by John Freund, CM | Nov 14, 2010 | Vincentian Family
Gifting systemic change!  Economically stressed people need a hand up more than a hand out. So why not consider some alternative ideas for gifts this Christmas? Zafen (Vincentian Family), ReRouteIt (Sisters of Charity Nazareth) and Heifer are just some of the...
by John Freund, CM | Nov 13, 2010 | Vincentian Family
Two historic buildings at the National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton will close Monday, Nov. 15, for the installation of sprinklers. The White House (circa 1810) and the Stone House (circa 1750) are expected to reopen in March 2011. The Stone House was the first...
by John Freund, CM | Nov 12, 2010 | Vincentian Family
Fr. Manny Ginete, CM, outgoing liaison of the Congregation of the Mission to the Vincentian Family, has written the following reflection entitled “To be a Vincentian”… TO BE VINCENTIAN To be Vincentian is to follow Christ, to continue his work, to...
by John Freund, CM | Nov 11, 2010 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
Frank Quinlan writes for Eureka Street (Vol 20, No 22) –Â The idea of developing a national plan to overcome poverty is not a new one. This year, Anti-Poverty Week in October marked eight years since the Australian Senate established the most extensive inquiry...
by John Freund, CM | Nov 10, 2010 | Vincentian Family
In a wide-ranging interview with Michael Thio, the first non-European President of of Society, shares his views about how the Society has grown and matured as well as what it means that he is the first Asian to lead it. MICHAEL THIO: “After 177 years since it’s...
