by John Freund, CM | Jul 13, 2010 | Vincentian Family
At a June 29 conference — the world’s largest gathering of international volunteer and service leaders from the non-profit, government and corporate sectors — St. John’s presented “It’s a Borrower’s Market: Microfinance in Action,” which showcased...
by John Freund, CM | Jul 12, 2010 | Vincentian Family
This little known fact is but one of many presented in Ralph Middlecamp’s recent addition to the Vincentian Encyclopedia – Paul Lamache. For those not familiar with his earlier research on the “other” founders of the the Society of St. Vincent...
by John Freund, CM | Jul 12, 2010 | Vincentian Family
“Ever since she was a young girl, Sister Paula Gonzalez has been a little bit ahead of the curve.” writes the news site Cincinnati.com, Integrating her upbringing and her spirituality with her academic learning in physiology – Gonzalez holds a...
by John Freund, CM | Jul 11, 2010 | Vincentian Family
“Can you imagine a celebration of the Anniversary of Saint Vincent de Paul and Saint Louise de Marillac without the Poor?” Gene Smith, former President of the SVDP-USA, offers his reflections on celebrating with those who are poor.
by John Freund, CM | Jul 11, 2010 | Vincentian Family
” I love the Congregation of the Mission, I love the Vincentian Family. I love the poor. This election is the work of the Holy Spirit. I promise to carry out during these years that which the Assembly requests. I promise to be faithful to the charism and I thank...