Articles for Vincentians

A Challenge is in the Air

by John Freund, CM | April 28, 2021 | Formation, Reflections, Systemic change | 1 Comment

Think about the hot button issues of the day: Police reform, Climate change, Poverty, Homelessness, Election reform, Systemic racism, #metoo… Tou name it. People are calling for more than just quick but temporary fixes. People are calling for systemic reform.

Vincentians – Celebrating and Challenging

by Fr. Michael Carroll, CM | December 17, 2020 | Formation, Homelessness, Reflections | 0 Comments

Let’s remember what we learned during COVID-19, especially how we managed to maintain our personal relationship with those who, in addition to the daily challenges of living in poverty, must now weather the effects of the pandemic.

Vincentians as Storytellers

by John Freund, CM | January 22, 2020 | Formation, Justice and Peace, Reflections, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Systemic change | 1 Comment

Vincentians can be the storytellers to policy makers and others who may never “see” poverty in all of its forms.

Culture of encounter and Vincentians

by John Freund, CM | September 24, 2015 | Formation, News | 0 Comments

Culture of encounter and Vincentians - In his address to the Bishops of the United States Pope Francis said "we are promoters of the culture of encounter. We are living sacraments of the embrace between God’s riches and our poverty. We are witnesses of the abasement...

Free food in public refrigerator – Pro? and Con?

by John Freund, CM | May 7, 2015 | News

Why not put a refrigerator on the street for the hungry and homeless to access?

Vincentian – There but for the grace of God…

by John Freund, CM | Jan 20, 2015 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family

I realized that the poor and those in need did not bring it on themselves in most cases, as people accuse them of. I also realized: “There but for the grace of God go I.”

Who are Vincentians?

by John Freund, CM | Jan 15, 2015 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family

“As a Vincentian, I am privileged to be called to serve those in poverty, inspired by the spirit of St. Vincent. ” So, who are the Vincentians? What are their characteristics?

Scenes from “Dialogue with Islam”

by John Freund, CM | Jan 29, 2013 | Vincentian Family

Over sixty Vincentians from 37 countries journeyed to Pohsarang in Indonesia to join the Catholics in celebration of Sunday Eucharist. Yakobis Surabaya presents a musical interlude capturing scenes from the symposium of interreligious dialogue with Islam in Pacet,...

Depaul USA exploring opportunities in St. Louis

by John Freund, CM | Jul 2, 2012 | Vincentian Family

Rev. Perry Henry, C.M. has invited Depaul USA to lead a working group that will explore uses for the apartment building at 2912 Arsenal Street in St. Louis. The Arsenal Street building contains 12 one-bedroom apartments that served as the Congregation of the Mission's...

Vincentians carry the Olympic Torch

by John Freund, CM | Jun 29, 2012 | Vincentian Family

Vincentians in Partnership are very proud that a number of Vincentians were chosen to carry the Olympic Torch due to their inspirational stories of personal achievement and contribution to the local community. Pictured is: Ted Haughey who manages Depaul UK’s Simonside...

SVDP Young Vincentians – Facebook and webpage

by John Freund, CM | Jun 14, 2012 | Vincentian Family

SVDP Young Vincentians have their own Facebook page. If you can not access their Facebook page visit them at their website and download their Newsletters to learn more about them. CLick on the graphic to enlarge.

Vincentians offer Social Media Training, Tax Justice bus Tour

by John Freund, CM | Jun 3, 2012 | Vincentian Family

The newsletter of Vincentians in Partnership (VIP) based in Great Britain reports on two interesting initiatives. One is geared to Social media training while the other focuses on consciousness raising. 1. Social media has massive potential for charities - are you...

An anthem for the Vincentian Family???

by John Freund, CM | Aug 17, 2011 | Systemic change

This YouTube video of Josh Wilson is making the rounds on Facebook and when I listened to it I thought “what a song for Vincentians to live.”

"Non-virtual" premiere of DePaul's first "virtual" exhibition

by John Freund, CM | Mar 16, 2011 | Congregation of the Mission, Vincentian Family

Vincentians in France are known as "Lazarists" since St. Lazare played such an important part in its early history. After its confiscation by the revolutionary government, Saint-Lazare began another long chapter in its history serving as a women's prison until...

Church historian’s perspective on Vincentian Education

by John Freund, CM | Jan 25, 2011 | Vincentian Family

“Integrating the Love of God and Neighbor”: The Vincentians and American Higher Education A Catholic Church Historian muses, "Today the two largest Catholic universities in the United States are St. John’s, founded in Brooklyn in 1870, and DePaul, founded in Chicago...

Church historian's perspective on Vincentian Education

by John Freund, CM | Jan 25, 2011 | Vincentian Family

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