Flood

Midwest Flood relief spearheaded by Vincent de Paul Society

by John Freund, CM | June 1, 2015 | Disasters and Responses, News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family | 0 Comments

“We are in survival mode,” “Everything we had floated away in a matter of minutes,” “Families have been separated,” “Every weather condition is causing another emergency,” “Please help us.”

Vincentian Family faces catastrophic floods

by John Freund, CM | April 8, 2014 | Congregation of the Mission, Daughters of Charity, Disasters and Responses, Vincentian Family | 0 Comments

The Vincentian Family lives and ministers in this area hit with catastrophic floods. According to Independent Catholic News... "At least 19 people have died and 40 are missing due after huge floods hit the Solomon Islands and in particular the capital Honiara. In one...

An SVDP perspective on Canadian floods

by John Freund, CM | August 23, 2013 | Disasters and Responses, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family | 1 Comment

Society of Saint Vincent de Paul - Disaster Relief - Southern Alberta Flood of 2013 Vincentians rally quickly to assist the families in need from this disaster started very quickly after the flood. Bishop Henry of the Diocese of Calgary involved SSVP in his committee...