by annaread | May 5, 2008 | Evangelization, News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
In the past 24 hours, three Irish newspapers have reported that the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul has experienced a recent increase of 70% in requests for help. The Society sees a direct link to drastic increases in the cost of living. Read the most detailed...
by annaread | May 4, 2008 | Vincentian Family
The Winter, 2007-2008 edition of Vision, a newsletter of the Sisters of Charity of New York, features a fascinating interview with a senior at the College of Mount Saint Vincent about her work toward peace in the Middle East. And there’s much more. Get the...
by annaread | May 4, 2008 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
To help poor families cope with the ruinously expensive costs of weddings, for 34 years the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul in Mangalore has been sponsoring a mass ceremony. This year the bishop presided at an event that, over the years, has seen the joining of some...
by annaread | May 4, 2008 | Featured, Systemic change
The eighth in the Seeds of Change series: 20 strategies for systemic change described by members of the Vincentian Family’s Commission for Promoting Systemic Change. Joseph P. Foley, C.M. writes: Systemic Change Strategy Seven: Make the project self-sustaining...
by annaread | May 2, 2008 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
No, really! At the 10th anniversary Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon this weekend, laundry baskets will be stationed along the first mile of the marathon to collect clothing discards from runners. The clothing will be washed and donated to the Society of Saint Vincent...
