by John Freund, CM | Aug 6, 2012 | Vincentian Family
Mrs. Solange Midi finds inspiration for her art by using things many people might throw away such as coconut shells and husks, straw, cardboard, scrap pieces of canvas, branches, and tiles. She transforms them into valuable and highly creative decorative and...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 6, 2012 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
VinFormation offers a collection of resources Society of St. Vincent de Paul resources suitable for personal enrichment, mentoring of individuals or presentation to groups. Ldet us know if you find these helpful.
by John Freund, CM | Aug 5, 2012 | Daughters of Charity, Vincentian Family
For the last forty years, the “Daughters of Charity” have been looking after children from the poorest families in Addis Ababa. Church in Need describes these modern day ministers to lepers and outcast families. There is a churchyard near the school of the Daughters...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 5, 2012 | Vincentian Family
Homeless to Housed tells the story of Depaul USA’s Movin’ On project in New Orleans. Ana and Kevin (not real names) had been homeless for about six months and were suffering from serious medical problems. Ana struggles with glaucoma, the sudden loss of vision from a...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 5, 2012 | Vincentian Family
With a majority of current members above the age of 61, the St Vincent de Paul Society in Australia faces the challenge of a decreasing membership over the next 10 years if it does not recruit new members and volunteers in order to have long-term sustainability, said...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 4, 2012 | Daughters of Charity, Vincentian Family
The Daughters of Charity international “Prayer Corner” offers a video and Powerpoint resources for upcoming the Year of Faith. The “door of faith” (Acts 14:27) is always open for us, ushering us into the life of communion with God and offering entry into...