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The Vincentian Family is a movement made up of more than 160 institutions and some 4,000,000 people who follow Jesus Christ, serving the poor, as did St. Vincent de Paul, St. Louise de Marillac and many other believers who, over the last four centuries, have enriched the Vincentian charism.
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Articles from the Famvin News Archive
Death with Dignity for the poor
by John Freund, CM | Mar 25, 2014 | Vincentian Family
The headline is probably addressing a different problem than many expected... Funeral Poverty We can ensure everyone gets the chance to die with dignity - without facing debt and poverty, Click here to learn more about funeral poverty. Challenge Dignity Funerals (A...
Ambiguity – Being credible and the common good
by John Freund, CM | Mar 25, 2014 | Formation
Digital artist Sr. Ellen LaCapria, D.C. offers a visual aid to enter into contemplation about ambiguity. This image arose from her reflection on #65 in Pope Francis’ Gospel of Joy and is the fourth installment of her weekly artistic variations on her community seal....
March 25 in the Vincentian Family
by John Freund, CM | Mar 24, 2014 | Daughters of Charity, Vincentian Family
So much happens on March 25 beginning with the Annunciation.
Can You Turn water into Wine?
by John Freund, CM | Mar 24, 2014 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Can You Turn water into Wine? - Perfection – Celebrating Life – Leading in Hope These are the themes Lynn L'Heureux reflects on her weekly reflections "Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast – Tuesday April 25, 2014" Dear Vincentian Brothers and Sisters: Thank you for...
Daughter of Charity celebrates 100th with her son
by John Freund, CM | Mar 24, 2014 | Daughters of Charity, Vincentian Family
Not many Daughters of Charity celebrate their 100th birthday. But even fewer get to celebrate it with their son! The website of the Indianapolis diocese reports.... "During her 99 years on this earth, Gaynelle Perkins Barrett has had many titles. Daughter. Wife....
Clerical abuse survivor named to Vatican
by John Freund, CM | Mar 23, 2014 | Church
The Vatican Insider, among others, reports ... "An Irish woman who suffered sex abuse by a priest at the age of 13 talks to "Vatican Insider" about her experience. The Pope has nominated her a member of the Vatican Commission for the for the Protection of Minors" The...
Monster 3 days in Vinnies’ year-round operations
by John Freund, CM | Mar 23, 2014 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
The Canberra Times writes of a "Monster three day sale" by the Australian St. Vincent dePaul Society. Local demand for the St Vincent de Paul Society's services will only increase as Canberra grows given the ACT has Australia's second-highest rate of homelessness and...
DepaulUK, graffiti artists, homeless housing
by John Freund, CM | Mar 23, 2014 | Justice and Peace
In the category of a creative approach to a problem... Depaul UK brings in graffiti artists for London street art campaign tackling youth homelessnessYouth homelessness charity Depaul UK has launched an awareness campaign involving a group of graffiti artists who will...
“Thanks to CLM, I know how to fight.”
by John Freund, CM | Mar 22, 2014 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice, Systemic change
CLM is part of a systemic change project in the Vincentian Family. Former Superior General Robert Maloney describes a Haitian Initiative “Pathway to a Better Life” in an earlier famvin post. The following piece from Fonkose describes the reaction of a graduate....
When Popes and Presidents meet
by John Freund, CM | Mar 22, 2014 | Church
It has happened 27 times! The United States Catholic Conference blog catalogs each occurrance. "President Obama's upcoming meeting with Pope Francis at the Vatican, March 27, marks the 28th time a sitting U.S. President has met with a pope. The meetings, which will...