Frédéric’s E-Gazette
Doing good behind the scenes
by John Freund, CM | April 16, 2016 | Formation, Reflections | 1 Comment
What happened to the issue of poverty?
by Elizabeth Astridge | March 22, 2016 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
Organizations pulled in various directions
by John Freund, CM | January 22, 2016 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
On behalf of… thank you!
by John Freund, CM | November 25, 2015 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
What happened to the issue of poverty?
by Elizabeth Astridge | Mar 22, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
What happened to the issue of poverty? Like a set of misplaced keys, I know it was there a minute ago but now I can’t...
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Organizations pulled in various directions
by John Freund, CM | Jan 22, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
Are there any of us not pulled in different directions? In his weekly letter to the members of the Vincent de Paul...
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On behalf of… thank you!
by John Freund, CM | Nov 25, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
On behalf of... thank you! David W. Barringer, CEO of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, writes in his weekly...
Ozanam and student revolts
by John Freund, CM | Nov 20, 2015 | Formation, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Ozanam and student revolts
Driven to distraction
by John Freund, CM | Nov 13, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
In his weekly Servant Leader in the Frédéric's E-Gazette November 12, 2015 SVDP CEO reflects on drivers driven to distraction, our spirituality and our mission. He writes... On three separate occasions last week my car was nearly hit by someone running a red light or...
Asking important questions
by John Freund, CM | Oct 31, 2015 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change
In his weekly column to the members of the Vincent de Paul Society, CEO Dave Barringer has a habit of asking important questions. This week is no exception. The question he asks is something that all branches on the Vincentian Family can ask. Do we sometimes not...
Vincentians are like punters
by John Freund, CM | Oct 22, 2015 | Formation, Reflections
Vincentians are like punters says David Barringer, CEO of the Society of St. Vincent dePaul. In his weekly column Your Servant Leader October 22, 2015 he compares Vincentians to punters. My son is a college football player. Well, sort of. He is on a college team but...
Mental illness and the role of the Vincentians
by John Freund, CM | Oct 9, 2015 | Formation, News, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
St. Vincent de Paul Society CEO David Barringer speaks out on mental illness and the role of the Vincentians.... "Mental illness is not a blanket excuse for criminal acts, or for that matter homelessness or unemployment. But it is a factor for some and we can’t ignore...
The Vincent dePaul Society can be proud of its contributions
by John Freund, CM | Sep 3, 2015 | Formation, News, Reflections
David W. Barringer, CEO of the St. Vincent dePaul Society presents some very encouraging figures in his recap of the recent annual meeting in Rhode Island. Dear Reader, Among several very special guests at last week’s National Assembly in Providence, the Secretary...
How to enlarge the circle of solidarity and draw attention to human needs
by John Freund, CM | Jul 30, 2015 | Formation, News, Reflections
Is a publicity campaign the way Vincent would do things?
Telling our stories – Good news and bad news
by John Freund, CM | Jun 19, 2015 | Formation, News, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Dave Barringer, CEO of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul offers some insights into the importance of telling our stories. As we learn in our culture change seminars (hint:sign up for this pre-conference day at National Assembly!) our beliefs are shaped in large part...
You shop… Amazon gives to the Vincentian Family
by John Freund, CM | May 21, 2015 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, News
You shop… Amazon gives to the Vincentian Family