by John Freund, CM | Sep 15, 2013 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, Vincentian Family
The Ladies of Charity-AIC is well represented in the UK with groups in Abbey Wood, Bexley, Darlington, Glasgow and Mill Hill. “They are part of the 200,000 strong International group begun in 1617 by St Vincent De Paul under the title of the Confraternities...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 5, 2013 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, Justice and Peace
Gayle Johnson, LCUSA President writes… Pope Francis has proclaimed Saturday, September 7, a universal day of fasting and prayer for peace in Syria, the Middle East and throughout the world. September 7 is the vigil of the feast of the Birth of Mary, Queen of...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 4, 2013 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, Vincentian Family
The international President of the AIC (known as Ladies of Charity in the USA) writes to their leadership in various countries about initial plaans to celebrate their 400th anniversary! An anniversary such as this is a rare one. Dear friends the National Presidents,...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 21, 2013 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, Reflections, Vincentian Family
So often women seem instinctively to know exactly what is the next thing to do. “The women of the parish rushed to the aid of the family”. Almost 400 years ago on August 22, 1617 Vincent too did “the next thing”. Without realizing it he set in...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 10, 2013 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, Systemic change, Vincentian Family
“Education, A Pathway to Systemic Change in our Communities” (Pdf) is the title of a document circulated by the AIC as part of their preparation for the 2013 International Assembly. It was written by Fr. Eli Chavez , CM who is currently a member of the...
by John Freund, CM | Jun 30, 2013 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, Systemic change, Vincentian Family
The story of Lourdes – the person, not the shrine! Continuing the new series  illustrating recent examples of systemic change Patricia deNava, past International President of the AIC (Ladies of Charity in USA), writes.. “In order to understand Marillac, it...
