by John Freund, CM | Oct 24, 2011 | Vincentian Family
The final day of Building Bridges Out of Poverty began with a presentation of the Mission Statement approved by the 18 leaders of various branches of the Vincentian Family who attended a meeting prior to the gathering to the  150 members of the Vincentian Family....
by John Freund, CM | Oct 24, 2011 | Daughters of Charity, Vincentian Family
Sister Terezinha Tortelli, Daughter of Charity of the Province of Curitiba (south of Brazil) and national Coordinator of Ministry to the Elderly was awarded the Title of Honorary Citizen of Maceió. She dedicated the honor to all community leaders who each month visit...
by John Freund, CM | Oct 23, 2011 | Vincentian Family
Participants were treated to the renowned Carey Landry capping off the second day of the gathering as he led the music for the the liturgy of Sunday. Fr. Thomas McKenna, CM presided and reflected on how the Vincentian Family was being called to “sound...
by John Freund, CM | Oct 23, 2011 | Vincentian Family
Vincentian Universities collaborate in preparing future generations of leaders in Vincentian higher education. “If we look at the statistics, we just won’t have the Congregation of the Mission in place as presidents forever. As leaders within their institutions, we...
by John Freund, CM | Oct 22, 2011 | Vincentian Family
Approximately 150 members of the Vincentian Family from the United States and Canada have gathered for three days of exploring the theme of Building Bridges Out of Poverty. Jodi Pfarr wrapped a wealth of insight with large doses of humor that had participants looking...