by John Freund, CM | Dec 20, 2013 | Vincentian Family
Academics from the United States, Europe and farther afield will analyse and discuss the challenges that now face society as a result of the global downturn, due in part to the breaches in public trust and ethical behaviour in business, politics and other social...
by John Freund, CM | Dec 20, 2013 | Vincentian Family
This year the European Academy of Sciences and Arts in Salzburg awarded the “Tolerance Award” to the Argentinian-Slovenian Lazarist Father Pedro Opeka CM . Opeka , who works as a missionary in Madagascar helped make the life of about 100,000 Malagasies more dignified,...
by John Freund, CM | Dec 19, 2013 | Systemic change, Vincentian Family
“Tis the season to give… games!” St. VIncent is quoted as saying we ” should mix the useful and the agreeable.” VinFormation offers just that – games that provide an opportunity to test knowledge and skills while gently educating...
by John Freund, CM | Dec 18, 2013 | Vincentian Family
The Vincentian Connection: December 2013 is a fine example of using new media to tell the story. St. Vincent de Paul’s magazine tells the story of the volunteers and donors, who feed, clothe, house and heal homeless individuals and working-poor families in...
by John Freund, CM | Dec 17, 2013 | Daughters of Charity, Vincentian Family
“Hearts rejoice in Sr. Hilda Gleason’s 80 years vocation as a Daughter of Charity. Sister Hilda Gleason celebrated her 80th anniversary as a Daughter of Charity in October at Villa St. Michael, Emmitsburg, MD. Many of us remember Sister Hilda as president... by John Freund, CM | Dec 17, 2013 | Sisters of Charity, Vincentian Family
Pope Francis issued a decree to certify a miracle attributed to the intercession of American nun Miriam Teresa Demjanovich. Her cause for beatification will be forwarded to Pope Francis for a final decision. Background from an earlier famvin story…. “Miriam...
