What did Louise pray for? Who do we pray for? What does this say about us?
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!
As need grows, so does Vincentians’ response and faith
Want to do more than write a check to help the poor in your community? Consider becoming a member of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. So writes Tom Dermody of the Catholic Post in Peoria. Your parish doesn’t have a St. Vincent de Paul group? Consider forming one....
Leavenworth Sisters seek Campus Minister
The University of Saint Mary is a Roman Catholic university sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth. The Campus Minister is responsible for facilitating opportunities for the faith development of all students at the University of Saint Mary while providing...
Journey with Louise from turmoil to Pentecost
Perhaps you have been there. In 1623, Louise de Marillac (Mademoiselle LeGras) was in a state of inner turmoil. She deeply desired to serve God and her neighbor more fully, but could not see clearly where God was leading her. As she prayed during Mass on Pentecost,...
Vincentian Lay Missionaries “Say little, do much” (Vincent)
""Say little, do much" With these word the Vincentian Lay Missionaries mark their new website. Vincentian Lay Missionaries are men and women who commit to serving the poor in Kenya or Ethiopia for 4-6 weeks.They work with the Daughters of Charity in both countries to...
What’s a Mini-Vinnie?
The Vincent dePaul Society of England and Wales responds 'Mini Vinnies' are children aged between 7 to 11 (or younger) who, with the permission of their parents and the support of their Schools, are encouraged to embark on their first steps as possible 'Vincentians...
Vincentian Pilgrimage to grave of Daughter of Charity
Over 500 pilgrims travelled from different corners of Ukraine to the grave of Blessed Sister Marta Wiecka, DC. The 5th pilgrimage of the Vincentian Family to Sniatyn, took place on May 10-11, 2014marking the five years since she was beatified. On Saturday...
Sister of Charity at ends of the earth
In her "retirement" a Sister of Charity serves on the shores of the Arctic Ocean and continues a life of pioneering in ministry. High in the western Canadian Arctic, Sister Fay Trombley has been a pastoral leader among Inuvialuit indigenous people since November...
Go Out To All The World
Just as the members of the early Church were called to bring 'The Way' to all peoples of the day, so are we called to bring Christ into our world today. This pre-Pentecost theme will be the last submission of the series of reflections on The Gospel Of Joy that ran...
Vincent’s handwritten letters as you have never seen them
DePaul University offers a different kind of experience of Vincent through his letters.
