by John Freund, CM | Aug 28, 2012 | Sisters of Charity, Vincentian Family
The picture says it all. Reaching out to the patients in the hills of Nepa I am back to my work and would like to share these pictures. As usual the rain has carried away the roads to our clinics and we have to walk carrying our medicines to the villagers. Keep us in...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 28, 2012 | Vincentian Family
In an expression of Vincentian solidarity let us keep in our prayers the 2012 National Assembly – St Vincent de Paul Wednesday, August 29, 2012 – Saturday, September 01, 2012. They will be wrestling with the theme “HOPE IN HARD TIMES” (See...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 27, 2012 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Vincentian Family
We offer the people of Akamasoa and Father Pedro Opeka, CM our prayers and encouragement. Akamasoa Center was attacked by 10 bandits early Saturday morning on August 18, 2012. The bandits were armed with guns and swords. They demanded the whereabouts of Father Pedro...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 27, 2012 | Vincentian Family
Young adults… It’s a difficult demographic to minister to — it encapsulates so many life stages and spiritual stages. But all (or at least most) are on the Internet. And some young adult ministers looking for an effective tool to minister are trying...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 26, 2012 | Vincentian Family
2012 Friends of the Poor® Walk/Run Date Saturday, September 29, 2012 The event has grown each year, attracting over 18,000 walkers, raising over $1.4M with over 1,000 Conferences and Councils participating. Friends of the Poor Walk is a National Program coordinated by...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 26, 2012 | Vincentian Family
Sources for Understanding Vincent de Paul John E. Rybolt, DePaul University This paper presents and explains the main sources for understanding Vincent de Paul: his writings, biographies, contemporary witnesses, studies and iconography. For this purpose, the material...
