by John Freund, CM | Sep 4, 2012 | Congregation of the Mission, Daughters of Charity, Evangelization, Vincentian Family
“One of the many issues that came up indirectly at the Daughters of Charity Provincial Directors Meeting in Paris in July 2012 was ‘New Evangelization’ and reaching out to those who have ‘left the Church’. While the discussion and...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 3, 2012 | Vincentian Family
Spanning 200 years, Vincentian Postcards is a unique collection of postcards reflecting the heritage of the various branches of the Vincentian Family, the growth of social institutions, advancements in technology and changes in urban environments. The postcards are a... by John Freund, CM | Sep 3, 2012 | Vincentian Family
On August 4, Executive Director Kim Smolik addressed the 2012 Assembly of the Conference of Major Superiors of Men, providing an in-depth comparison between the two generations known as “Generation X” and the “Millennials” toward a future in which young peoples’ faces... by John Freund, CM | Sep 3, 2012 | Vincentian Family
Dumping costs St Vincent De Paul Society’s store in Australia $30,000 a year to dispose of the rubbish. It often includes household waste, builders’ rubbish, damaged couches, soiled mattresses and busted appliances. “The weekends are probably the... 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...