Sister Anthony O’Connell was known throughout the Union Army as “the Angel of the Battlefield.”
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Turning the World Upside Down – Gildea
by John Freund, CM | February 5, 2015 | Sisters of Charity, Vincentian Family | 0 Comments
Sr. Janey GIldea SC [pick of the challenge of Pope Francis,
Sisters of Charity CIncinnati combat racism
by John Freund, CM | February 1, 2015 | Sisters of Charity, Vincentian Family | 0 Comments
As we begin the celebration of Black History Month some might be interested in the work of the Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati in combatting racism.
“…standing among 20 “young nuns” “
by John Freund, CM | January 23, 2015 | Formation, Reflections, Sisters of Charity | 1 Comment
These women have risked a joyful “yes” to a road not often traveled.
Resolutions and Gifts of the New Year – E-Voc
by John Freund, CM | January 6, 2015 | Sisters of Charity | 0 Comments
Instead of resolutions for change, entering the new year can be a good time to take inventory of what is working for you at this point in your life, what you are good at, what you are learning and developing.
Snowflakes, and Vows, that wake up the world
by John Freund, CM | Feb 22, 2015 | Formation, Sisters of Charity
Although community is largely what draws me to this vocation, I did not previously understand how deeply woven it is into poverty, celibacy and obedience.
How do you Sisters do it!
by John Freund, CM | Feb 16, 2015 | Formation, Reflections, Sisters of Charity, Vincentian Family
When one looks at what dedicated women religious have done in health care, educationand in general, going to the peripheries” the question naturally arises. So just how do sisters keep writing “new chapters” in their lives?
SVDP – Vincentian Volunteers of Cincinnati (VVC)
by John Freund, CM | Mar 30, 2014 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul - Cincinnati has an exciting year of service program called Vincentian Volunteers of Cincinnati (VVC). The program empowers young adults to become community leaders who live their faith by directly serving their neighbors in A VVC...
Lent – Dig … Plant … Water … Wait
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 months of cold and dark we are...
Catholic Sisters Week – Share your favorites
by John Freund, CM | Feb 26, 2014 | Vincentian Family
The blog "In the Spirit of Charity" is celebrating the first National Catholic Sisters Week March 8-14, 2014 by putting together reflections and reasons "Why We Love Sisters." They ask you share your favorite memory of a Daughter of Charity, how they have impacted...
Sr. Alice O’Neill – Ministry in Motion
by John Freund, CM | Feb 1, 2014 | Sisters of Charity, Vincentian Family
"Ministry in Motion" - Rooted in the belief that "Every Child Can", S. Alice Ann O’Neill , Sister of Charity of Cincinnati teaches Suzuki cello lessons at the their Motherhouse each week to students between the ages of 2 and 18. The following video from the Sisters of...
Cincinnati Sisters – Black History
by John Freund, CM | Feb 1, 2014 | Sisters of Charity, Vincentian Family
In celebration of Black History Month the Office of Peace and Justice of the Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati have developed an interactive graphic using a tree to access widows with background information and links on pioneers in Black History. Wikipedia on Black...
E-Voc – Driven to distraction
by John Freund, CM | Jan 31, 2014 | Sisters of Charity
"Driven to distraction", "the Zen "monkey mind" ,"God answers knee mail" Just some of the interesting phrases in the latest issue of E-Voc, the electronic newsletter from the Vocations Team of the Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati for single women wondering what new...
E-Voc for single women
by John Freund, CM | Jan 4, 2014 | Sisters of Charity
E-Voc , the electronic newsletter from the Vocations Team of the Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati for single women wondering what new thing God is calling forth in their lives. From the lead article "Looking Back or Forward" "What were the big questions you were...