by John Freund, CM | Jul 19, 2013 | Daughters of Charity, Vincentian Family
AmanecerĀ was started by Sr. Stephanie Murray of the Daughters of Charity in 1981. She was motivated by the increasing number of abandoned children living on the streets of the city as a result of poor economic conditions. “A new beginning where the past is...
by John Freund, CM | Jul 19, 2013 | Vincentian Family
A light, but insightful, moment from the recent gathering of the Congregation of the Mission leadership representing over 50 countries…. During his presentation on provincial planning Fr. Joe Agostino offered this gem which brought many knowing nods…...
by John Freund, CM | Jul 19, 2013 | Vincentian Family
The Youth Festival has the objective to promote the meeting of man with God, through the beauty expressed in the artistic shows and Brazilās natural and cultural richness. All the cultural and religious acts are strongly rooted in Catholic Christian faith, but go...
by John Freund, CM | Jul 18, 2013 | Vincentian Family
There really is an app for that… and it is available for just about all mobile platforms.. Information about logistics, transport, food, as well as the official schedule can be found on theĀ Rio2013 app. World Youth Day, an international meeting of young people...
by John Freund, CM | Jul 18, 2013 | Vincentian Family
RomeReportsĀ – World Youth Day wants to take the world by surprise. So among other events, on Sunday July 28th, an enormous flash-mob is being organized, featuring two million dancers. Its creators have even produced a video explaining the various dance steps,...
by John Freund, CM | Jul 18, 2013 | Vincentian Family, Vincentian Marian Youth
As Vincentian Marian Youth gather in Belo Horizonte for the wonderful days of World Youth Day they also celebrate the anniversary of their founding in 1847. Juventino Catillero, CM produced the following video. See also his video about the Visitors Meeting in New...