by John Freund, CM | Jul 26, 2008 | Daughters of Charity, Vincentian Family
July 31 marks the foundation by Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton of the Sisters of Charity of Saint Joseph’s at Emmitsburg, MD, the first native community of religious women founded in the United States – 1809
by John Freund, CM | Jul 26, 2008 | Vincentian Family
The Sisters of Charity of Nazareth recently held the 2008 General Assembly in Bangalore, India. This General Assembly was historic as it was the first one to take place somewhere other than Nazareth, Ky. Sisters and Associates from around the world gathered in...
by John Freund, CM | Jul 26, 2008 | Daughters of Charity, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Vincentian Family
In an example of creative ministry the Daughters of Charity help initiate a bibliotherapy project Aimed at people who do not seek therapy. The Herald of Ireland rites, “The scheme is aimed at promoting mental health and well being of individuals and families....
by John Freund, CM | Jul 25, 2008 | Missions inter gentes
Justin De Jacobis, CM (October 9, 1800 – July 31, 1860) served as Vincentian missionary to Ethiopia from 1839 until his death.Between 1839 and 1860 he worked in northern Ethiopia, mainly in Tegray. On July 25, 1939, he was beatified and canonized as a saint on...
by John Freund, CM | Jul 25, 2008 | Church, Missions inter gentes
After taking a closer look at the situation of today’s world the Pope writes, “… the missionary mandate continues to be an absolute priority for all baptized persons who are called to be “servants and apostles of Christ Jesus” at the...
