John Freund, CM
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Vincentians “between the field and the fork”
"Vincentians "between the field and the fork" Have you ever thought of buying and eating food as a moral act? Why is this a moral issue? What is the Vincentian Family perspective on ecological concerns? What are we doing to take action? What does our Church have to...
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New members of international leadership of JMV
The latest bulletin of Vincentian Marian Youth, now online BI jun2015 ENG, announces that the Director General of the VMY, Father Gregory Gay, CM, confirmed the following new members of international leadership of JMV Alison Alejandra Vidal Sagredo, (President,...
Depaul Street Corners presents both sides of homelessness
Depaul Street Corners presents both sides. Quite literally, "there is another side to the story". (Be sure you study the picture!) There is a clever new campaign launched for Depaul Nightstop, a service that matches up homeless young people with volunteers who are...
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“The Vincentians Faithful to Mercy” – WYD 2016
“The Vincentians Faithful to Mercy” - WYD 2016 - Br. Adam, CM of the Polish Province of the CM sends the following information for the Vincentian meeting prior to World Youth Day... In the concluding remarks delivered at the World Youth Day in Rio de Janeiro, Pope...
The Ladies of Charity/AIC prepare for 400th Anniversary
Yes, you read that correctly! The Ladies of Charity/AIC prepare for 400th Anniversary! Not many groups in the church... of for that matter outside the Church... can claim that distinction. They are one of the oldest continuously functioning groups of laity in the...
Ice-breakers for Vincentian Family gatherings
Have you ever wanted to find ice-breakers for Vincentian Family gatherings? VinFormation offers some “Ice breakers that can be used as an effective way of kicking off a meeting or formation session. Get things off to a great start by scheduling an interactive, fun...
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Wide-ranging interview with Father Gregory Gay CM
In a very wide-ranging interview with Father Gregory Gay, CM with RADIO VICENTINA (yes, there is a Vincentian radio station in Chile!) he describes some of the things he has learned from his eleven years are Superior General, his hopes for the Vincentian Family and...
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Baffled – Pat Griffin
“Baffled” - Pat Griffin continues his series "Considering Consecrated Life" You know how it is when you have a birthday party for a child. The room can overflow with balloons bobbing up from the chairs, streamers hanging from the ceiling, colorful centerpieces...
Superior General’s message to MISEVI Assembly
Francisco Berbegal reports on the Message of the Superior General to the National Assembly of MISEVI (Spain). Father Gay Father Gregory focused in his message to MISEVI on two themes: the shared mission and the internationalization of the mission... This past...
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News from the Ladies of Charity – Servicette June
The Ladies of Charity - June Servicette is brim full with news of a vibrant and growing organization. Excerpt from Mary Ann Dantuono's President's Message from the Ladies of Charity... “We can’t see someone suffering without suffering along with him, or see someone...