John Freund, CM
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“The poor are Christ” – Reflections of a parish priest
Thanks to Astor Rodriquez for spotting this gem by Father Len Stoviak about the "preferential option for the poor", Vincent and the work of the Vincent de Paul Society in his parish. The poor are Christ Today's feast of Saint Vincent de Paul reminds us of our need...
The gift of uncertainty – Tim Williams CM
Uncertainty in a postmodern society - reflection by Fr. Tim Williams, Director of the Daughters of Charity in Australia THE GIFT OF UNCERTAINTY Uncertainty a gift ? How could that be ? Do we really want to live in a world of uncertainty ? Well, perhaps we have no...
Quebec SVDP President honored
Claude St-Jean, A Builder Recipient of the Lieutenant Governor's Medal, Quebec Beginning in 2001 as a simple volunteer at the St. Vincent de Paul Society, Claude St-Jean, as he himself says, "rose through the ranks" to become president of his regional council, which...
SCN – Meeting of East and West
Susan Gatz, Sisters of Charity of Nazareth president, sits in the middle with six SCN pre-novices during the Bangalore Province Assembly in Chandapura, India. The Sisters of Charity of Nazareth are active in ministry in five countries. The Motherhouse is located in...
CHUSA pays tribute to Daughters of Charity
"There have been many tears, and much sadness," Sr. Brewer, vice chair of the board of trustees of the Seton Healthcare Family in Austin, said. "There have also been some fears: What is going to happen? What will we do without the Daughters? Will Seton remain...
An Irish Vincentian and Jackie Kennedy
Who was this Vincentian priest … and how did Jackie come to place so much trust in him?
Trafficking and a Pentecost Novena
Pentecost Novena and Trafficking - Raise your awareness as you journey in prayer with victims and advocates in countries around the world to stop human trafficking. Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6 Day 7 Day 8 Day 9
Vinnie and Louise – Saints as presented by Busted Halo
Saints of Our Lives is Team Busted Halo acting out the lives of the saints in soap opera fashion for your educational and entertainment pleasure. In our first episode of Saints of Our Lives, we dramatize the lives ofSt. Vincent De Paul and Louise De Marillac. Listen ...
Timely idea for educational institutions – college garage sale
Donate dorm furnishings at the end of the year. Here is a link to 5 ways to help others rather than throwing out dorm furnishing. Niagara University has its own version of an educational garage sale.. 2 Good 2 Toss. initiative raised nearly $1,500 last year. All...
Bishop’s to push immigration reform 5/29
Cathlolics Confront Global Poverty writes... "In a powerful witness of solidarity, Pope Francis celebrated mass last July on the island of Lampedusa off the coast of Italy, a port of entry for many migrants escaping hardship in the Middle East and Africa. In his...