by John Freund, CM | Apr 2, 2011 | Vincentian Family
In a year when microfinance has been scrutinized like never before, Zafèn, has raised $350,000 in its inaugural year to fund business and social projects that generate sustainable economic development inHaiti. More than 500 projects across Haiti received an... by John Freund, CM | Apr 2, 2011 | Vincentian Family
Renato Lima, member of the SSVP in Brazil, has been designated to receive the Medal of Legislative Merit. This medal is awarded by the Brazilian Parliament for “relevant services to world peace and humanitarian causes”. The SSVP International President, Michael... by John Freund, CM | Apr 2, 2011 | Vincentian Family
WE NEED AN OZANAM’S MIRACLE writes the Vincent de Paul Society in Brazil. “Here in Brazil we are need of a miracle for our brother vincentian João Marcos Andrietta. Man of faith who fights against a disease that medical science so far found no cure (Amyotrophic... by John Freund, CM | Apr 1, 2011 | Vincentian Family
Famvin has almost completed its move to a new Internet service in collaboration with the Spanish Vincentian website Somos Vicencianos. There may still be some glitches which we will try to catch as quickly as possible. You should be noticing some significant... by John Freund, CM | Mar 30, 2011 | Daughters of Charity, Vincentian Family
As we begin to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the start of the Civil War, one example of this service that should be highlighted is the work of the Sisters of Charity at Satterlee Military Hospital. The sisters ministered to thousands of wounded and dying Civil...
by John Freund, CM | Mar 30, 2011 | Vincentian Family
From the SVDP USA – Budget Cuts Imperil Those Living in Poverty – In the coming weeks, Congress will debate deep spending cuts in the federal government’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2011 budget. As members of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, we have an...
