by annaread | May 1, 2008 | Disasters and Responses, Evangelization, News
It’s called the Rebuild Center, a structure in the shadow of St Joseph Church, a parish which has been in the care of the Congregation of the Mission since 1858. Attendees of the US Vincentian Family Gathering in New Orleans had an opportunity to visit the... by annaread | Apr 28, 2008 | Evangelization
Among the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth, only 14% — 45 — are teachers. One is Sister Susan Yerkich, SC who says, “…it’s kind of a tribute to the current lay leadership that the schools go on beautifully when sisters aren’t... by annaread | Apr 23, 2008 | Evangelization, News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
Today two interesting stories about Society of Saint Vincent de Paul thrift stores hit online news sources: Life is now a steal, about increases in shoplifting perhaps being related to rising costs of living; Old clothes make new fashion, a novel way of recycling... by annaread | Apr 22, 2008 | Evangelization
A series about the history of Immaculate Conception School in Newburyport, Massachusetts USA, looks at reasons Catholic schools were started in the United States and mentions the crucial role of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth in this particular school. Read the... by annaread | Apr 15, 2008 | Evangelization, Justice and Peace, Vincentian Family
Daughter of Charity Sister Dolores Coleman is the feature of an article about what has happened in Mississippi, USA because, thirty years ago, she accepted a ministry “with and for the deaf.” Read the story. by annaread | Apr 14, 2008 | Evangelization, News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
In Manitowoc, Wisconsin USA the 175th anniversary of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul is being celebrated with a week of special activities. “Spirituality first,” says a board member. The district president emphasized outreach to the needy and added,...