FAMVIN: The International Vincentian Family

What do you do when a homeless person asks for a dollar?

jbf — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 02:14:45 +0000

“I say, “you respond with love.” How would you, for instance, respond if it was your brother or sister approaching you on the street? This is the response we are called to give as family...

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Weekly reflections inspired by Louise de Mariallac

jbf — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:01:57 +0000

Each week the Daughters of Charity site in Australia provides a spiritual reflection consisting of a quote from the spiritual writings of St. Louise de Marillac, a short reflection on the quote,...

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YouTube video – Daughters of Charity and service of the poor

jbf — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:05:14 +0000

“No Budget Productions” has posted its latest video Daughters of Charity and service of the poor on YouTube. For other selections visit the Daughters You Tube channel...

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Highlights of Superior General’s visit to Poland

jbf — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:39:36 +0000

The English version of the Polish Vincentians is featuring daily reports of the Superior General’s four days in Poland.

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Australians hold E-Conference focused on St. Luke

jbf — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 02:27:06 +0000

The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference reports (November 4) - Prisoners in Sydney’s Long Bay and Silverwater prisons joined thousands of people from across Australia and as far away as Rome,...

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Warning! False request for money from Eastern Province Provincial

jbf — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:34:36 +0000

Fr. Michael Carroll has been the victim of an email hoax requesting money for the Sisters of the Incarnate word. Please do not respond if you receive the following email…Dear Provincial. >...

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An Internet Pathway for Haitian Economic Development

jbf — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 01:29:27 +0000

An Initiative of the Worldwide Vincentian Family, DePaul University, the Haitian Diaspora and Fonkoze, the project, which will reach out to the poorest of the poor, is in continuity with the...

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Spotlight on the AIC – Vincent’s first foundation

jbf — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 02:03:30 +0000

With roots going back to 1617 the AIC, Association of International Charities claims 200.000 AIC volunteers worldwide are grouped into local teams, co-ordinated by a National Association. There are...

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Heroes and Heroines of the Vincentian Family

jbf — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:08:19 +0000

VinFormation has added another section entitled “Heroes and Heroines of the Vincentian Family” Tell us what you think and who you think should be included in this list by clkicking on the...

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Preemies find comfort in octogenarian nun’s arms

jbf — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 15:29:08 +0000

Her 83-year-old body is failing but Nazareth Sister of Charity, Ann Molony, provides a profoundly needed touch in a neo-natal intensive care unit. Read this inspiring story in full.

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Australian Bishop asks Prime Minister to give asylum seekers a break

jbf — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 03:01:00 +0000

The Bishop of Parramatta, Bishop Kevin Manning, has written an open letter to Prime Minister Kevin Rudd calling on the Government to make a stand against those who “stir up xenophobia, peddle panic...

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Latin alphabet no longer rules the Internet

jbf — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 02:54:36 +0000

“We have just made the Internet much more accessible to millions of people in regions such as Asia, the Middle East and Russia.” The body in charge of assigning the world’s...

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Daughters of Charity – Unsung Heroes

jbf — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:30:11 +0000

When historians mention the 1853-1856 Crimean War, they talk about the heroism of soldiers but often forget the story of the Filles de la Charité nuns, who are followers of St. Vincent de...

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“Alternative Gift Giving” for the Vincentian Family Christmas 2009

jbf — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:28:37 +0000

In solidarity with other members of the Vincentian Family worldwide I am suggesting that we make contributions to the Vincentian Family Microfinance Project in Haiti as our alternative gift giving...

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Young Vincentians reflect on Vincent

jbf — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 01:33:34 +0000

Vincentian seminarians in Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea reflect on Vincent during their Spiritual Year, a year of intense spiritual formation.

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