by John Freund, CM | Nov 19, 2012 | Sisters of Charity, Vincentian Family
From a Boston Globe article on the celebration of the 125th anniversary of the Sisters of Charity of Halifax in the Archdiocese of Boston. “To mark the occasion, Sister Donna Geernaert, congregational leader for the order, announced donations of $25,000 each to...
by John Freund, CM | Nov 19, 2012 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
Blessed Georgio Frassati (+1925) was a member of the Vincent dePaul Society and now one of the patron saints of World Youth Day. His Grand-niece appeals for a relative, baby Pier Giorgio: Dear friends of Pier Giorgio and mine through him. I beg you all to say when you...
by John Freund, CM | Nov 18, 2012 | Daughters of Charity, Vincentian Family
Hearing the cries of the poor, the call “go beyond what is already being done” (Inter Assembly Document). and the strong desire of the Sisters of improving the quality of service to them, the Provincial Council of Amazonia made the decision to create a new community...
by John Freund, CM | Nov 17, 2012 | Vincentian Family
RomeReports presents a letter, addressed to all the youths who are planning on going to World Youth Day in Rio the coming month of July. He explains the significance of the theme, which is “Go and Make Disciples of All Nations.” In his letter, the Pope says that God...
by John Freund, CM | Nov 17, 2012 | Vincentian Family
The Ontario Regional Council reports that the Ozanam Education Fund has been established to help provide educational funding for those trapped in poverty enabling them to obtain a decent job “We operate in a knowledge based world were knowledge and key skill...
by John Freund, CM | Nov 16, 2012 | Daughters of Charity, Vincentian Family
The Daughters of Charity photo gallery on their international website features an impressive gallery of photos of their various works around the world. Click on the following links to see where they are Rue du Bac, Europe, Africa, North America, Latin...
