John Freund, CM
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Culture of encounter and Vincentians
Culture of encounter and Vincentians - In his address to the Bishops of the United States Pope Francis said "we are promoters of the culture of encounter. We are living sacraments of the embrace between God’s riches and our poverty. We are witnesses of the abasement...
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Sisters of Charity Nazareth and earthquake relief – Video
This is a video slideshow showing the Sisters of Charity Nazareth and earthquake relief and their collaborators in Kathmandu, Nepal. https://vimeo.com/140058313
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The Daughters of Charity in Cuba
Remove the sandals from your feet because you are on holy ground… The Daughters of Charity in Cuba [This article and picture were first published on the website of the Daughters of Charity from the Central American Province. The Pope’s response is taken directly...
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Obama honors both Pope and Elizabeth Seton
President Obama presents Pope Francis with key to the home of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Presented in a case crafted specifically for the occasion, the key honors both His Holiness Pope Francis, and Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton. “This gift is a fitting tribute,” said Rob...
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Ladies of Charity write to Congress
The Ladies of Charity write to Congress in the hope that Congress can work together to protect our environment. They adopted a resolution at the National Assembly on September 19, 2015 standing with the Holy Father in his call to protect our common home and address...
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Superior General writes to Vincentian Family
"As we respond to this call to participate in the process of the New Evangelization, we, as Vincentians have a unique contribution to offer." Feast of Saint Vincent de Paul September 27th, 2015 Dear Members of the Vincentian Family, May the grace and peace of Our Lord...
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AIC mourns death of first international president of modern era
Without Claire Delva, AIC as it is today would never have been born
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Who’s irrelevant now?
Who’s irrelevant now? That is the question David Barringer, CEO of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul USA, asks in the context of Pope's visit. We hear as Catholics all the time that our views are out of touch with modern times. We are chastised that our...
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Honour God with our Hearts – Positive Body Language
Imitating Jesus - Honour God with our Hearts - Positive Body Language – Be Still Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast – Tuesday September 22, 2015 Greetings Vincentian Family: We are truly blessed to be called to do the work we do around the world with many venues,...
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Daughter of Charity thinks globally but acts locally
A Daughter of Charity thinks globally but acts locally. PACIFIC Islanders face a real problem every day which is becoming more serious as the increasing detrimental effects of climate become more keenly felt. The following is taken from the Fiji Times. A simple act of...