by John Freund, CM | Aug 18, 2008 | Congregation of the Mission, Vincentian Family
PARIS, August 14, 2008 (famvin.org/fr): The French Mint has struck a medal of St Vincent de Paul designed by Edmond-Henri Becker.    Details of the medal can be found at La Boutique . Both sides of the medal can currently be seen on the FamVin Francophone...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 18, 2008 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, Vincentian Family
The Confraternity of Charity (1617) was the first institutional expression of the Vincentian charism and it involved lay leadership for social action. Read Vincent’s own description of the event at the link above. International website of the AIC, the umbrella...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 17, 2008 | Church
‘Pilgrims’ Progress 2008’ is studying the experiences of pilgrims before, during and after World Youth Day, partly to provide feedback to those who organised the event, and also to build an understanding of the spirituality of the pilgrims, as a foundation on...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 16, 2008 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul has 50,000 teams (or Conferences) with 700,000 members established in 141 countries writes international President José Ramón DÃÂaz-Torremocha in the 10 page annual report. His introduction from the pdf document… Madam,...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 16, 2008 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
August is winter in Australia and the St Vincent de Paul Society has run out of basic bedding and household furniture to give to struggling families after one of the busiest winters to hit charities. In the latest sign of the rise in West Australians living below the...
