by John Freund, CM | Sep 20, 2013 | Vincentian Family
On September 18, the psychiatric centre of the Brothers of Charity in Bukavu received the triannual Caritas International – Deckers Award because of the remarkable pioneering work in mental health care in Congo’s war-torn South Kivu Province. The psychiatric centre,...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 20, 2013 | Sisters of Charity, Vincentian Family
For more than 50 years, Sister Ruth Anne has been passionately helping children with special needs stay at home and in community. Sister Ruth Anne admits her patience must be “God-given” or she couldn’t do the work she is called to do. That patience, her special...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 19, 2013 | Sisters of Charity, Vincentian Family
Formed and upheld and by their spiritual founders St. Vincent de Paul and St Mother Louise de Marillac in spirit, charism and Holy Rules, the Sisters of Charity of Zagreb brought the flame of Vincentian charism first to Croatia and the countries of the southeastern...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 18, 2013 | Vincentian Family
Mother Seton arrived at the house on Paca Street the day of the dedication of the Seminary Chapel in 1808. She, her three daughters, and several other girls called the Paca Street house their home for only one year, 1808 to 1809. During that year, she befriended a... by John Freund, CM | Sep 17, 2013 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
So what if we are old, fewer in numbers, don’t have enough money, too many people are abusing the system. We’ve all heard the excuses why we can’t do more. “Go, do not be afraid, and serve.” challenges Jim Paddon, President of the...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 16, 2013 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
The International President of the SVDP is interviewed on TV with Ralph Middlecamp, President of the Milwaukee SVDP. The 20 minute wide-ranging interview flows very smoothly and is well worth the investment of time. It took place in the context of the National Meeting...
