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Articles from the Famvin News Archive
Oldest Vincentian priest dies
by John Freund, CM | Apr 30, 2013 | Vincentian Family
Rev. Peter D. Goldbach, C.M. 1911 - 2013 It is with sadness that we announce the death of Fr. Peter Goldbach, C.M. With his rosary in hand, he died peacefully at 8:00 a.m., today, April 30. At this time we also thank God for Peter. He was the oldest confrere of the...
Pope – 6 million Twitter followers
by John Freund, CM | Apr 29, 2013 | Pope
On April 29, at about midday, Pope Francis surpassed six million followers on social network Twitter. Benedict XVI launched the account @Pontifex on December 12, 2012. During his remaining three months as Pope, he gained more than three million followers. On March 13,...
The Pope and the Vincentian Superior General
by John Freund, CM | Apr 29, 2013 | Vincentian Family
The message was sudden and startling. “Sr. Marie Claire asks that you call Sr. Claudia at the Casa Santa Marta immediately”
Live by the Spirit (Gal 5, 16)
by Ross Dizon | Apr 29, 2013 | Reflections
Sixth Sunday of Easter (C), May 5, 2013 - Acts 15, 1-2. 22-29; Rev 21, 10-14. 22-23; Jn. 14, 23-29 The devil induced an apostle to betray Jesus. The father of lies filled the hearts of Ananias and Sapphira that they blatantly lied, although the couple belonged to the...
Daughters of Charity and Haitian women
by John Freund, CM | Apr 28, 2013 | Daughters of Charity, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family Haiti Initiative
The Daughters of Charity prepare Haitian women for business ventures. There are 120 sewing stations at the Daughters of Charity compound in Citè Soleil, Haiti, buzzing with colorful fabrics. Women who live in this ultra-poor neighborhood pay 75 cents daily for access...
Threads of Vincent’s life… and ours
by John Freund, CM | Apr 28, 2013 | Uncategorized
The threads of Vincent's life show a pattern for Vincentians to hold themselves accountable: Rootedness in the baptismal faith Event as expression of the will of God Special attention to disastrous situation (material and spiritual) The importance accorded to action...
Canonize Archbishop Romero?
by John Freund, CM | Apr 28, 2013 | Justice and Peace
In case you were wondering what Archbishop Romero had to confront over the last three years of his life here is a list of what he faced and sought to respond to pervasive and extreme poverty; to paramilitary killings of community leaders; to peasant massacres and the...
SVDP USA Young Vincentian Newsletter
by John Freund, CM | Apr 27, 2013 | Vincentian Family
The website of USA Young Vincentians presents a prayer for Vincentian Youth. Saint Vincent de Paul, missionary and evangelizer of the poor, grant us, through your intercession: Courageous youth willing to light the fire of divine love in all beings, to continue the...
Haiti Libre references Vincentian Family project
by John Freund, CM | Apr 27, 2013 | Vincentian Family
Haiti Libre writes Haiti - Economy : The diaspora creates jobs in Haiti According to Katleen Félix, President of "Haitian Hometown Associations Resource Group", "Zafèn is the proof that working together for the common good, allow to live the success." "We can only...
Bro Mark Elder CM – Internet radio series
by John Freund, CM | Apr 27, 2013 | Vincentian Family
From Br. Mark Elder the creator of building-sized murals... among other things! Hi there folkies! Just a note to let you know that I have a 30 min. radio show that is going to happen starting tomorrow 9:30am (CDT). You can find it on the internet at Radio DePaul. ...