John Freund, CM

Vincentian Family Collaboration Commission meeting in Rio de Janeiro – Brazil

by John Freund, CM | Dec 19, 2014 | Vincentian Family

VFCC Meeting Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 11- 14 Dec. 2014 The Vincentian Family Collaboration Commission held its regular winter meeting in Rio de Janeiro

Voice of the Poor gets heard on editorial page

by John Freund, CM | Dec 19, 2014 | Justice and Peace, Society of St. Vincent de Paul

Voice of the Poor Advocacy gets heard on the Editorial Page. Sometimes we wonder whether we have to stand on our heads for what to get people to listen.

Pope Gives 400 Sleeping Bags to Rome’s Homeless

by John Freund, CM | Dec 19, 2014 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Vincentian Family

Pope Gives 400 Sleeping Bags to Rome’s Homeless – Most people celebrate their birthdays by receiving gifts, but Pope Francis did the opposite.

St Vincent de Paul Society calls for investment not cuts

by John Freund, CM | Dec 18, 2014 | Justice and Peace, Society of St. Vincent de Paul

The St Vincent de Paul Society National Council of Australia says repairs to the Budget must not come at the expense of the most disadvantaged people in our community.

Ascension names Rev. Dennis Holtschneider chair of board of directors

by John Freund, CM | Dec 18, 2014 | Vincentian Family

Ascension Health names Rev. Dennis Holtschneider, president of DePaul University, chair of board of directors

Would Jesus Pick A Bar Stool Over A Church Pew?

by John Freund, CM | Dec 18, 2014 | Uncategorized

Would Jesus Pick A Bar Stool Over A Church Pew? We have all heard the statement that bartenders hear more confessions…

Junior Ladies of Charity make Marian pilgrimage

by John Freund, CM | Dec 17, 2014 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, Vincentian Family

Junior Ladies of Charity make pilgrimage to Miraculous Medal Shrine – St. John’s Prep Junior Ladies of Charity recently sponsored its annual pilgrimage to the Miraculous Medal Shrine in Germantown, Philadelphia.

Sister of Charity sociologist on Apostolic Visitation Report

by John Freund, CM | Dec 17, 2014 | Sisters of Charity, Vincentian Family

Sister of Charity sociologist on Apostolic Visitation Report – Patricia Wittberg, S.C. (Cincinnati) , is professor of sociology at Indiana University who points out that the report challenges preconceptions about three groups but does not address the most serious challenge to religious life.