by John Freund, CM | Sep 9, 2013 | Vincentian Family
Blessed Frederic and his mentor Blessed Rosalie share September 9 in a special way. It is his feast day and her birthday (1786) In celebration of her birth day and their intertwined lives, we offer this presentation about Bl. Rosalie Rendu, Bl. Frederic Ozanam, and...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 9, 2013 | Daughters of Charity, Vincentian Family
Today was a special day in the Provincial Archives, as we welcomed Sister Evelyne Franc, Superioress General of the Daughters of Charity (center). Following a tour of the reading room and offices, Sister Evelyne, accompanied by Sisters Hilda Gleason (left) and Annina...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 8, 2013 | Justice and Peace, Pope
Pope Francis has, in the short time since his election, has amassed so much teaching on a single subject: economic inequality. Bishop McElroy of the Committee on Domestic Justice and Human Development of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops  presents five essential...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 8, 2013 | Vincentian Family
September is one of the busier months in the Vincentian Family Calendar. The Vincentian Encyclopedia has background on these events. 2 – Bl. Louis-Joseph Francois,  Jean-Henri Gruyer and Pierre-Rene Rogue, Priests and Martyrs, 7 – Frank Duff joined the...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 8, 2013 | Vincentian Family
Six months before Frederic Ozanam died on  September 8, 1853 he wrote his final testament. FamVin has obtained, and translated a Powerpoint presentation from Peru of key elements of the final wishes. It is a moving experience to experience his thoughts via this...
