by John Freund, CM | Sep 17, 2013 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
So what if we are old, fewer in numbers, don’t have enough money, too many people are abusing the system. Â We’ve all heard the excuses why we can’t do more. “Go, do not be afraid, and serve.” challenges Jim Paddon, President of the...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 16, 2013 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
The International President of the SVDP is interviewed on TV with Ralph Middlecamp, President of the Milwaukee SVDP. The 20 minute wide-ranging interview flows very smoothly and is well worth the investment of time. It took place in the context of the National Meeting...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 15, 2013 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
“When most Catholics think of their nearest St. Vincent dePaul Society, most see it as a sectarian social welfare agency that helps feed, clothe and shelter the poor. That it does. ” writes the Catholic Herald.However, it continues… “But there...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 15, 2013 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, Vincentian Family
The current issue of the Servicette is now available. Included with the many fine features is a response from the national leadership to a letter from a member concerned about delving too much into “politics”. It is not too late to register for the...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 15, 2013 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, Vincentian Family
The Ladies of Charity-AIC is well represented in the UK with groups in Abbey Wood, Bexley, Darlington, Glasgow and Mill Hill. “They are part of the 200,000 strong International group begun in 1617 by St Vincent De Paul under the title of the Confraternities...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 13, 2013 | Vincentian Family
Julien Spiewak, new Secretary General Dear Vincentian Brothers and Sisters May the Peace and Love of Christ be with you. I’m pleased to inform you that Julien Spiewak will be appointed as the new Secretary General with effect from 27 September 2013. This has been...
