by John Freund, CM | Jun 15, 2013 | Vincentian Family
If you have ever wondered where in the world the Society of St. Vincent dePaul is present visit an impressive interactive map locating all the national Councils in the world. It will bring to life Frederick Ozanam’s dream of encircling the world in a band of...
by John Freund, CM | Jun 15, 2013 | Vincentian Family
According to the official website of World Youth Day Rio – Churches, halls, gymnasiums and auditoriums have been reserved for catechesis during WYD Rio2013. The 273 events are divided in ten different regions in Rio de Janeiro and neighboring dioceses, called...
by John Freund, CM | Jun 13, 2013 | Vincentian Family
The Sisters of Charity of Halifax provide a periodic summary of events around the Sisters of Charity Federation. The June edition offers information about how the various members of the Federation have been involved with  the Nuns on the bus for immigration, a...
by John Freund, CM | Jun 12, 2013 | Sisters of Charity, Vincentian Family
Congratulations to the new Central Leadership team which was just elected at our General Assembly. Susan Gatz, SCN, was elected President, Sangeeta Ayithamattam, SCN, was elected first Vice President and Brenda Gonzales, SCN, was elected second Vice President. (Click...
by John Freund, CM | Jun 11, 2013 | Vincentian Family
The 2004 movie Hotel Rwanda told the harrowing story of the massacres of 1994. But what happened after that? Fr. Zeracristos Yosief, CM Assistant General of the Congregation of the Mission shares this report of a recent visit to...
by John Freund, CM | Jun 11, 2013 | Vincentian Family
World Youth Day in Rio will provide Vincentian Family  youth many opportunities to deepen their commitment to go the poor as Bl. Frederic Ozanam asked  his companions. The following video gives a flavor of their mission and music. The words of the video follow below...