by John Freund, CM | Jan 28, 2014 | Vincentian Family
Lack of age-appropriate emergency shelter leaving vulnerable young homeless people at risk says DePaul UK. Responding to Homeless Link’s latest report, “Young and Homeless 2013”, which revealed a lack of youth-specific emergency accommodation, Martin...
by John Freund, CM | Jan 28, 2014 | Vincentian Family, Vincentian Marian Youth
The National Vincentian Marian Youth Office seeks a National Director who is an active Catholic who understands and practices Vincentian spirituality. Essential qualifications include solid, Catholic theological background, proven leadership skills, effective...
by John Freund, CM | Jan 27, 2014 | Pope
The Huffington Post tells the story of the impact of the Pope’s visit to Tor Sapienza, one of the Rome’s roughest neighborhoods. Fifteen Italian families live in the deconsecrated church where the parish was previously located — they occupied the...
by John Freund, CM | Jan 27, 2014 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Lynn L’Heureux offers her weekly reflection – You are the One! – Feast on the Word! – Our Living Heaven – Are You Ready? You are the One! You are chosen, not by society’s standards, but by God’s. Read 1 Samuel 16: 1-13 and Mark 2: 23-28. “I have...
by John Freund, CM | Jan 26, 2014 | Daughters of Charity
“Search and Serve”, “Come and See”, “Nun Run, “Sunday with Sisters”, and even an “Online Lenten Retreat” – Take your pick of these events being held around the country. each of them offers an opportunity to...
by John Freund, CM | Jan 26, 2014 | Daughters of Charity, Vincentian Family
Embargo date 1/27/2014 Fr. Bernard Schoepfer, C.M. Appointed New Director General of Daughters of Charity. Fr. G. Gregory Gay, C.M. Superior General of the Congregation of the Mission and the Daughters of Charity, announced that he has appointed Fr. Bernard...
by John Freund, CM | Jan 25, 2014 | Justice and Peace
An International, annual novena for those in and affected by the sex industry. Nine days of private or public prayer for a specific intention. Day 1 (17th of March): For porn stars. Heavenly Father, we offer you our brothers and sister acting in the porn industry....
by John Freund, CM | Jan 25, 2014 | News, Vincentian Family
Mashable.com writes… “If the most important parts to your Super Bowl festivities include the half-time show, commercials and finger foods, you may want a little football refresher so you can enjoy the game to the fullest extent. Luckily, we now have an...
by John Freund, CM | Jan 25, 2014 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
Bill Nye, the Science Guy, addresses myths about poverty, health, and foreign aid. Read more about what Bill and Melinda Gates see as myths that block progress for the...
by John Freund, CM | Jan 24, 2014 | Congregation of the Mission, Formation
Jan. 25, 1617 marks the foundation of the Congregation of the Mission when Vincent preached the famous sermon at Folleville. It was not formally set up until January 25, 1625. Initial impetus for foundation – Sermon at Folleville Foundation Day Vincentian...