by Beth | Jan 1, 2011 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, Vincentian Family
The AIC does not merely trace its roots back to Vincent but also lives its heritage in its work in Madagascar. Madagascar is one of the poorest countries in the world. Two million children under the age of 15 go to work every day instead of attending school, according...
by Beth | Jan 1, 2011 | Vincentian Family
With floods in Australia “almost reaching biblical proportions” (BBC) State President of the St Vincent de Paul Society in Queensland, Brian Moore today announced that St Vincent de Paul Society Queensland has opened its Vinnies Christmas Flood Appeal in...
by John Freund, CM | Dec 30, 2010 | Vincentian Family
“Harvesting Theological Abundance From Elizabeth Seton’s Story” is not only the title of a presentation by Regina Bechtle, SC but also a way of celebrating her feast. VinFormation offers a number of resources for those wishing to celebrate her feast in...
by John Freund, CM | Dec 30, 2010 | Vincentian Family
SYDNEY: The big retail stores in Sydney are not the only one experiencing a downturn in spending at the moment. Dr Andy Marks, senior researcher for the St VIncent de Paul Society says that rising interest rates, accommodation shortages, and steep food and...
by John Freund, CM | Dec 29, 2010 | Daughters of Charity, Vincentian Family
The blog, Daughters of Charity in Gaza, reports, “We (at the Saint Vincent home for severely disabled children) start Christmas with this mass a long and intense preparation path leading us to the feast today.” The parishioners, even in the midst of...
by John Freund, CM | Dec 27, 2010 | Vincentian Family
St. John’s was a top “campus reducer” with a 12.2% overall reduction in energy. This earned 4th place in National College Contest to Save Energy. Held from November 1 – 19, the Campus Conservation Nationals 2010 engaged colleges and universities in an effort to slash...