by John Freund, CM | Sep 7, 2013 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
At the age of 24 Frank Duff’s life took a new turn when he joined the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul in 1913 . Normally a high-society man, Frank was now exposed to the real poverty of Dublin of that time. Many who lived in tenement squalor were forced to...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 6, 2013 | Vincentian Family
Ria Flom of DEPAUL IRELAND writes.. “Great news!! We’ve been shortlisted for the Coca Cola Thank You Fund and with your help we have the potential to secure €10,000 or €25,000. The winners will be partly selected by popular votes… so we need your...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 4, 2013 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, Vincentian Family
The international President of the AIC (known as Ladies of Charity in the USA) writes to their leadership in various countries about initial plaans to celebrate their 400th anniversary! An anniversary such as this is a rare one. Dear friends the National Presidents,...
by Famvin Media Resources | Sep 3, 2013 | Vincentian Family
VinFormation presents “Ozanam’s Vision: Being Christian in a Modern World.” This new feature, in honor of Ozanam’s Feast Day, consists of four mini-presentations: Ozanam in the Vincentian Tradition: A Man of Ideas, A Man of Action Ozanam:...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 31, 2013 | Sisters of Charity, Vincentian Family
Sisters, motorcycle gang form unlikely bond in Milwaukee Amy Guckeen of Catholic News Service writes “Don’t let their veils and name — Sisters of Charity of St. Joan Antida — deceive you. Members of the Milwaukee order aren’t just brides...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 31, 2013 | Sisters of Charity, Vincentian Family
Hundreds Attend Installation of the New Central Leadership Team Sisters of Charity of Nazareth family members around the globe were able to view the live webcast of the new Central Leadership Team on August 31, 2013. Hundreds of people attended the actual Ritual of...