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Articles from the Famvin News Archive
Sisters of Providence of St. Vincent de Paul
by Beth | Aug 23, 2002 | Vincentian Family
"Relying on the Providence of God which we are called to proclaim, the Sisters of Providence of St. Vincent de Paul are gifted with a charism of compassionate caring for God's people, especially the most destitute, manifested by service given in a spirit of humility,...
5th Anniversary of the Beatification of Frederic Ozanam
by Beth | Aug 23, 2002 | Vincentian Family
Ozanet http://www.ozanet.org/english/content.htm#fotoozanam carries a brief reminder that August 22 marks the 5th anniversary of the beatifucation of Frederic Ozanam.
“Visitation, the Prinicipal Work of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul….”
by Beth | Aug 22, 2002 | Formation
Reflection by Joseph Taylor Executive Director of Toronto Central Council In the Circular- letter of 1841, Emmanuel Bailly, the first President-General of the Society, writes “I cannot conclude this letter without this most earnest request: never neglect visiting the...
Vincentian Youth reports on changes to web site
by Beth | Aug 22, 2002 | Vincentian Family
A brief report from Ivanildo Dantas, coordinator of the JMV international website, about recent changes and additions to their site. The first link provides a handy overview of what is available in each of the languages.Hello, friends ! We are once again here with the...
Ten Ways to Raise Consciousness of Hunger
by Beth | Aug 21, 2002 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
Bread for the World offer 10 ways to Increase Commitment to Fight HungerTen Ways to Strengthen Your Congregation's Hunger Ministry 1. Make it real. Did you know that the U.S. spends 1/10 of 1% of its GNP on Development Assistance-the lowest of all the 21 richest...
Fr. Maloney writes ”On Closing Doors”
by Beth | Aug 21, 2002 | Uncategorized
America Magazine (Vol. 187 No. 5, August 26, 2002) features an article "On Closing Doors" by Robert P. Maloney, C.M. Patrick Kavanagh, the Irish poet, once wrote: We are not alone in our loneliness, Others have been here and known Griefs we thought our special own...
Award winning site – St. Vincent the Patron
by Beth | Aug 21, 2002 | Vincentian Family
We are a group of 6 students from the St Joseph's Institution Computer Club. The Team members include Jing Kai (17 years old), Clarence, Benjamin (both 15 years old), Ryan, Qinxian and David (14 years old). Six Singapore teenagers produce award winning site on St....
“Work Retreat” of DC’s In Haiti – Legacy of 1983 Hunger Walk
by Beth | Aug 20, 2002 | Vincentian Family
The hospital in Fond des Blancs, Centre de Sante, Saint Boniface, is the direct result of a parish in Quincy, Massachusetts "Walk for Hunger" in 1983.Two Sisters of the Emmitsburg Province, Sr. Joan Drega and Sr. Cora Anne Signaigo, participated in a Haiti Work...
Featured on TV – Empowerment Project of SSVDP in Australia
by Beth | Aug 20, 2002 | Vincentian Family
CANBERRA, August 16, 2002 (vinnies.org.au): The Campbelltown Animation Project is an innovative community development and education project which works with residents of large public housing estates in Sydney’s outer south-western suburbs.Established in April 1999 by...
Life in a Garbage Dump
by Beth | Aug 19, 2002 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
"Food For the Poor" has a brief inspirational photo essay/pilgrimage about life in the Riverton Garbage Dump.Take A Virtual Pilgrimage Watch this video to learn more about the mission of Food For the Poor PILGRIMAGE: (noun) 1. A journey to a sacred place or shrine. 2....