by John Freund, CM | Aug 31, 2009 | Vincentian Family
The ‘Belgian Vincent de Paul’ Peter Joseph Triest, founder of the Brothers of Charity, was born on the 31 August 1760 in Brussels. They are dedicated to tending the sick, sheltering poor workmen, caring for the aged and people suffering mental illness, ...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 30, 2009 | Vincentian Family
“Visual Charity: Celebrating Sisters of Charity in Art, Architecture and Artifact” will run from Sept. 20 through Oct. 25 the Studio San Giuseppe Art Gallery at the College of Mount St. Joseph. Among the highlights will be works by sisters who were art professors and...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 29, 2009 | Vincentian Family
“The Charity Chair.” This chair is made of recycled/recyclable materials and its Escher-like shape is inspired by the cornets worn by the Daughters of Charity order (i.e. a nun’s hat). This chair is a finalist in a competition for creating...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 28, 2009 | Vincentian Family
The Bishops’ of the Philippines note the 350th anniversary for Vincentians.”Since the Vincentian Family is present in many of the dioceses in the Philippines, the program of the Jubilee Year will reinforce the thrust of the Second Plenary Council of the...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 27, 2009 | Vincentian Family
We send you this communication to inform you that on the web page of the Vincentian Family it is now possible to access a section dedicated to the 350th anniversary of the deaths of Saint Vincent and Saint Louise. Clicking on the website www.famvin.org you will see a...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 27, 2009 | Vincentian Family
Sister Alice Ann O’Neill, SC, a professional cellist and teacher, researched the place of music in the life of Elizabeth Ann Bayley Seton. She shared the highlights of this research during the Concert in the Basilica during the Emmitsburg Bicentennial weekend...