by Beth | Jan 31, 2006 | News
Often, we only hear of the Vincentian Mission being lived out in an overtly Vincentian, or, at least Catholic, institution. But people trained by members of the Vincentian Family bring their training everywhere they go! This morning (January 30), I was privileged to...
by Beth | Jan 19, 2006 | Disasters and Responses, News
Barely a year ago, the world watched in horror as a thundering tsunami devastated the lives of millions in Southeast Asia. This year, a massive earthquake hit Pakistan and landslides buried villages in Guatemala. Closer to home, Hurricanes Katrina and Rita slammed...
by Beth | Jan 9, 2006 | News
One of the frequently asked questions I receive is: “how do I know if a mission-based organization in another country is ‘for real’? I want to volunteer/donate to such, but first, I want to make sure it’s a credible organization, that...
by Beth | Dec 31, 2005 | News
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by Beth | Dec 23, 2005 | News
Brother David Steindl-Rast of the Gratefulness site that “It’s a good time to ask: When and where did you last discover the holy?” If our 13,077 friends who receive this newsletter each offered a response to that question, we would surely receive...
by Beth | Nov 24, 2005 | Disasters and Responses, News
ReliefWeb, the global hub for time-critical humanitarian information on Complex Emergencies and Natural Disasters, notes the role of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul.Hurricane victims appreciated grass-roots, person-to-person approach The Society of St. Vincent de...
