by John Freund, CM | Feb 15, 2010 | Justice and Peace, Vincentian Family
The St Vincent de Paul Society has welcomed the Federal Government’s move to allow disadvantaged people to access Centrelink payments weekly rather than fortnightly, but reiterated its opposition to compulsory income management.
by John Freund, CM | Feb 13, 2010 | Daughters of Charity, Vincentian Family
The Vincentian Encyclopedia has posted a brief history of Affiliates of the Daughters of Charity. “Interestingly, the Daughters were formed as Affiliates of the Ladies of Charity; i.e., the laity was in charge and the Daughters assisted them.”
by John Freund, CM | Feb 12, 2010 | Congregation of the Mission, Vincentian Family
On the occasion of the 350th anniversary of the famous Monsieur Portail, one of Vincent’s closest companions, the Spanish famvin site is presenting a series of 5 portraits . The Vincentian Encyclopedia in English is adding them as the translations become...
by John Freund, CM | Feb 11, 2010 | Vincentian Family
This YouTube video comes from the Philippines.
by John Freund, CM | Feb 10, 2010 | Church, Vincentian Family
“Did you have the opportunity to see yesterday’s (2/10) Oprah Winfrey Show? I received several phone calls, “Do you have your tv on? turn on Oprah…she has nuns on her program!” I was enroute in my car at the time so only managed to see...
by John Freund, CM | Feb 10, 2010 | Daughters of Charity, Vincentian Family
Click on this YouTube link to view the latest video from the Daughters of Charity YouTube channel. It is a reflection on “The mission of the Daughters of Charity is to serve Christ in persons who are poor.”