by John Freund, CM | Nov 10, 2007 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Vincentian Family
The 12th annual Newman C. Eberhardt, C.M. Lecture at Saint John’s Seminary in California is titled “Disfigurement and Reconfiguration: The Contribution of Jean Vanier and L’Arche to a Renewed Social Order”. The series, named in honor of Newman... by John Freund, CM | Nov 10, 2007 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Vincentian Family
A young woman joined the Vincentian Lay Missionaries for service Jimma, Ethiopia. Her month of service included teaching English, as she expected. But “the Daughters of Charity main mission was providing a better life for families living in two leper... by annaread | Nov 7, 2007 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Vincentian Family
Climbing rents in Juneau Alaska has contributed to a growing problem of homelessness. Now a housing advocate will work in a position managed by the St Vincent de Paul Society. Stan Marston says his is a “one stop shop” that “will prevent... by annaread | Nov 7, 2007 | Evangelization, Vincentian Family
Sister Mary Janet McGilley, a Sister of Charity of Leavenworth who served Saint Mary College as its president for 25 years, was inducted Saturday into the Mid-America Education Hall of Fame. The first woman to serve as president of the college, Sister McGilley died in... by annaread | Nov 7, 2007 | Vincentian Family
Sister of Charity of Nazareth Rose Plathottam was assaulted Saturday at Chetanalaya, a facility run by the Sisters for physically challenged girls. Local coverage characterized her injuries as “not serious”. In June 2005 Chetanalaya was invaded by armed... by annaread | Nov 6, 2007 | Evangelization, News, Vincentian Family
A new challenge for St Vincent de Paul thrift stores is making sure unsafe toys donated to the stores are destroyed, not distributed. The ingenious solution of the Indianapolis Society of St Vincent de Paul is reported in this brief TV news story.
