Austria honors Wolfgang Pucher CM with its Silver Medal for meritorious service to the Republic of Austria through the 38 "VinziWerke" or innovative "VinProjects" he has inaugurated. The breadth of these projects is staggering. Among them VinziDorf, a long-term hostel...
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Driven to distraction
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...
The other St. Martha
Just about everyone has heard of St. Martha, the residence where Pope Francis lives and which is staffed by the Daughters of Charity. But few outside Rome have heard of the other St. Martha, the Pediatric Hospital that serves mostly immigrant children just a few feet...
Sister of Charity – Patron saint of scavenging
A recent article by Sharon Abercrombie in the NCR describes Sr. Paula Gonzalez, Sister of Charity of Cincinnati, as a possible Patron saint of scavenging. The article begins... For Sr. Paula Gonzalez, SC 78, recycling is a spiritual practice. She views yard and...
Servant leadership – Vincent and Louise
Sr. Maggie Reynolds, a Daughter of Charity in Australia, offers this review of the concept of Servant Leadership and how Vincent and Louise exemplified it. She reads their lives through the lens of Robert Greenleaf's three foundational questions for servant leaders to...
Dangers faced by Vincentians and Daughters of Charity in Rwanda and Burundi
Fr. Néstor Gómez, cm, Regional Superior reports about dangers faced by Vincentians and Daughters of Charity in Rwanda and Burundi. The situation is alarming and calls for fervent prayer. November 10, 2015 Confreres Greetings to all from the Region of RWANDA-BURUNDI...
Catherine Center helps Women leaving Prison re-start their Lives
Catherine Center helps Women leaving Prison re-start their Lives Re-entering society upon leaving prison is one of the most challenging transitions a person can face. Recidivism (return to incarceration after one’s release) is a very real problem. According to the...
Special request for the intercession of Bl. Frederic
Society of St. Vincent dePaul CEO, David Barringer writes... Our fellow Vincentian, friend and National CFO Richard Morin is undergoing a serious medical condition. On behalf of President Sheila and myself, we ask you to pray for Richard using the attached Frederick...
Vincentian leadership 2015 – Inclusive decision-making
One of the key legacies of Vincent de Paul, is “personalism,” or respect for the person. What strategies did Vincent de Paul have for inclusive communication and decision-making? How do Wisdom and Vincentian personalism help support the mission and viability all...
60 Seconds with Sister Brenda Fritz
60 Seconds with Sister Brenda Fritz Music is a powerful thing. Sister Brenda Fritz, D.C., shares how she uses it in her ministry as a Daughter of Charity. https://youtu.be/sBWYbtQ3Nms Catch more 60 Seconds with Sister videos from Daughters of Charity throughout the...