John Freund, CM
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Daughter of Charity visits Syria
Sister Françoise Petit, Daughter of Charity, member of the International Council and Spiritual Advisor for AIC, recently had the chance to visit the Daughters of Charity in Lebanon Syria. Her account of the trip appeared on the international website of the AIC. “Our...
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Bridgeport says good-bye to Daughters
During a weekend long commemoration of their 110-year history, St. Vincent’s Medical Center said goodbye to the Daughters of Charity, but not to their mission.
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Memories of a Saint – Ron Ramson CM
Not many people can say that they have met a saint. For those who have, the experience profoundly impacts their lives.
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Sisters of Charity Federation Meeting Saturday, June 7
From the website of the Sisters of Charity Federation…
Criminalizing the homeless
Criminalizing homelessness - a growing phenomenon... But not a new one. St. Vincent de Paul was well acquainted with this. It his time it was called the "Great Confinement" Noted Vincentian historian Ed Udovic writes about 17th century France ... "This war ... was a...
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Vincentian Reentry Organizing Project
The Vincentian Reentry Organizing Project anticipated Pope Francis' recent call for a "System of Justice That Fully Rehabilitates Wrongdoers" Mass Incarceration is breaking families apart, ruining communities, and leaving us unsafe. We are organizing ourselves,...
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Mary, Chosen of the Most Holy Trinity
Join the Summer Novena of Hope at the Central Shrine of the Miraculous Medal
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Trinity Sunday – Busted Halo
What, why and how do we celebrate Trinity Sunday?
Second International Videoconference for Vincentian Youth
The Second International Videoconference for Vincentian Youth will take place during the United States SVdP National Assembly! Last year, Society of St. Vincent de Paul groups from France, Ireland, Australia, Brazil, New Zealand, the Philippines, and the U.S....
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Vincent on the Trinity and Corpus Christi
Former Superior General Robert Maloney offered the following insights on Vincent on the Trinity and Corpus Christi. As we approach a "trinity" of celebrations which includes Father's Day in the USA we offer the following as the topic for reflection in the series...