by John Freund, CM | Aug 13, 2014 | Uncategorized
Why do Catholics confess to a priest? Can’t they just go straight to Jesus? If you’re Catholic and don’t know the answer, or if you’re not sure why Catholics do this, check out this straight-shot explanation. The Catholic Diocese...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 13, 2014 | Uncategorized
Gary Topping, Archivist, Diocese of Salt Lake City, writing in the Intermountain Catholic offers a fascinating history for the Blue Miraculous Medals of Utah. Excerpts from the story… While he was still a priest in Los Angeles, the Right Rev. Joseph S. Glass,...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 12, 2014 | Daughters of Charity, International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, Vincentian Family
Vincent dePaul’s radical vision for women in ministry. I could not help thinking of this on the feast of St. Francis de Chantal. Vincent  succeeded in opening up new ministries for women where his contemporary St. Francis deSales, who had a similar vision,...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 12, 2014 | Congregation of the Mission, Vincentian Family
Good news from Ukraine – three ordinations to the priesthood in Congregation of the Mission Archbishop Mieczyslaw Mokrzycki ordained as priets three deacons of the Congregation of the Mission of St. Vincent de Paul – Fr. Basil Zinych CM (Blessed Trinity...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 11, 2014 | Formation
Have you ever thought of “A Giving Day”?  This is a focused 24-hour online fundraising campaign that can inspire greater giving and make a significant impact for the community. A Giving Day expands your reach, generates giving excitement and encourages...
