24"X30") of Frederick Ozanam was commission by Lourdes Hospital in Binghamton, NY to be displayed in their education hall dedicated to this Blessed man. The portrait depicts Frederick as a husband, scholar and a man of the church. The two...
Medicines Needed in Caritas-Iraq's Aid Centers
AMMAN, Jordan, APRIL 7, 2003 (Zenit.org).- Caritas-Iraq's liaison office in Amman is planning to send basic medicines to Baghdad to supplement the dwindling supplies in 14 Caritas aid centers throughout war-torn Iraq. A total of 230 people are manning these centers,...
Globalization of Solidarity
Effective Development Excludes No One, Says Archbishop Martino Proposes Initiatives for "Globalization of Solidarity" ROME, APRIL 7, 2003 (Zenit.org).- If development is to be complete, it must reach everyone, says the president of the Pontifical Council for Justice...
