John Freund, CM
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What sicknesses did St. Vincent suffer in old age?
St. Vincent lived 30 years beyond the median age of his contemporaries. Given that fact, one might presume that he had a rather robust constitution, even though we know from his own statements that he suffered from a variety of illnesses.
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60 Seconds with Mary Lou Stubbs, DC
Sister Mary Louise Stubbs, D.C offers insights to how the Daughters of Charity Serve
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New chapter in Vincentian Dictionary – men want all responsibility
The current chapter covers the period from 1650-1654.
![Growing Criminalization of Poverty](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2015/02/end-poverty-symbol-200x200.png?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
Growing Criminalization of Poverty
This report provides a new understanding of the growing ways in which those in poverty are disproportionately targeted, marginalized, and prosecuted.
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Vincentian Consecrated Life sight and sound
Prayerful sight and sound reflections on Vincentian Consecrated Life
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Family Profiles – The Marthas
We are the Sisters of St. Martha of Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada. Wherever we are present, living and serving among people, we are known as The Marthas.
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Happy Birthday to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (April 23, 1833)
Happy Birthday to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (April 23, 1833) For resources related to the Society, visit VinFormation’s collection “Resources tagged: Society of St. Vincent de Paul”. The collection includes video, presentations, prayers, and more. Today is also Frederic Ozanam’s birthday. He was 20 years old when he helped found the Society. For resources related to Frederic Ozanam, visit “Resources tagged: Bl. Frederic Ozanam”.
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“’Over There’: Daughters of Charity’s Service in the First World War”
“’Over There’: Daughters of Charity’s Service in the First World War”
![How the Vincent dePaul Society prays](https://b704496.smushcdn.com/704496/en/files/2014/07/featured-image-generic-svdp1.jpg?lossy=2&strip=1&webp=1)
How the Vincent dePaul Society prays
How the Vincent dePaul Society prays
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Breaking out of poverty with the Vincent de Paul Society
Breaking out of poverty with the Vincent de Paul Society