by John Freund, CM | Jun 29, 2010 | Vincentian Family
At graduation from school, his father presented him with a choice of money or a car. Pier Giorgio chose money and then distributed the gift to the poor. In 1918 Pier Giorgio joined the Saint Vincent de Paul Society. By that time, he had decided to study to become a...
by John Freund, CM | Jun 29, 2010 | Congregation of the Mission, Vincentian Family
To follow the events of the 41st General Assembly of the Congregation of the Mission (Paris, June 28-July 16) visit the following links for materials as they become available in English by going to the links Chronicles, Presentations , Homilies, Photo Gallery and...
by John Freund, CM | Jun 28, 2010 | Congregation of the Mission, Vincentian Family
Provincial of Chile, Fr. Fernando Matias, speaks in Spanish during first session of the 2010 Assembly (video http://bit.ly/dnaB1Y) cf. Facebook page of the Province of Chile
by John Freund, CM | Jun 28, 2010 | Justice and Peace, Vincentian Family
Vinnies SVDP National Council Chief Executive, Dr John Falzon. writes in Eureka Street (Australia) that preventing homelessness is a justice issue that requires political will. “The founder of the St Vincent de Paul Society, 19th century French activist...
by John Freund, CM | Jun 27, 2010 | Vincentian Family
The SCNY’s just sponsored our third annual Charity in the City program from June 1st-13tth. The program is an outreach of the Sisters of Charity of New York to Young Adults as together they serve those in need in NYC. This blog was created by a former volunteer...