by John Freund, CM | May 1, 2013 | Vincentian Family
“Soul Sister” by S. Janet Gildea SC is found in the May issue of E-voc) from the sisters of Charity of Cincinnati. As you make your way along a journey of discernment, the companionship and deep listening of a “soul sister” is a special blessing. Whether...
by John Freund, CM | Apr 30, 2013 | Formation, Vincentian Family
Two millions views on YouTube for a video on Homelessnes! Not bad for a group of DePaul University student filmmakers. A simple yet powerful first person account. Produced by DePaul student filmmakers, a YouTube video of a homeless man in Chicago discussing the...
by John Freund, CM | Apr 30, 2013 | Vincentian Family
Rev. Peter D. Goldbach, C.M. 1911 – 2013 It is with sadness that we announce the death of Fr. Peter Goldbach, C.M. With his rosary in hand, he died peacefully at 8:00 a.m., today, April 30. At this time we also thank God for Peter. He was the oldest confrere...
by John Freund, CM | Apr 29, 2013 | Vincentian Family
In a special to FAMVIN and CMGLOBAL John Maher CM tells of the phone call Fr. Gregory Gay received inviting him to celebrate the Eucharist with Pope Francis. — The message was sudden and startling. “Sr. Marie Claire asks that you call Sr. Claudia at the Casa...
by John Freund, CM | Apr 28, 2013 | Daughters of Charity, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Family Haiti Initiative
The Daughters of Charity prepare Haitian women for business ventures. There are 120 sewing stations at the Daughters of Charity compound in Citè Soleil, Haiti, buzzing with colorful fabrics. Women who live in this ultra-poor neighborhood pay 75 cents daily for access...
by John Freund, CM | Apr 27, 2013 | Vincentian Family
The website of USA Young Vincentians presents a prayer for Vincentian Youth. Saint Vincent de Paul, missionary and evangelizer of the poor, grant us, through your intercession: Courageous youth willing to light the fire of divine love in all beings, to continue the...
