by John Freund, CM | Dec 4, 2014 | Justice and Peace, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Dr John Falzon’s contribution to social work has been recognised with a nomination for the Human Rights Medal for being a passionate advocate of social justice and equality. Dr Falzon is St Vincent de Paul Society national chief executive “It’s very...
by Lynn L'Heureux | Dec 2, 2014 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Prepare the Way of the Lord – Blessed are the Meek – Light My Fire Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast – Tuesday December 2, 2014 Dear Vincentian brothers and sisters: In the Gospel reading we are reminded of the need to prepare, to actually do something to make a...
by John Freund, CM | Dec 1, 2014 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
“If we step outside ourselves we find poverty.”  – Pope Francis  Tuesday, December 2, 2014, marks “Giving Tuesday.” On this day, individuals are encouraged to support their favorite charities. Please consider showing your...
by John Freund, CM | Nov 28, 2014 | Formation, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Sisters of Charity, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Sister Tracy Kemme, SC (Cincinnati), has just completed her canonical novitiate year. She is already at work telling the story of the St. Vincent DePaul Prison Re-entry Project. The Vincentian Reentry Organizing Project anticipated Pope Francis’ recent call  for...
by John Freund, CM | Nov 26, 2014 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
From the Ladies of Charity website…Â Thank you for your interest in vehicle donation. Through our partner, Auto-Donation.com, we provide a convenient way to dispose of an unwanted vehicle while contributing to the mission of the Ladies of Charity USA (LCUSA)....
by John Freund, CM | Nov 26, 2014 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
The myths and realities of Thanksgiving – The pilgrims and Native Americans who celebrated the first Thanksgiving have a lot in common with the migrants of today. This according to a recent newsletter of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. They reprint this...