by John Freund, CM | May 29, 2011 | Disasters and Responses, Uncategorized, Vincentian Family
A TV News video clip explains that the St Vincent de Paul Society will be given $10 million from the Premier’s Disaster Relief Appeal to distribute to Queensland’s disaster victims. The Society could determine how much was given, and for what purpose. The...
by John Freund, CM | May 28, 2011 | Vincentian Family
For the second straight year, St. John’s has been named to the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll, the highest federal recognition a college or university can receive for its commitment to volunteering, service-learning and civic...
by John Freund, CM | May 27, 2011 | Vincentian Family
The following is an overview of decisions taken by the international SVDP at a meeting held on 4 May 2011.. A total amount of € 122,334 has been pledged for 10 projects in 7 countries during this meeting, which brings the amount of aid given by CIAD so far in 2011 to...
by John Freund, CM | May 27, 2011 | Association of the Miraculous Medal, Vincentian Family
The Miraculous Medal Story video has won a First Place Silver award for “Viewers Choice” and a Second Place Bronze “Award of Excellence” in the category of Non-Profit. The Viewer’s Choice award notes that a traditional Catholic faith Story...
by John Freund, CM | May 26, 2011 | Vincentian Family
The Sisters of Charity Federation met at the Marriott in Charleston May 12-16. The theme this year was “Weaving the Vision,” and each community brought a representative weaving and talked about their charism. The diverse congregations take time at each gathering to...
by John Freund, CM | May 25, 2011 | Daughters of Charity, Vincentian Family
Coming from all the provinces of the Company, the sixty seven participants have a variety of different responsibilities for formation. This “family meeting” was planned by the General Council in collaboration with a team of Daughters of Charity. Tuesday, March 3,...