by John Freund, CM | Dec 18, 2013 | Vincentian Family
The Vincentian Connection: December 2013 is a fine example of using new media to tell the story. St. Vincent de Paul’s magazine tells the story of the volunteers and donors, who feed, clothe, house and heal homeless individuals and working-poor families in...
by John Freund, CM | Dec 18, 2013 | Justice and Peace, Pope
The blog EthikaPolitika reports on Pope Emeritus Benedict’s vigorous defense of  Pope Francis regarding accusations of Marxism stemming from anti-market language employed in Evangelii Gaudium. The article points to a  statement overlooked by the mainstream media...
by John Freund, CM | Dec 17, 2013 | Daughters of Charity, Vincentian Family
“Hearts rejoice in Sr. Hilda Gleason’s 80 years vocation as a Daughter of Charity. Sister Hilda Gleason celebrated her 80th anniversary as a Daughter of Charity in October at Villa St. Michael, Emmitsburg, MD. Many of us remember Sister Hilda as president...
by John Freund, CM | Dec 17, 2013 | Uncategorized
Good Shepherd – Change the Darkness – Joy – Be an example of Patience These are the themes Lynn  L’Heureux reflects on in her weekly series Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast – Tuesday December 17, 2013 Dear Vincentian Family: Blessings of Joy to all of you as we...
by John Freund, CM | Dec 17, 2013 | Sisters of Charity, Vincentian Family
Pope Francis issued a decree to certify a miracle attributed to the intercession of American nun Miriam Teresa Demjanovich. Her cause for beatification will be forwarded to Pope Francis for a final decision. Background from an earlier famvin story…. “Miriam...
