Frédéric’s E-Gazette

Doing good behind the scenes

by John Freund, CM | April 16, 2016 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment

Dave Barringer, CEO of the Vincent dePaul Society USA, articulates something that many in the Vincentian Family can relate to: Doing good behind the scenes. And then seeing people finally catch on to an issue...even if they don't recognize all the spade work that went...

What happened to the issue of poverty?

by Elizabeth Astridge | March 22, 2016 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

What happened to the issue of poverty? Like a set of misplaced keys, I know it was there a minute ago but now I can’t find it. Within the past year, poverty was the issue of the day on the national stage. Stemming from the 50th anniversary of the War on Poverty,...

Organizations pulled in various directions

by John Freund, CM | January 22, 2016 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

Are there any of us not pulled in different directions? In his weekly letter to the members of the Vincent de Paul Society David Barringer speaks to members of the Society. But once again he touches on a theme that resonates within and across the various branches of...

On behalf of… thank you!

by John Freund, CM | November 25, 2015 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments

On behalf of... thank you! David W. Barringer, CEO of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, writes in his weekly column to members of the Society... and by extension to all who walk in the footsteps of Vincent, Louise, Frederick, Elizabeth, etc. On behalf of...

What happened to the issue of poverty?

by Elizabeth Astridge | Mar 22, 2016 | Formation, Reflections

What happened to the issue of poverty? Like a set of misplaced keys, I know it was there a minute ago but now I can’t...

Organizations pulled in various directions

by John Freund, CM | Jan 22, 2016 | Formation, Reflections

Are there any of us not pulled in different directions? In his weekly letter to the members of the Vincent de Paul...

On behalf of… thank you!

by John Freund, CM | Nov 25, 2015 | Formation, Reflections

On behalf of... thank you! David W. Barringer, CEO of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, writes in his weekly...

Ozanam and student revolts

by John Freund, CM | Nov 20, 2015 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul

Ozanam and student revolts

Driven to distraction

by John Freund, CM | Nov 13, 2015 | Formation, Reflections

In his weekly Servant Leader in the Frédéric's E-Gazette November 12, 2015 SVDP CEO reflects on drivers driven to distraction, our spirituality and our mission. He writes... On three separate occasions last week my car was nearly hit by someone running a red light or...

Asking important questions

by John Freund, CM | Oct 31, 2015 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change

In his weekly column to the members of the Vincent de Paul Society, CEO Dave Barringer has a habit of asking important questions. This week is no exception. The question he asks is something that all branches on the Vincentian Family can ask. Do we sometimes not...

Vincentians are like punters

by John Freund, CM | Oct 22, 2015 | Formation, Reflections

Vincentians are like punters says David Barringer, CEO of the Society of St. Vincent dePaul. In his weekly column Your Servant Leader October 22, 2015 he compares Vincentians to punters. My son is a college football player. Well, sort of. He is on a college team but...

Mental illness and the role of the Vincentians

by John Freund, CM | Oct 9, 2015 | Formation, News, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul

St. Vincent de Paul Society CEO David Barringer speaks out on mental illness and the role of the Vincentians.... "Mental illness is not a blanket excuse for criminal acts, or for that matter homelessness or unemployment. But it is a factor for some and we can’t ignore...

The Vincent dePaul Society can be proud of its contributions

by John Freund, CM | Sep 3, 2015 | Formation, News, Reflections

David W. Barringer, CEO of the St. Vincent dePaul Society presents some very encouraging figures in his recap of the recent annual meeting in Rhode Island. Dear Reader, Among several very special guests at last week’s National Assembly in Providence, the Secretary...

How to enlarge the circle of solidarity and draw attention to human needs

by John Freund, CM | Jul 30, 2015 | Formation, News, Reflections

Is a publicity campaign the way Vincent would do things?

Telling our stories – Good news and bad news

by John Freund, CM | Jun 19, 2015 | Formation, News, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul

Dave Barringer, CEO of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul offers some insights into the importance of telling our stories. As we learn in our culture change seminars (hint:sign up for this pre-conference day at National Assembly!) our beliefs are shaped in large part...