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Articles from the Famvin News Archive
CM and the Mission to the Poor – Tony Mannix, CM
Vincent called lay people forward to engage in apostolic works and, given discernment of an issue, did not hesitate to break new ground in pastoral practice.November 28, 2000 Â Â The following article was written by Fr Tony Mannix CM for the September 2000 issue of...
Shadow Side of the Vincentian Vocation
Reflection by Fr. John Prager, CM on the difficulties of serving those who are poor. "...maintaining the missionary spirit of St. Vincent has often been a struggle. That constant tension points to a reality which is frequently mentioned in passing, but rarely explored...
Pope Calls for Commitment to Pacts Made With Poor Countries
Peace Demands Respect for International Commitments, Says Pope Especially Promises Made to Poor Countries VATICAN CITY, DEC. 17, 2002 (Zenit.org).- John Paul II warned rich countries that, if they want peace, they must fulfill the commitments made in international...
Vincentian Reflects on Prison Chaplaincy
A reflection Fr Michael Walsh presented at the request of the Vincentian Studies Group for Oceania. It is intended to assist confreres and others to understand a little more of the role of the prison chaplain. The following article was written by Fr Michael Walsh CM...
Merry Christmas in 129 Languages
From Afrikaans to Yugoslavian(Afrikaans) - Ges=EBende Kersfees (Afrikander) - Een Plesierige Kerfees (African - (Eritrean) Tigrinja) - REHUS-BEAL-LEDEATs (Albanian) - Gezur Krislinjden (Argentine) - Feliz Navidad Y Un Prospero Ano Nuevo (Armenian) - Shenoraavor Nor...
Merry Christmas in 129 Languages
From Afrikaans to Yugoslavian(Afrikaans) - Ges=EBende Kersfees (Afrikander) - Een Plesierige Kerfees (African - (Eritrean) Tigrinja) - REHUS-BEAL-LEDEATs (Albanian) - Gezur Krislinjden (Argentine) - Feliz Navidad Y Un Prospero Ano Nuevo (Armenian) - Shenoraavor Nor...
CM’s and DC’s Work With Native Americans
It was nearly twenty years ago when the members of the Southern Province adopted a mission statement declaring that every new apostolate must be clearly missionary and among the poor. When looking amongst the poor in their region, the members found great needs within...
“We want more” – Nestles Demanding Millions from Famine Stricken Ethiopia
According to a report from OXFAM Global coffee giant Nestle is demanding millions of dollars from famine stricken Ethiopia –one of the poorest countries in the world with an average income of less than $2 a day. Ethiopia is currently facing a terrible drought which is...
“We want more” – Nestles Demanding Millions from Famine Stricken Ethiopia
According to a report from OXFAM Global coffee giant Nestle is demanding millions of dollars from famine stricken Ethiopia –one of the poorest countries in the world with an average income of less than $2 a day. Ethiopia is currently facing a terrible drought which is...
Christmas Greetings from DC’s in Kenya
Here in Thigio, as Christmas approaches, we are full of gratitude for the way God is blessing and guiding our work so beautifully. The little nursery is up and running and has been in operation for two months. The children really are the poorest and it's a real source...
