by John Freund, CM | May 17, 2014 | Justice and Peace
Cathlolics Confront Global Poverty writes… “In a powerful witness of solidarity, Pope Francis celebrated mass last July on the island of Lampedusa off the coast of Italy, a port of entry for many migrants escaping hardship in the Middle East and Africa. In...
by John Freund, CM | May 17, 2014 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, Vincentian Family
More than 650 AIC volunteers and members of the Vincentian Family have signed up for the AIC Diploma, a distance learning program developed by the AIC Regional Coordination team in Latin America and which should spread to other continents in time. The AIC diploma...
by John Freund, CM | May 16, 2014 | Formation
What did Louise pray for? Who do we pray for? What does this say about us?
by John Freund, CM | May 16, 2014 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
Want to do more than write a check to help the poor in your community? Consider becoming a member of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. So writes Tom Dermody of the Catholic Post in Peoria. Your parish doesn’t have a St. Vincent de Paul group? Consider forming one....
by John Freund, CM | May 16, 2014 | Sisters of Charity, Vincentian Family
The University of Saint Mary is a Roman Catholic university sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth. The Campus Minister is responsible for facilitating opportunities for the faith development of all students at the University of Saint Mary while providing...
by John Freund, CM | May 16, 2014 | Vincentian Family
Perhaps you have been there. In 1623, Louise de Marillac (Mademoiselle LeGras) was in a state of inner turmoil. She deeply desired to serve God and her neighbor more fully, but could not see clearly where God was leading her. As she prayed during Mass on Pentecost,...
by John Freund, CM | May 15, 2014 | Vincentian Family, Vincentian Lay Missionaries
“”Say little, do much” With these word the Vincentian Lay Missionaries mark their new website. Vincentian Lay Missionaries are men and women who commit to serving the poor in Kenya or Ethiopia for 4-6 weeks.They work with the Daughters of Charity in...
by John Freund, CM | May 15, 2014 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
The Vincent dePaul Society of England and Wales responds ‘Mini Vinnies’ are children aged between 7 to 11 (or younger) who, with the permission of their parents and the support of their Schools, are encouraged to embark on their first steps as possible...
by Ross Dizon | May 15, 2014 | Formation, Reflections
Fifth Sunday of Easter (A), May 18, 2014 – Acts 6, 1-7; 1 Pt 2, 4-9; Jn 14, 1-12 To offer spiritual sacrifices (1 Pt 2, 5) The supper Jesus has eagerly desired to eat with his own before his passion is a pledge of fellowship there where Master and disciples will share...
by John Freund, CM | May 14, 2014 | Daughters of Charity, Vincentian Family
Over 500 pilgrims travelled from different corners of Ukraine to the grave of Blessed Sister Marta Wiecka, DC. The 5th pilgrimage of the Vincentian Family to Sniatyn, took place on May 10-11, 2014marking the five years since she was beatified. On Saturday...