John Freund, CM
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Vietnamese Vincentian website
While the vast majority of the readers of famvin.org do not read Vietnamese many of our groups work in ministries with Vietnamese people. The website of the Congregation of the Mission ministering in Vietnam may be a helpful resource.
“Brothers and Sisters, we have work to do!”
Much of Lynn L'Heureux's message this week could be a commentary on the line of Peter "Brothers and Sisters, we have work to do!" that she quotes from the new movie "The Son of God" Son of God – Saved by Jesus’ Sacrifice – Your Lenten Journey – No Greater Love Dear...
Sr. Evelyne DC speaks at Vatican conference
Sr. Evelyne Franc, the superior general of the international order of the Daughters of Charity, spoke at a weekend summit, focused on the theme "The management of the ecclesiastical goods of Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life, for the...
Thrown in jail for being poor
Unfortunately such reports are becoming more and more common. "Thrown in jail for being poor: the booming for-profit probation industry" "Many poor Americans face jail when they can’t pay steep fines for nonviolent crimes, like $1,000 for stealing a $2 beer. So...
SVDP partners with Motel 6
Did you know that the National Council of the United States SVdP has a partnership with Motel 6? This partnership allows conferences/councils to provide clients with overnight lodging at a discounted rate, while being billed directly. To learn more, or make...
Sale – Vincentian-themed art
In the Vincentian Family we are all familiar with the wonderful images depicted in the thumbnail for this post. Trinity Stores is the primary source of these images and is currently offering savings from 10 to 70% off the regular price. Be sure to explore their...
Seton Hill U. celebrates Sisters Week
SETON HILL U. CELEBRATES SISTERS OF CHARITY OF SETON HILL DURING FIRST NATIONAL CATHOLIC SISTERS WEEK The Seton Hill University community celebrates the legacy and work of the Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill, and all Catholic Sisters, during the inaugural National...
End Homlessness one step at a time
Depaul USA Walkabout 2014 Saturday, April 12, 2014 at 9:00 AM Help End Homelessness One Step at a Time The Depaul USA Walkabout is a 5k run/ 2k walk to raise funds for Depaul USA and help end homelessness one step at a time. Join us and change the lives of...
SisterStory: Because I Met A Sister
St. Catherine University, in conjunction with the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, is launching National Catholic Sisters Week (NCSW) as part of National Women's History Month. The celebratory week is intended to shine a spotlight on the good works and good will of...
Saturday Study Hall – “Change your way of thinking”
"Change your way of thinking!" I was really struck the first time I realized that the root meaning of "metanoia" or "repent" was "change your way of thinking". Since then every Lent I try to look at what needs to change in my way of thinking about what God is asking...