by John Freund, CM | Nov 1, 2009 | Sisters of Charity, Vincentian Family
Her 83-year-old body is failing but Nazareth Sister of Charity, Ann Molony, provides a profoundly needed touch in a neo-natal intensive care unit. Read this inspiring story in full.
by John Freund, CM | Oct 31, 2009 | Justice and Peace, Poverty: Analysis and Responses
The Bishop of Parramatta, Bishop Kevin Manning, has written an open letter to Prime Minister Kevin Rudd calling on the Government to make a stand against those who “stir up xenophobia, peddle panic and oppose the rights of all people to seek asylum when faced with...
by John Freund, CM | Oct 31, 2009 | News, Social
“We have just made the Internet much more accessible to millions of people in regions such as Asia, the Middle East and Russia.” The body in charge of assigning the world’s Internet users their online addresses on Friday said it had agreed to allow...
by John Freund, CM | Oct 30, 2009 | Daughters of Charity, Vincentian Family
When historians mention the 1853-1856 Crimean War, they talk about the heroism of soldiers but often forget the story of the Filles de la Charité nuns, who are followers of St. Vincent de Paul. Istanbul’s La Paix Hospital is a standing testament to tolerance in the...
by John Freund, CM | Oct 30, 2009 | Formation, Vincentian Family
In solidarity with other members of the Vincentian Family worldwide I am suggesting that we make contributions to the Vincentian Family Microfinance Project in Haiti as our alternative gift giving this Christmas. No gift is too small. A card will be sent to the person...
