By PatriciaT on Jan 31, 2008 in Education, Vincentian Family News | 5 Comments
The people behind famvin.org are being honored during Founder’s Week at St. John’s University. John Freund, CM, the person responsible for famvin since its inception a decade ago, is being honored with the SJU “International Medal” in recognition of the role of famvin in “promoting international good will.” This occasion will mark the first time [...]
By sjs on Jan 30, 2008 in Poverty - Strategies, Social entrepreneurship, Systemic change | 1 Comment
Microcredit pioneer Muhammad Yunus has written his second book, Creating A World Without Poverty. The book outlines his concept of a “social business” serving the needs of the poor, and is critical of those who call themelves social entrepreneurs, but who operate with a profit motive. The book also provides an overview of [...]
By sjs on Jan 29, 2008 in Church | 0 Comments
The Vatican today released Pope Benedict’s Lenten message, the theme of which is “Christ Made Himself Poor for You.” The Holy Father focused his Lenten message on almsgiving. Read the Zenit account and the text of the message.
By PatriciaT on Jan 28, 2008 in Vincentian Family News | 0 Comments
A “pioneer” Vincentian priest writes about the initiation of a Miraculous Medal Association at a parish in Thigio, Kenya. Read the story at the Association of the Miraculous Medal site.
By PatriciaT on Jan 28, 2008 in Direct Service | 0 Comments
In visiting the imprisoned, the “fundamentals of the Vincentian vocation” have been realized for two members of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul in Australia. Read about it. (Hat tip, vincentians.org.au )
By PatriciaT on Jan 28, 2008 in Education | 0 Comments
Here’s a story about the composer of “Requiem in D Minor”, which is dedicated to Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton. R. Wayne Walters’ longtime connection with the College of Saint Elizabeth inspired him to dedicate his “major sacred work” to the saint. Read the story.
By sjs on Jan 28, 2008 in Church, Poverty - Strategies | 0 Comments
The U.S. Bishops have sent a letter calling on Congress and the President to work together “to find effective ways to protect the poorest families and low wage workers from financial hardship during this economic downturn.” Read the letter.
By PatriciaT on Jan 28, 2008 in Spirituality, Vincentian History | 0 Comments
Today, the date on which Daughter of Charity Justine Bisqueyburu received the Green Scapular from Mary, is a good day to mention that the current newsletter (.pdf) of the Emmitsburg Province of the Daughters includes a short article about the Scapular. Take a look.
By PatriciaT on Jan 27, 2008 in Poverty - Analysis, Poverty - Strategies | 0 Comments
The World Economic Forum closed today. Its Web site includes links to videos, summaries of the sessions, and publications of the Forum, including their “Global Risk Report” for 2008. Visit the site or go directly to the page of risk reports.
By jbf on Jan 27, 2008 in Vincentian Family News, Vincentian Formation, Youth | 1 Comment
The Sisters of Charity of Cinncinati and the US Bishop’s are using YouTube to promote Vocational discernment. See the current (1/27) featured video in our right column.
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