by John Freund, CM | Sep 7, 2009 | Formation, Vincentian Family
In preparation for his feast on Sept. 9, VinFormation, the formation segment of famvin.org, presents in graphical form an historical time-line of the life of Frederic Ozanam. The Vincentian Encyclopedia is currently featuring more information on this extraordinary ... by John Freund, CM | Sep 6, 2009 | News
Some thought-provking perspectives on the value of work and accomplishments on this Labor Day in the US. “… It happened that both the CEO and the Janitor died the same day. And stood before Jesus to give an account of what they had done with their... by John Freund, CM | Sep 6, 2009 | Vincentian Family
“We have 2,600 volunteers in the trenches doing 38,000 home visits a year,” he said. “It’s really very similar to how Jesus sent the disciples out two by two — they go two by two into the homes, and they see the face of Christ in the needy and the suffering. It’s... by John Freund, CM | Sep 5, 2009 | Church, Justice and Peace
A provocative essay asks whether the Labor movement in the US is dead or dying. The second marks the Labor Day statement from the American Catholic Bishops. Let’s not forget the Pope’s latest encyclical “Caritas in Veritate”. by John Freund, CM | Sep 5, 2009 | Formation
With nearly 2 million not-for-profit charities in the United States, how can donors really know the inner workings of charitable organizations? This story from NCR takes a look at factors to be considered and processes used.