by John Freund, CM | Feb 6, 2013 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Vincentian Family
“In Bangladesh, the camera crew slept on mats in huts, side-by-side with villagers who are using micro-lending to pull themselves out of abject poverty. In the county jail in Benton Harbor, Michigan, they were behind bars with the inmates — mothers whose lives,...
by John Freund, CM | Feb 6, 2013 | Uncategorized
Carolyn Woo, President & CEO Catholic Relief Services… “What are you giving up for Lent?” This is a question we ask each other as Ash Wednesday approaches. A slightly different question that I like to ask myself is, “What are you going to...
by John Freund, CM | Feb 5, 2013 | Vincentian Family
In 2013, all over the world, Vincentians are celebrating the 200th Anniversary of the birth of Frederic Ozanam . To celebrate this time of special grace and blessing for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, the National Office of the US is offering the following...
by John Freund, CM | Feb 5, 2013 | Vincentian Family
Managing the Patrimony of the Poor as Wise Stewards – August 9-11 Paris A workshop for members of the Vincentian family examining principles and practices of Vincentian asset management. The workshop, sponsored by the Vincentian Studies Institute of DePaul...
by John Freund, CM | Feb 5, 2013 | Evangelization, Technology: Issues and Uses
How can Churches use Pinterest Guest post from Jason Caston. ….Pinterest is the easiest and best way to tell a visual story for your ministry. The church has the greatest story ever about Jesus Christ so why not use multimedia (pictures and video) to tell this...