by John Freund, CM | Aug 12, 2012 | Vincentian Family
Sr Carmen Urrizburu, DC writes, “Vincent added another form of martyrdom that is unique to the institutions that were founded by him. In this other form of martyrdom, death does not result from defending the faith or morality but rather involves accepting every...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 12, 2012 | Vincentian Family
“We communicated almost daily with our colleagues in Hassakeh, Aleppo and Damascus, until Monday, August 6 when we lost contact.” … “I can not describe to you the fear and anxiety which are read in the eyes of those displaced. For the most part...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 12, 2012 | Vincentian Family
It is little known that Sisters of Charity of Nazareth have a shrine for Kateri Tekakwitha, the “Lily of the Mohawks,” which has been a part of the Nazareth landscape since July 19, 1941 – but not always in the same spot. The first home for the shrine was...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 11, 2012 | Vincentian Family
The Vincentian Family has mounted a website www.famvin2013.com with preparatory details for those plannning to attend or support those attending World Youth Day in Rio July 18-212 2013. Father Gregory Gay, CM has convoked an International Meeting of...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 11, 2012 | Justice and Peace
In a thoughtful article In This Together Most Rev. Richard E. Pates, bishop of Des Moines and chairman of the Committee on International Justice and Peace of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, reflects on a question facing Catholics today. “Today the...
