A Vincentian priest who has served both in Africa and South America describes Vincentian Lay Missionaires as “High energy, high impact” people.
John Freund, CM
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John Freund is a Vincentian priest with a passion for promoting collaboration among the many people inspired by Saints Vincent de Paul and Louise de Marillac and who welcomes your engagement. Share your ideas and experiences!
Pope pleads for peace
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P. Jorge Luis Rodríguez B, C.M. of the Vincentian Family Office in Rome makes this plea on behalf of the Valparaiso Victims in Chile
Providence and Vincentian Lay Missionaries
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Pope Francis’ ten keys to happiness
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Embracing (Systemic) Change – Tyranny of the moment
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What would St. Vincent de Paul do?
What would St. Vincent de Paul do? DePaulia, the student publication of DePaul University, offered students impressions in the following article DePaul's Vincentian Service day is just around the corner. Soon hundred of students, alumni, faculty and staff will come...
SVDP Disaster Fund needs help
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Growing in Charity – An intergenerational exchange
“Growing in Charity at St. Vincent’s Primary School” is a delightful intergenerational exchange between children ages 9-10 and some Daughters of Charity who continue the work of St. Vincent today.
Share “The Journey” with Sisters of Charity of Nazareth
Share the journey with the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth in their growing SCN ministry to the Mayan people in the Toledo District of Belize. The newest issue of The Journey is available now online http://www.scnfamily.org/journey
