Society of St. Vincent de Paul

Faith and Hope in a jail cell

by John Freund, CM | December 22, 2014 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family | 0 Comments

Faith and Hope in a jail cell - Long time Vincentian Jim Paddon shares this story which he counts as one of the most powerful he has encountered. FAITH AND HOPE IN A JAIL CELL Our Ontario Regional Council`s Ozanam Education fund is a systemic change project that we...

In serving we are served – Learning from Home Visits

by John Freund, CM | December 21, 2014 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments

In serving we are served – Learning from Home Visits “…my experience with Home Visits has strengthened my faith with Christ as I am Humbled EVERY time a visit a family…”

Voice of the Poor gets heard on editorial page

by John Freund, CM | December 19, 2014 | Justice and Peace, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments

Voice of the Poor Advocacy gets heard on the Editorial Page. Sometimes we wonder whether we have to stand on our heads for what to get people to listen.

St Vincent de Paul Society calls for investment not cuts

by John Freund, CM | December 18, 2014 | Justice and Peace, Society of St. Vincent de Paul | 0 Comments

The St Vincent de Paul Society National Council of Australia says repairs to the Budget must not come at the expense of the most disadvantaged people in our community.