by John Freund, CM | Sep 2, 2012 | Congregation of the Mission, International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, Vincentian Family
On the occasion of the 150th anniversary of Ladies of Charity USA in 2007 Father Gregory Gay, CM reflected on the Relevance of the Ladies of Charity under three headings – Vincent’s first foundation, its foundation in the USA and move to international...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 2, 2012 | Evangelization, Vincentian Family
Since we are about to begin a year devoted to the theme of evangelization it may be helpful to review what recent research into Vincent reveals about his understanding of evangelization. Continuing his “Reflections of a Translator” series, Charles Plock...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 1, 2012 | Vincentian Family
Ozanam wrote to his brother, Father Alphonse: “You are not carrying out your true mission. If a larger number of Christians and especially clergymen had looked after the workers in the last ten years we would be more certain of the future”; and again: “The priests...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 1, 2012 | Congregation of the Mission, Vincentian Family
The Vincentian Solidarity Office is now on Facebook The Vincentian Endowment Challenge is about giving members of the Congregation of the Mission in 9 of our regions the financial freedom to be just that: inventive in love. Wonderful things can and do happen when they...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 1, 2012 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, Vincentian Family
We as Ladies of Charity can play a role as a “Lady Lawyer of Charity” pledging to take one pro bono case a year. From Summer 2012 issue of Servicette-Summer-2012 (pdf) As Catholics, we’re called to share our time, talents and treasures with the church and our brothers...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 31, 2012 | Vincentian Family
Summer 2012 Servicette Now Available The LCUSA begins its Annual Assembly Wednesday, September 12. See the Servicette for details of the LCUSA Leadership Team Candidates for 2013-2014. The Summer 2012 issue of the Servicette has been mailed to members. You may...