by John Freund, CM | Sep 26, 2008 | Formation, Poverty: Analysis and Responses
Thought impossible only a few years ago, the end of malaria is a cause that world leaders enthusiastically embraced at a UN conference to discuss new prevention methods and eradication opportunities. Private donors pledged an unprecedented $3 billion to virtually end...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 25, 2008 | Disasters and Responses, News, Vincentian Family
Gene Smith presents his final report on the Vincentian Family Challenge to support the works of the family in New Orleans. September 25, 2008 Dear Sisters and Brothers, As you know, we were called together by Providence last April in New Orleans at the Vincentian...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 24, 2008 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Vincentian Family
Those old items found in Thrift Shops are being repackaged as “chic” in an annual retro-clothing, accessories and furniture sale in an Australian SVDP Thrift Shop. The store has been collecting material for more than three months for the sale. Proceeds go...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 23, 2008 | Vincentian Family
So writes the President of the SVDP in Western Australia. New St Vincent de Paul Society WA State president Joseph Clement Astruc has affirmed the Catholicity of the society in a wide-ranging interview with The Record after his commissioning Mass on August 24. For Mr...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 23, 2008 | Featured, Formation, Justice and Peace, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Social, Systemic change, Vincentian Family
Patricia de Nava offered her insights into systemic change to the Ladies of Charity gathered in San Antonio. Famvin is happy to present the podcast of her presentation. [audio:Patricia Nava.mp3] Download (right click to save) Word document 2008-09-23 Note: the Podcast...