FAMVIN: The International Vincentian Family

Vincent’s Pulse – Statistics from the front lines

jbf — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:27:09 +0000

To understand some statistics one needs to be an economist. There are other statistics that are quite revealing. Vincent could tell the state of affairs by how many people showed up at the doors of...

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Planet Unites in Opposing Death Penalty

jbf — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:27:31 +0000

On Nov. 30, more than 1,000 cities around the globe will floodlight a monument symbolizing opposition to the death penalty, joining with the Community of Sant’Egidio in their “No Justice...

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FAMVIN to broadcast Fr. Gregory Gay from Princeton NJ

jbf — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:43:51 +0000

Live-Famvin will broadcast live TV coverage of Fr. Gregory Gay as he closes out the series of 9 monthly programs commemorating the 75th Anniversary of the dedication of the Queen of the Miraculous...

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Celebrating 150th anniversary of the Daughters of Charity in Krakow

jbf — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:47:26 +0000

On October 15, 1859 newly built house was opened. It was founded by Bishop of Krakow, Ludwik Letowski, who once asked Superiors General to bring Daughters of Charity to Krakow to serve the poor and...

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Official Website for World Youth Day Madrid 2011

jbf — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:02:52 +0000

WYD 2011 in Madrid now has an official website! Click here to access the site – the website is only in Spanish at the moment, and will be translated into other languages shortly. Look out for...

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Young Vinnies (Australia) reflect on Social Justice Statement

jbf — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:39:55 +0000

The New South Wales Vinnies WYD 08 Pilgrim Group recently had a reunion-reflection to celebrate one year since World Youth Day. One of the exercises the group participated in was the development of...

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Indonesian DC clinic shows the way for health-service renewal

jbf — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:41:20 +0000

“Health is our priority. We do not worry about the money. We serve the poor and God will complete it,” says Sister Fransiska Hermin, DC, who works at the clinic. And yet the Star of the...

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Benedict XVI to UN – Hunger “the most cruel and concrete sign of poverty”

jbf — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:10:18 +0000

Calling hunger “the most cruel and concrete sign of poverty,” Pope Benedict XVI today told a special summit of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization that “opulence and waste are no...

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Solemn Miraculous Medal Novena on line

jbf — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:49:55 +0000

First day of the Solemn Novena – follow us online @ www.CAMMonline.org in audio or video -or listen to us on Holy Spirit Radio 1540am (Philadelphia, Pa.) at 2:30 daily. Father Gregory Gay, CM...

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Images for the feasts of Catherine Laboure and Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal

jbf — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 16:48:50 +0000

Tim Williams, CM in Australia draws our attention to some resources for the celebration of the two Feasts of St. Catherine Labouré and of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal. The artwork above is by...

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Video summary of Ladies of Charity Assembly

jbf — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 02:59:42 +0000

The FAMVIN YouTube Channel features a 5 minute video that presents some highlights for the recent Assembly of the Ladies of Chrity in Pittsburgh. See also the LCUSA site for a video of one of the...

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Asian Continental Meeting on System Change: Recaps 3-4 »

jbf — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 11:54:30 +0000

Day Three Recap: ? Day Four Recap: On November 10, we reported on the Asian Continental Meeting on Systemic Change at Assumption University- Bangna Campus in Bangkok, Thailand from November 9 -14,...

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Cornette Ball honors the spirit of Vincent

jbf — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:29:12 +0000

St. Mary’s of Michigan Foundation’s Cornette Ball will honor Dr. Jacob Ninan with the Spirit of St. Vincent Award. “The Cornette Ball” is named for the soaring white starched hats once...

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Asian Continental Meeting on System Change: Recaps

Beth — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 02:41:53 +0000

Day One Recap: Day Two Recap: On November 10, we reported on the Asian Continental Meeting on Systemic Change at Assumption University- Bangna Campus in Bangkok, Thailand from November 9 -14,...

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Sisters of Charity arrive in Leavenworth Nov. 11, 1858

jbf — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:25:10 +0000

On November 11, 1858, the first Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth arrived at the Leavenworth Landing after an icy trip up the Missouri River. It was 1857 when a small congregation of Sisters in...

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