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Articles from the Famvin News Archive
Emmitsburg DC’s unveil new website
On the feast of the Assumption the Emmitsburg Province of the Daughters of Charity unveiled their new website.It can be found at http://www.daughtersofcharity-emmitsburg.org/ Among the many features they have is a very rich "Prayer Room" .
Outline for Course on VIncent de Paul
Fr. John Prager, CM. for many years taught a course Vincent for novices in English and Spanish. This is the 1995 edition of his notes.The full text can be found at http://www.famvin.org/cm/founder/charism/P-index.html  VINCENTIAN STUDIES COURSE BOQUERON, CHIRIQUI,...
130 years of SSVDP in Brazil
The International site of the SSVDP reports on the celebration of130 years of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paulo in Brazil August started with events of the anniversary of the SSVP in Brazil. On August 2 was celebrated with a solemn section in the auditory of the...
Srs. of Charity of the Immaculate Conception General Assembly
Gathering from across Canada and Peru, Sisters of Charity of the Immaculate Conception (SCIC) and Associates pledged to deepen their commitment to social justice, especially for women and children. Meeting at Villa Madonna retreat house in Saint John, NB, July 1-11...
First Study of Hunger as a Political Issue in US
The key findings show voters urgently want hunger discussed, will reward candidates who make the issue a priority, and want new aid programs to be coupled with an optimistic message of reform and future independence for aid recipients. Bread for the World...
”Why Go To VIncentian Meetings”
Fr. Ron Ramson. C.M. reflects on answers to this question. We read in Sacred Scripture that Jesus frequently took his Apostles aside to speak to them. He pulled them from whatever they were doing to spend special time together. It was a time for twelve friends to be...
Litigation Fears Hinder Work of SSVDP
Due to liability laws SSVDP in Australia can't afford to give away second-hands goods.Due to liability laws SSVDP in Australia can't afford to give away second-hands goods. The site of the Australian Vincentian Fathers and Brothers notes..... LITIGATION FEAR HINDERS...
Australian SSVDP to be featured on TV
Tim Williams CM carries a report on the web site of the Vincentian Priests and Brothers om Australia-Fiji-Rotuma. WOLLONGONG NSW, August 5, 2002 (vinnies.org.au): The St Vincent de Paul Society’s involvement in fostering community action in the Claymore public housing...
Circular Letter of SSVDP International President
"Since its inception, the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul has always shown an extraordinary concern for youth. Its first members, who were barely past adolescence, joined together to form a community that began by defending the works of the Church and later devoted...
Major Superiors of Asia Discuss Environment as Justice Issue
"Integrity of Creation An issue for Religious Today: Climate and Global Change" Cover letter for working document for discussion by AMOR - the organization of major superiors of Asia.What Is It? This booklet aims to give you clear information on the issue of Climate...
