by annaread | Jan 31, 2008 | Evangelization, Vincentian Family
The people behind famvin.org are being honored during Founder’s Week at St. John’s University. John Freund, CM, the person responsible for famvin since its inception a decade ago, is being honored with the SJU “International Medal” in... by annaread | Jan 28, 2008 | Evangelization, News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
In visiting the imprisoned, the “fundamentals of the Vincentian vocation” have been realized for two members of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul in Australia. Read about it. (Hat tip, vincentians.org.au ) by annaread | Jan 28, 2008 | Evangelization
Here’s a story about the composer of “Requiem in D Minor”, which is dedicated to Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton. R. Wayne Walters’ longtime connection with the College of Saint Elizabeth inspired him to dedicate his “major sacred work”... by sjs | Jan 1, 2008 | Evangelization, Poverty: Analysis and Responses
Trinity College in Toronto began a project this fall to introduce low-income adults to the humanities and to hone their skills in abstract thinking. In the words of one project participant, “I’ve been away from this kind of learning for a long time, and it... by annaread | Dec 19, 2007 | Evangelization, Formation
The Repository of Canton, Ohio USA kicks off an article about the contributions of various foundations by mentioning a Sisters of Charity grant to the Mayor’s Literacy Commision. Read the story. See also an article that describes other recent grants of the... by sjs | Dec 18, 2007 | Church, Evangelization, Poverty: Analysis and Responses
In an address to the U.N. General Assembly this past week, Archbishop Celestino Migliore lamented the fact that that “chronic poverty remains the single biggest obstacle to meeting the needs of children,” and that education is key “to empowering them...
