by Famvin Media Resources | Jun 28, 2013 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Our new presentation illustrates how Bl. Pier Giorgio chose time and again to make right choices, despite both his parents being unreligious, and despite his position as the heir to a prestigious politician and newspaper man. He could have done anything he wanted, but...
by John Freund, CM | Jun 24, 2013 | Justice and Peace, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Once again the President of the St. Vincent de Paul Society writes… During our home visits, many of us in the St. Vincent de Paul Society encounter divided families, struggling to survive because one of the parents was deported. Or, we’ve met undocumented...
by John Freund, CM | Jun 24, 2013 | Disasters and Responses, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
Lynn L’Heureux writes… There are so many stories and such loss. My husband and I were moved to tears at each story. It is tough when you lose your mementos. One aboriginal on the reserve who was evacuated brought his drum to the temporary shelter and he...
by John Freund, CM | Jun 22, 2013 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
President General Dr. Michael Thio narrates “Invisible threads,” an animated film which presents the work of the Society around the world through its network of members. Brian O’Reilly (General VP), which is at the origin of this initiative, worked...
by John Freund, CM | Jun 21, 2013 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
The Canberra Times of Australia features comments St Vincent de Paul Society marketing and fundraising director Mark Thompson about “Digital fundraising the way of the future”. Young people are becoming more charitable online than offline, because they...
by John Freund, CM | Jun 21, 2013 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
It was a damp February morning as I stood in Line at a local Subway store. It was close to noon and getting busy. For years I regularly purchased Tim Horton cards for handouts. Recently, I discovered the Subway and found I could get a 12″ Sub for six dollars. ...