by John Freund, CM | Oct 17, 2013 | Daughters of Charity, Vincentian Family
After 165 Years, Daughters of Charity are leaving Sisters Hospital in Buffalo. But they leave a lasting legacy according to Joe McDonald, President & CEO Catholic Health and Peter Bergmann, President & CEO Sisters of Charity Hospital. “Today, 165 years...
by John Freund, CM | Oct 17, 2013 | Pope
From sending parchments to visiting the poor in their homes. The Papal Almoner is traditionally in charge of the parchments associated with Papal Blessing. But now the Pope is asking something more of the newly appointed Archbishop. Francis told him: “I want...
by John Freund, CM | Oct 17, 2013 | Sisters of Charity
Contemplating the Sacred in a life of Compassionate service One mission, the Mission of the Father and one option, option for the poor. Thirty-six women religious and one religious brother were part of an inward journey from October 11-13 with Sister Kathleen Coyle,...
by John Freund, CM | Oct 17, 2013 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Australian Vinnies tell government: “It’s time for new thinking on poverty” The St Vincent de Paul Society National Council marked Anti-Poverty Week today by launchingTwo Australias: a report on poverty in the land of plenty. The report outlines practical...
by John Freund, CM | Oct 16, 2013 | Disasters and Responses, Vincentian Family
The website of the New England Province has a story and pictures of how the recent earthquake impacted the Vincentian Family in the Philippines. It also goes beyond the report on CMGLOBAL of the letter circulated at the request of Fr. Greg Gay and provides pictures...