by John Freund, CM | Nov 25, 2007 | Formation, Vincentian Family
As a result of the 12 week program in Paris renewal in the Vincentian charism one of the participants has developed a YouTube video that expresses his view of the four vows taken by members of the Congregation of the Mission. Members of other vowed branches of the... by annaread | Nov 20, 2007 | Formation
Frank McCourt, author of Angela’s Ashes, has a new book coming out in time for Christmas. It tells a story of his mother, Angela, as a little girl who encounters an outdoor nativity scene. The Limerick conference of the Society of St Vincent de Paul will benefit... by annaread | Nov 18, 2007 | Evangelization, Formation, News
A Society of St. Vincent de Paul conference in Longview Washington USA has reached the final stage of fundraising for an 8200 square foot warehouse. This will more than quadruple their existing work space. The newspaper article, linked here, is followed by comments... by annaread | Nov 14, 2007 | Formation
Since 1982 the number of US nonprofits has increased 200%; in 2025, 80% of American dependents will be elderly, whose care costs three times youth dependents’; the best US donors are not baby boomers and pre-baby boomers. The new donors want “impact,... by annaread | Nov 10, 2007 | Formation
Man wins supermarket gift certificate and doesn’t keep it. Read the story. by John Freund, CM | Oct 7, 2007 | Featured, Formation, Justice and Peace, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Systemic change, Vincentian Family
[google 2238105394190368409] There’s a garbage pile that dwarfs, easily, the small hills of Rome — and people live on top of it. Payatas is home to people who live on and from the refuse of the super-metropolis of Manila (population 12 million). Learn more...
