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Articles from the Famvin News Archive
”Vinnies” in Australia Advocate for the Poor
by Beth | Jan 23, 2004 | Justice and Peace
Tim Williams CM draws attention to the Sentate testimony of the SSVDP regarding Medicare in Australia. The testimony grows out of their experience in home visits - a hallmark of the Society.VINNIES SUBMISSION TO SENATE SELECT COMMITTEE ON MEDICARE January 21, 2004 ...
NY Times Editorial – Malaria on the Rise; Lacks Global Lobby
by Beth | Jan 22, 2004 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
Janu 22, 2004 - Malaria, a disease forgotten in wealthy countries, is advancing, killing a million people or more a year, at least 700,000 of them African children. ... The lack of a global lobby against malaria has brought the world to the sad, absurd point where...
New Visitors’ Meeting in Rome
by Beth | Jan 22, 2004 | Vincentian Family
"Nineteen new Visitors of the Congregation of the Mission participated at the six days training program (January 12-18) at the Casa Maria Inmacolata. The Superior General, the Council members, the Econome General, Secretary General, and the Procurator General were all...
Sr. Evelyne Franc DC to Speak at SJU Convocation
by Beth | Jan 22, 2004 | Vincentian Family
S. Evelyne Franc, DC , Superioress General of the Daughters of Charity will speak on the topic "Toward a Civilization of Love and Justice" at the Vincentian Family Convocation being held during Founder's Week at SJU Other honorees include Gene Smith, President of the...
Daughter of Charity Seated with Laura Bush at State of the Union
by Beth | Jan 21, 2004 | Vincentian Family
Sister Carol Keehan, DC. sat in the box with Mrs. Laura Bush during the State of the Union address seen on television last evening.For more information about her from Catholic Health Care Partners She has testified in the US Senate on behalf of the poor She serves on...
”Vincent de Paul: The Trailblazer” – Fresh Life of Vincent
by Beth | Jan 21, 2004 | Uncategorized
"Acknowledging the need to operate in the secular world in order to achieve his altruistic goals, Vincent was able to immerse himself completely in the drama and the politics of his time without ever forfeiting his piety and his humility." Margaret Flanagan St....
Philippine Bishops Ask Candidates to Say ‘No’ to Capital Punishment
by Beth | Jan 21, 2004 | Justice and Peace
MANILA, Philippines, JAN. 19, 2004 (Zenit.org).- The Philippine bishops' Commission on Prison Pastoral Care asked presidential election candidates to declare themselves against the death penalty. Of the five candidates, including President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo,...
Aidan Rooney, CM Inaugurates Weekly Liturgy Reflection Series
by Beth | Jan 20, 2004 | Vincentian Family
... "our tradition is filled with words of power.".... Aidan Rooney inaugurates his series with a reflection on impact on him of the words "The Spirit of the Lord is upon me"This text was key for Vincent, the underlying factor in many other things he said and believed...
News of the Srs. of Charity of St.Joan Antida
by Beth | Jan 20, 2004 | Vincentian Family
For a regular update of the activities of the Sisters of Charity of St.Joan Antinda visit http://www.suoredellacarita.org/english/english_gen.htmCurrently on the site... Reports of activity in Laos, Cmabodia, Indonesai, Cameroon, etc.
Significant Events for the Vincentian Family in February
by Beth | Jan 20, 2004 | Vincentian Family
Among the many significant dates for the family in addition to those of historical importance note that the SVDP will hold it National Mid-Year meeting in Washington and be conduct a lobbying or "political action" day on Captial Hill Early reports from folks...