by John Freund, CM | Dec 2, 2007 | Congregation of the Mission, Vincentian Family
As in previous years I would like to begin the Advent Reflection with a story from my past history as a missionary. Reflection on this story has helped me to grasp more fully the understanding of Advent as the great mystery which leads us to the celebration of the... by John Freund, CM | Dec 1, 2007 | Vincentian Family
Thirteen deaf students students from a Brothers of Charity-run school for the deaf in Indonesia presented a 45-minute drama about the congregation’s mission and service. The drama was part of a Mass marking the 200th anniversary of the congregation’s... by John Freund, CM | Dec 1, 2007 | Vincentian Family
Ferdinand Labitag has released a second video to YouTube. This 8 minute video concerns the holy ones of the Vincentian family. His earlier video focused on Vincentian vows. We have opened up a YouTube “group” called famvin and a YouTube... by sjs | Dec 1, 2007 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Vincentian Family
Food banks around the U.S. are experiencing critical shortages of food. As are other organizations, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul food pantry in Cincinnati is being forced to reduce the amount of food it is able to give to needy families. “Donations are down,... by sjs | Nov 30, 2007 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Vincentian Family
There has been much recent U.S. press about people losing homes because they can’t pay mortgages they should not have been given. In Ireland too, St. Vincent de Paul Society is finding increasing numbers experiencing poverty due to crippling mortgage payments... by John Freund, CM | Nov 29, 2007 | Vincentian Family
The holiday season focuses our attention on gratitude and service to others. In this short video clip, Fr. Dennis Holtschneider, President of DePaul University, speaks about the Vincentian leadership characteristic of always keeping the big picture in mind in...
