John Freund, CM
Author
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Vincentian charism as lived in various branches of the family
A charism is alive and relevant when through time it is accepted and adopted by many people.
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Ellen Dauwer, SC – Religious Formation Conference Executive Director
“We look forward to welcoming Sister Ellen Dauwer, SC, as the next Executive Director of the Religious Formation Conference”
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T. McKenna – Barnabas, Patron Saint of “Visitors From Headquarters”
Barnabas was in close touch with the Spirit within and all around him.
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Vincentian Family University Presidents
Vincentian University Presidents from the US, Philippines and India met in Chicago at De Paul Univesity.
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60 Seconds with Sister Renée Rose
Renée Rose explains how joy revitalizes
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2 good 2 Toss – Vincentian recycling effort
“2 Good 2 Toss” An idea that could be adapted by other Vincentian Family institutions.
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Rejoice with the Sisters of Charity!
Miriam Teresa Demjanovich – Celebration of her first official feast day
![Untold Vincentian Stories!](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2015/05/svdp-stories-facebook.png?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Untold Vincentian Stories!
Let’s go forth and be storytellers of the Society’s friends in need and how we walk with them.
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Free food in public refrigerator – Pro? and Con?
Why not put a refrigerator on the street for the hungry and homeless to access?
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Me? A Daughter of Charity?
“You want me to be one of them?”