Does social media lead to polarization? According to a study from the respected Pew Foundation with the title Social Media and the ‘Spiral of Silence’ it does seem to reinforce it.

by John Freund, CM | October 26, 2018 | Formation, Reflections, Social Media, Technology: Issues and Uses | 0 Comments
I must admit “Finding Charity in Art: The Challenge of the Vincentian Festival” surprised me into prayer! “
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | May 15, 2018 | Social, Technology: Issues and Uses | 0 Comments
Video not only adds value to everyday organizational communication, it personalizes internal communications in a way that can have a big impact on our Vincentian “corporate” culture.
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | April 15, 2018 | Formation, Technology: Issues and Uses | 3 Comments
Vincentians of every branch are often shy, or at least trying to be humble. Humility is a great goal. Not advocating isn’t humility. Here’s how Daughter of Charity Julie Kubasak is trying to advocate.
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | March 20, 2018 | Formation, Social Media, Technology: Issues and Uses | 0 Comments
Keeping track of these metrics doesn’t have to be so daunting when you have the right tools on deck. By knowing what people are saying about your organization’s content and responding in a timely manner, you ultimately set yourself up to grow your social presence faster.
by John Freund, CM | Sep 10, 2014 | Technology: Issues and Uses
Does social media lead to polarization? According to a study from the respected Pew Foundation with the title Social Media and the ‘Spiral of Silence’ it does seem to reinforce it.
by John Freund, CM | Jun 21, 2014 | Technology: Issues and Uses
Moving the digital frontier from diatribe to dialog (Excerpt from Archbishop Kurtz's keynote address to the annual...
by John Freund, CM | May 25, 2014 | Technology: Issues and Uses, Vincentian Family
How is Vatican Radio using technology – especially new media technology – to bring the voice of the Pope to all...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 30, 2012 | Technology: Issues and Uses
The Vatican has released its theme for the 47th World Communications Day: “Social Networks: Portals of Truth and Faith; New Spaces for Evangelization. The Church recognizes that the world of digital communication is a major tool for evangelization, especially since it...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 28, 2012 | Technology: Issues and Uses
Confused by social media? Vincentians in Partnership has run a very successful series of training programs in social media. They are now making these materials available online. Twitter: Guide to setting up a Twitter account (PDF) Twitter guide to the jargon (PDF)...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 24, 2012 | Evangelization, Technology: Issues and Uses
Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Pinterest have become the equivalent of the town square. "That's where the public conversation is happening now," said David L. Hansen, pastor of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church Prairie Hill in Brenham, Texas. "The place where...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 13, 2012 | Technology: Issues and Uses
The New Media Project presents an article Facebook and the elderly in the church in which Robert Saler, guest blogger writes... "My two years spent serving a wonderful, small congregation in Gary, IN, were instructive in a number of ways. The entire situation was rife...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 11, 2012 | Evangelization, Technology: Issues and Uses
Social media can reduce activism to a fad-- something that we take part in because a particular Twitter hashtag is trending, a video has become viral, or a Facebook Cause has become popular. It can ignore the hard work that has been taking place over decades and...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 31, 2012 | Technology: Issues and Uses
Churches may be easy targets for data theft. In a recent Church Executive article, author David A. Jones noted, "Frugal budgeting and limited resources in technological intelligence inherent with religious organizations often lead to weak security controls. The risk...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 17, 2012 | Technology: Issues and Uses
The Mobile Moment is Only Months Away - Preparing For the Biggest Number Ever - Yes That Day Is Near: When One Tech Passes Human Population In Size The ultimate number in technology is upon us. Within months, literally, only months now, we will reach the point in time...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 15, 2012 | Technology: Issues and Uses
Sister Mary Ann Walsh of the USCC looks at some signs of the times regarding Catholics and social media and provides useful links of interest to Catholics. A recent sign of technology in church was a man watching the Olympics on his Smartphone. He may be...
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Aug 9, 2012 | Missions inter gentes, Social Media, Technology: Issues and Uses
So, here I am, on the Bolivian Altiplano, serving in a Vincentian International mission. I'm on Facebook and I write a blog. We don't have cable. We don't have 4G or 3G connections. We have very slow 2G, like most of the rural developing world. In countries like...