by John Freund, CM | Jan 18, 2013 | Disasters and Responses, Vincentian Family
“The SVdP was a first responder in the wake of this tragedy on Staten Island, N.Y., on site even before FEMA or the Red Cross were on the scene” writes Roger Playwin, Chief Executive Officer SVDPUSA. He continues… Some 30 to 50 Vincentians,...
by John Freund, CM | Jan 17, 2013 | Vincentian Family
Recognizing the diversity of the United States culture, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul has developed a handbook to help its individual conferences — and even other Catholic groups — to better understand the multicultural face of God. “More and more we’re...
by John Freund, CM | Jan 17, 2013 | Vincentian Family
Whether you are looking for a prayer to begin a meeting, need a prayer for a particular situation you are facing, submitting a prayer that has special meaning to you, or just exploring the possibilities of how you can nurture your prayer life, Saint Louis University...
by John Freund, CM | Jan 16, 2013 | Evangelization, Vincentian Family
This is the question posed by a recent special on NPR More Young People Are Moving Away From Religion, But Why? One-fifth of Americans are religiously unaffiliated, and those younger than 30 especially seem to be drifting from organized religion. Regardless of the...
by John Freund, CM | Jan 16, 2013 | Association of the Miraculous Medal, Vincentian Family
A technological update on the practice of lighting candles. – The Central Association of Miraculous Medal writes that you can light a candle via your cell phone. Simply Text the word CANDLE to the number 80888 on your mobile phone. Your intention will be placed...
by John Freund, CM | Jan 15, 2013 | Vincentian Family
On January 12th, 2013 the Executive Committee of the Vincentian Family met at the Motherhouse of the Daughters of Charity in Paris. The participants included: Laurence de la Brosse of the International Association of Charity (AIC); Father G. Gregory Gay, CM and...
