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Articles from the Famvin News Archive
Pope – don’t turn back the clock
by John Freund, CM | Apr 18, 2013 | Pope
Under the heading "Pope: 2nd Vatican Council, work of Holy Spirit but some want to turn back the clock" Vatican Radio reports on his attitude and words regarding Vatican II. Pope Francis said the Holy Spirit pushes people and the Church forward but we resist this and...
DePaul President stands for immigration
by John Freund, CM | Apr 18, 2013 | Vincentian Family
Dennis H. Holtschneider, President of DePaul University sent famvin an explanation of why he and other university Presidents call for the passage of immigrantion legislation. (The piece appeared in  copy of his piece in  the Chicago Tribune) April 18, 2013 When...
Superior General reflects on Pope Francis
by John Freund, CM | Apr 18, 2013 | Vincentian Family
A New Pope, with a Vincentian Heart The following is a reflection on the recent election of Pope Francis by Fr. G. Gregory Gay,C.M., Superior General of the Congregation of the Mission and the Daughters of Charity: When Pope Francis was announced as our new Pope, I...
Listening to Jesus and following him
by Ross Dizon | Apr 17, 2013 | Reflections
It was winter. Jesus was walking through the portico of Solomon, one of the outdoor galleries surrounding the large esplanade of the Temple. This portico, in particular, was a place frequented by people since it was apparently protected from the wind by a wall. ...
Vincentian Collaborators planning
by John Freund, CM | Apr 17, 2013 | Systemic change, Vincentian Family
Lifting the veil on the group that has been planning the nearly decade long series of Vincentian Family meetings held around the country and even in cyberspace.  See them in action as they plan for the 2013 VinFam Gathering: October 25 (3 PM) – Oct. 27 (noon) Regional...
Year of Faith: St. Justin de Jacobis
by Famvin Media Resources | Apr 17, 2013 | Church, News
See the new presentation on St. Justin de Jacobis from the Vincentian Year of Faith series. View the presentation online or download it for your own use.
To be worthy of the name Vincentian…
by John Freund, CM | Apr 17, 2013 | Vincentian Family
In a wide-ranging interview on the new international site of the SVDP Michael Thio, international President of the Society of St. Vincent dePaul  suggests As Vincentians worthy of our name : LET us Dare to Encounter Jesus with Love and Conviction in our hearts. LET...
Pope – “combat evil with good”
by John Freund, CM | Apr 16, 2013 | Pope
The Holy Father offers prayer... and path forward. At this time of mourning the Holy Father prays that all Bostonians will be united in a resolve not to be overcome by evil, but to combat evil with good (cf. Rom 12:21), working together to build an ever more just,...
SVDP partnering with Papa Johns Pizza
by John Freund, CM | Apr 16, 2013 | Vincentian Family
About 300,000 people in Cincinnati are unsure of where they'll get their next meal. This includes 100,000 children. Papa Johns and the Cincinnati SVDP are partnering to help feed them. See details in this video. http://youtu.be/7GUt65fsnH4
Present for Blessed Frederic’s 200th birthday
by John Freund, CM | Apr 15, 2013 | Vincentian Family
A NEW SVDP WEBSITE! The Society of St. Vincent dePaul offers a gift for the 200th anniversary of the birth of Blessed Frederic Ozanam. Even at this stage in development one can see the possibilities. For example an interactive map of where the Society serves. Go to...