by John Freund, CM | Sep 17, 2007 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, Vincentian Family
“In this talk, I propose to work through three themes: first, the relevance of the Ladies of Charity as St. Vincent’s first foundation; second, the relevance of the Ladies of Charity as a foundation in the United States and the move toward international...
by Beth | Sep 14, 2007 | Vincentian Family
For the first time in the 160 year history of the Society of St Vincent de Paul in Ireland, a woman has been elected president National President. Mairead Bushnell is a teacher, long-time community activist, and mother of four who joined the Society in 1986. Read...
by Beth | Sep 12, 2007 | Vincentian Family
The international site of Vincentian Marian Youth has published translations of the Pope’s recent address in Loreto to young people: At this moment, we feel as though we are surrounded by the expectations and hopes of millions of young people across the...
by Beth | Sep 12, 2007 | Vincentian Family
The Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement (CIRCLE) has on its Web site three new fact sheets about volunteers in the United States aged 16 to 25, both in and out of school. Look at links to the fact sheets or check volunteer rates sorted...
by Beth | Sep 10, 2007 | Vincentian Family
Sister Mahoney, third president of the College of Saint Elizabeth, died September 9 “after a long life of religious service, community leadership and academic distinction.” Read the tribute to Sister Mahoney at the college’s Web log.
by Beth | Sep 10, 2007 | Vincentian Family
So says Woodrow “Woody” Cornetta, 73, of his second career as a fulltime volunteer with the St. Vincent de Paul Society in Hernando County, Florida. Read the interview at the St. Petersburg Times.