by John Freund, CM | Apr 18, 2013 | Vincentian Family
A New Pope, with a Vincentian Heart The following is a reflection on the recent election of Pope Francis by Fr. G. Gregory Gay,C.M., Superior General of the Congregation of the Mission and the Daughters of Charity: When Pope Francis was announced as our new Pope, I...
by John Freund, CM | Apr 17, 2013 | Systemic change, Vincentian Family
Lifting the veil on the group that has been planning the nearly decade long series of Vincentian Family meetings held around the country and even in cyberspace.  See them in action as they plan for the 2013 VinFam Gathering: October 25 (3 PM) – Oct. 27 (noon) Regional...
by John Freund, CM | Apr 17, 2013 | Vincentian Family
In a wide-ranging interview on the new international site of the SVDP Michael Thio, international President of the Society of St. Vincent dePaul  suggests As Vincentians worthy of our name : LET us Dare to Encounter Jesus with Love and Conviction in our hearts. LET...
by John Freund, CM | Apr 16, 2013 | Vincentian Family
About 300,000 people in Cincinnati are unsure of where they’ll get their next meal. This includes 100,000 children. Papa Johns and the Cincinnati SVDP are partnering to help feed them. See details in this...
by John Freund, CM | Apr 15, 2013 | Vincentian Family
A NEW SVDP WEBSITE! The Society of St. Vincent dePaul offers a gift for the 200th anniversary of the birth of Blessed Frederic Ozanam. Even at this stage in development one can see the possibilities. For example an interactive map of where the Society serves. Go to...
by John Freund, CM | Apr 15, 2013 | Daughters of Charity, Vincentian Family
Excerpts from an Interview with a Daughter of Charity returning from Syria You were previously in Northern Syria, and you left there … What was your work there with your sisters? Can you briefly tell us the reasons for your departure? I will give you some...