Every family has stories to tell. The Vincentian Family is no exception. And Slide Share is one of the ways the Vincentian Family tells its stories.
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!
Rolheiser, Vincent and being used by the poor
Fr. Ronald Rolheiser reflects why we need to be forgiven by the poor and “compassion fatigue” in this piece found on his website.
Daughter of Charity reports from UN
Sister Monique Javouhey, representing the Company of the Daughters of Charity at the United Nations, shares the news below from the UN in Geneva: [UN – NGO] for the 25th anniversary of the Convention on the Rights of the Child, the International Catholic Child Bureau...
Homilies of Oscar Romero
Recent days have noted increasing expectations for the advancement of the cause for the canonization of Archbishop Oscar Romero. The Romero Trust is responsible for making available thewritings that will be used in reviewing his cause as he moves toward canonization....
Making time for what you believe in
In "Making Time", Mike Clark, the Executive Director of the Germantown Systemic Change Initiative, reflects on his personal experiences in making time for a project to which he is deeply committed. He writes "I leave conferences organized by the Vincentian Family so...
Everyone is a missionary – Richard McCullen CM
This reflection from the writings of a former Superior General Richard McCullen CM certainly fit in with the thoughts of Pope Francis. An address to young people at a gathering in Benagalbon, Spain, on 23 July 1990. Excerpted from Deep Down Things: Selected writings...
“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...
