by John Freund, CM | Dec 19, 2014 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Vincentian Family
Pope Gives 400 Sleeping Bags to Rome’s Homeless –Â Most people celebrate their birthdays by receiving gifts, but Pope Francis did the opposite. Reminds one of Vincent’s rounds. According to Zenit.org… Â To celebrate his 78th birthday on...
by John Freund, CM | Dec 18, 2014 | Justice and Peace, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
The St Vincent de Paul Society National Council of Australia says with more people accessing specialist homelessness services and the same services experiencing funding uncertainty, repairs to the Budget must not come at the expense of the most disadvantaged people in...
by John Freund, CM | Dec 18, 2014 | Vincentian Family
Ascension Health  names Rev. Dennis Holtschneider, president of DePaul University, chair of board of directors Ascension is a faith-based healthcare organization dedicated to transformation through innovation across the continuum of care. As the largest nonprofit...
by John Freund, CM | Dec 18, 2014 | Uncategorized
Would Jesus Pick A Bar Stool Over A Church Pew? We have all heard the statement that bartenders hear more confessions… Here is a video by Clayton Jennings that speaks volumes about judgement  and acceptance. Perhaps another way of saying with Pope Francis…...
by John Freund, CM | Dec 17, 2014 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, Vincentian Family
St. John’s Prep Junior Ladies of Charity recently sponsored its annual pilgrimage to the Miraculous Medal Shrine in Germantown, Philadelphia. A highlight on the Prep calendar, 55 students departed Astoria bright and early. Arriving in Philadelphia, they were...
