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Articles from the Famvin News Archive
Labor Day USA 2002
by Beth | Aug 28, 2002 | Justice and Peace
"As we approach Labor Day 2002, we face many challenges as a nation and as a Church..... In tough times like these, we look to people of courage and candor, fidelity and wisdom. Last May, we lost just such a person in Monsignor George G. Higgins. ... For decades he...
Marketplace on Internet for Catholic TV Programs
KÖNIGSTEIN, Germany, AUG. 27, 2002 (Zenit.org).- A marketplace on the Internet for Catholic TV programs is now available. It was organized by CRTN, the Catholic Radio and Television Network, a body established by the international Catholic charity Aid to the Church in...
Australian view on possible military intervention in Iraq
by Beth | Aug 28, 2002 | Justice and Peace
CANBERRA, August 9, 2002 (acsjc.org.au): The Australian Catholic Social Justice Council (ACSJC) has released a media statement in relation to possible military intervention in Iraq The following report was found on the site of the Australian Vincentians....
August 30 – Bl. Ghebre-Michael’s feast – a different Vincentian
by Beth | Aug 27, 2002 | Uncategorized
Ghebre-Michael differs in three ways from the other canonised and beatified members of our Congregation: First, he was African, not European; second, he was not a born Catholic, but an adult convert; and third, he was not actually a confrere. He was a disciple of...
Search engine directory for Srs. of Charity
by Beth | Aug 26, 2002 | Vincentian Family
Google's directory of Women's Communities with "Charity" in their Title. women's religious communities with "Charity" in the name
Photos of Vincentian works in Fiji
by Beth | Aug 25, 2002 | Vincentian Family
Vincentian Priests and Brothers can be found in Fiji at:  Natovi Catholic Community  PO Korovou  Tailevu, FIJI  St Vincent de Paul Parish  PO Box 38  Nausori, FIJI For photos and brief history visit http://www.vincentians.org.au/vinfiji.htm
History of the SSVDP in Canada
by Beth | Aug 24, 2002 | Uncategorized
St. Vincent de Paul Society - National Council of Canada presents ... The History of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in Canada A Prophetic Institution "The question which divides people today is no longer about political structures but a social question. It is to...
Sisters of Providence of St. Vincent de Paul
by Beth | Aug 23, 2002 | Vincentian Family
"Relying on the Providence of God which we are called to proclaim, the Sisters of Providence of St. Vincent de Paul are gifted with a charism of compassionate caring for God's people, especially the most destitute, manifested by service given in a spirit of humility,...
5th Anniversary of the Beatification of Frederic Ozanam
by Beth | Aug 23, 2002 | Vincentian Family
Ozanet http://www.ozanet.org/english/content.htm#fotoozanam carries a brief reminder that August 22 marks the 5th anniversary of the beatifucation of Frederic Ozanam.
“Visitation, the Prinicipal Work of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul….”
by Beth | Aug 22, 2002 | Formation
Reflection by Joseph Taylor Executive Director of Toronto Central Council In the Circular- letter of 1841, Emmanuel Bailly, the first President-General of the Society, writes “I cannot conclude this letter without this most earnest request: never neglect visiting the...