by Tomasz Zieliński | Mar 7, 2014 | Announcements, News, Vincentian Family
The official dates of 2016 World Youth Day in Krakow, Poland were announced today, March 7, during the press conference of Cardinal Stanislaw Dziwisz, Archbishop of Krakow and Bishop Damian Muskus OFM, head of the organization committee. Main events of WYD will start...
by John Freund, CM | Mar 7, 2014 | Daughters of Charity, Vincentian Family
Pope Francis has asked the treasurers of the thousands of Catholic religious orders around the world to meet in Rome this weekend to discuss how they can use their orders’ financial assets “for the service of humanity.” reports the NCR. Sr. Evelyne...
by John Freund, CM | Mar 6, 2014 | Vincentian Family
Vincentians’ Way of the CrossLent 2014 In addition to these most recent resources developed by VinFormation, perhaps you will find inspiration from these previous Vincentian resources… Vincentians’ Way of the Cross Stations of the Cross from Vincentian Lay...
by John Freund, CM | Mar 6, 2014 | Vincentian Family
HerKentucky writes in celebration of Kentucky women during Women’s History Month… ” You may guess that Spalding University is named after Catherine Spalding, but did you know just how influential Spalding was over the care and education women and...
by John Freund, CM | Mar 6, 2014 | Vincentian Family
Vincentian Heritage journal expands reach with new digital format The official journal of DePaul University’s Vincentian Studies Institute, Vincentian Heritage, will change to a digital format beginning with its newest edition, volume 32, on March 6. The biannual...
by John Freund, CM | Mar 5, 2014 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity
The March formation presentation from the AIC for use by members of the Ladies of Charity seems especially apt as we begin Lent… and not only for the Ladies of Charity but all followers of Vincent and Louise. REFLECTION FOR MARCH: Vincentian Charism: An...
by John Freund, CM | Mar 5, 2014 | Vincentian Family
“Lent is also a time of confrontation, as we come face to face with the poverty in ourselves.” G. Gregory Gay, CM Superior General Congregation of the Mission. Lent is a time to grow in our understanding and commitment Christ. Perhaps that is why I was...
by John Freund, CM | Mar 5, 2014 | Formation
Looking for a quick way to explain Ash Wednesday to your friends? Look no further than Busted Halo’s® two-minute video that describes the day which begins the season of Lent, and why Catholics and many Christians receive ashes on their foreheads. First released for...
by John Freund, CM | Mar 4, 2014 | Sisters of Charity
Wondering what new thing God is calling forth in your life?. In the March issue of E-voc S. Janet Gildea reflects… “Dig … Plant … Water … Wait” The season of Lent is well-situated in the calendar for a time of metanoia. After...
by John Freund, CM | Mar 4, 2014 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
Their wedding feast was an extension of their everyday, missional lives—a celebration with the least of these on His behalf. Amanda simply explained, “We want God to be glorified.” Plastic wrappers and other pieces of litter rolled like tumbleweed across the empty...
