Sandy

“Nuns Build” for Sandy victims

by John Freund, CM | February 12, 2014 | Disasters and Responses, News, Vincentian Family | 0 Comments

Catholic Sisters from across the country, along with their friends and families are coming to Rockaway, NY for Nun’s Build to rebuild the homes and lives of Sandy survivors. "NUNS BUILD" October 13-18, 2014. On-site skilled site supervisors will teach volunteers how...

SVDP Sandy relief Staten Island

by John Freund, CM | January 18, 2013 | Disasters and Responses, Vincentian Family | 0 Comments

"The SVdP was a first responder in the wake of this tragedy on Staten Island, N.Y., on site even before FEMA or the Red Cross were on the scene" writes Roger Playwin, Chief Executive Officer SVDPUSA. He continues... Some 30 to 50 Vincentians, representing about 12...

Hurricane Sandy – Disaster, injustice or both

by John Freund, CM | January 5, 2013 | Vincentian Family | 0 Comments

It is a distinction all to familiar for memebers of the Vincentian Family who are often first responders in major disasters. Megan Clark, Moral Theology Professor at St. John's University unpacks what is often felt but not articulated. He own experience of the...