by John Freund, CM | Sep 7, 2014 | Vincentian Family
“In the Spirit of St. Vincent DePaul and embedded in the Four Ways of Dialogue at DePaul University, DePaul Interfaith Scholars create a culture that fosters interreligious dialogue and promotes multicultural awareness and a rich, lively, diverse faith life at DePaul. They are leaders grounded in their own traditions who create a strong community of DePaul interfaith-engaged students who work together on mutual understanding and shared social action.”
by John Freund, CM | Sep 7, 2014 | Association of the Miraculous Medal, Vincentian Family
On the occasion of a visit to Mary’s Shrine in Philadelphia, PA Fr. Gregory Gay, CM shares in this video one of the reasons why he thanks Mary for her intercession.
by John Freund, CM | Sep 6, 2014 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
A tale of two cities (Milwaukee and Atlanta) Assemblies (LCUSA and SVDP) – Actually these tales have not yet been written… but they will be in the next few weeks. Both tales will focus on Action.
by John Freund, CM | Sep 6, 2014 | Vincentian Family
September 7 marks Grandparents Day in the US. Do Something grand for them. Some of us are blessed with grandparents who are still living. Others never knew their grandparents and perhaps not next to nothing about them.
by John Freund, CM | Sep 6, 2014 | Systemic change, Vincentian Family
The Definition and an explanation
“Systemic Change among those living in poverty aims beyond providing food, clothing, shelter and alleviating immediate needs. It enables people themselves to engage in the identification of the root causes of their poverty and to create strategies, including advocacy, to change those structures which keep them in poverty. Systemic Change requires transforming attitudes.”
by John Freund, CM | Sep 5, 2014 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, Vincentian Family
Part 2 of the video “AIC: Journey from 1617 to Today” is now available. This section focuses on the dedicated women of charity in various countries around the world. A six-minute combined version (Parts 1 and 2 together) can be found here.