by John Freund, CM | Nov 4, 2011 | Daughters of Charity, Vincentian Family
Have you heard of the movie “The Mighty Macs”? No, not the computers or iPads, etc. Sr. Denise LaRock reflects on the movie “The Mighty Mac” and other inspirational movies making their appearance in theaters. In the movie Cathy Rush has only...
by John Freund, CM | Nov 4, 2011 | Sisters of Charity, Vincentian Family
“Far too often seniors find themselves choosing between safe and stable housing and other necessities as they struggle to keep pace with the rising costs of living. Together with NYCHA www.nyc.gov/nycha and the Sisters of Charity we are adding to the terrific...
by John Freund, CM | Nov 3, 2011 | Daughters of Charity, Vincentian Family
A Daughter of Charity is advocating for stronger trafficking laws in Arkansa. Sister Mary Jo Swift, DC, traveled Arkansas in October to present to churches, youth groups and organizations about human trafficking and how to help its victims reports the Arkansas...
by John Freund, CM | Nov 3, 2011 | Vincentian Family
In the spirit of the above feature about the CAPWIZ tool of the Society of St. Vncent de Paul give voice to those who have no lobby and reflect on these two CAPWIZ Alerts from the National Council of SVdP. 1. Capwiz Alert from the National President of the Society of...
by John Freund, CM | Nov 3, 2011 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
With powerful lobbies spending enormous sums to ensure that the industries they represent are heard it is more important than ever to ask who is lobbying for the least among us? With everyone clamoring for a voice at the tables of power who notices the Dives...
by John Freund, CM | Nov 2, 2011 | Vincentian Family
The French edition of famvin under Claude Lautissier presents a painting (click to enlarge) which depicts a freed prisoner showing gratitude to Vincent de Paul. A Daughter of Charity is present – she can be seen on the right of the painting. But she is not...