Vincentian Family
The Looming Debt Crisis
by Teresa Kotturan, SCN | May 31, 2018 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 0 Comments
People’s University Highlights Dignity of Persons Affected by Homelessness
by Margaret O'Dwyer | May 24, 2018 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 0 Comments
Forgotten Truths about Confirmation and St. Vincent
by John Freund, CM | May 18, 2018 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family | 1 Comment
Have you forgotten the names of the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit… and some truths about how St. Vincent lived then in mission? Let’s look at the prayer “Come Holy Spirit in that light.”
Plastic – A Day of Trying to Break Dependence
by Margaret O'Dwyer | May 17, 2018 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N. | 3 Comments
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XV National Meeting of the Vincentian Family in Brazil Begins
by Thiago Tibúrcio | Jun 21, 2019 | News, Vincentian Family
Systemic Change, Collaborative Action, Projects for the Homeless and the Vocational Culture are some of the topics being discussed in the National Meeting.
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Navigating the Realities of the Business World
by John Freund, CM | Jun 21, 2019 | Formation, Reflections, Vincentian Family
Many ministries face a challenge navigating the realities of the business world, often described as “the real world.” Vincent knew those challenges well… and was a genius in facing these challenges.
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Vincentian Family at the United Nations – Grass-Roots Survey
by Edmund Keane, SSVP | Jun 20, 2019 | News, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
As part of The Grass-Roots Committee, we are assessing how grassroots people view inequalities in their particular country or area.
10/23 SVdP on Eternal Word Television Network
by John Freund, CM | Oct 18, 2014 | Vincentian Family
On Thursday, Oct. 23, SVdP National President Sheila Gilbert, National CEO Dave Barringer and International President Michael Thio will be guests on EWTN’s new Thursday afternoon live show, “At Home with Jim & Joy,” hosted by Jim and Joy Pinto.
Vincent and Stephen R. Covey: From Time Management to Self Management
by John Freund, CM | Oct 17, 2014 | Vincentian Family
Covey once offered in a lecture three questions for the servant-leader who hopes to mentor and empower others: “What are your goals?” “How can I help?”
“How is it going?” – Vincent’s Steps to Effective Leadership
Sisters of Charity (Nazareth) move in new ministries in health
by John Freund, CM | Oct 17, 2014 | Sisters of Charity, Vincentian Family
Called to be a new way of being and ministering, SCNs in health ministry moves into primary health care. Twenty-five Sisters were present for the meeting at Nazareth Convent, Mokama, on Oct. 12, 2014.
“What is your Church doing now?” Frederic Ozanam’s response
by John Freund, CM | Oct 17, 2014 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Systemic change, Vincentian Family
“What is your Church doing now for those who are poor?” Frederic Ozanam and the Society of St. Vincent dePaul has been answering that question for almost 200 years.
Were you there when the first spade of earth turned?
by John Freund, CM | Oct 16, 2014 | Vincentian Family
“We Saw The First Spade of Earth Turned” – virtual tour of historic St. Joseph’s Provincial House. (Locals dubbed the large, new building “the Seton Hilton.”
Superior General visits Baltimore LCUSA, Assembly photos online
by John Freund, CM | Oct 15, 2014 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, Vincentian Family
Fr. Gregory Gay Visits Ladies of Charity in Baltimore; Photos from LCUSA 2014 National Assembly Now Posted
Pope canonizes a “working mom”, missionary
by John Freund, CM | Oct 14, 2014 | Vincentian Family
Wikipedia tells the story of St.Marie of the Incarnation – a story that echoes both Louise de Marillac and Elizabeth Seton.
Vincentian approach Evangelization
by John Freund, CM | Oct 14, 2014 | Evangelization, Vincentian Family
“It was clear to Vincent de Paul (just as it is clear to us) that it is useless to tell people that they are children of God and that Christ died for them if those people are dying of hunger, if society continues to heap scorn upon them, and if dogs are treated better than people who are poor. Again, we must understand that the process of evangelization demands action as well as words.”
National SVDP President visits “Mini Vinnies”
by John Freund, CM | Oct 13, 2014 | Vincentian Family
Sheila Gilbert visited the Mini Vinnies group at Sacred Heart School in Mt. Holly, NJ. She asked the 40 members of the Sacred Heart Conference “What does belonging to the Mini Vinnies mean to you?”