by John Freund, CM | Jun 29, 2013 | Daughters of Charity, Vincentian Family
According to the local paper “Tourists are flocking en masse to the home of the peace-filled Daughters of Charity property in Emmitsburg, just as the U.S. Army did in 1863.” The story continues… The new Charity Afire museum opened Friday at the...
by John Freund, CM | Jun 28, 2013 | Congregation of the Mission, Vincentian Family
Who are we? How are we doing? What do we need to do? These are the questions implicit in the two-week meeting of the Provincial leaders of the Congregation of the Mission. They will represent more than 3,000 Vincentian priests and brothers working in 50 provinces in... by John Freund, CM | Jun 25, 2013 | Vincentian Family
The Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth (SCL) hosted the annual Federation leadership and NGO liaison meeting in Leavenworth, Kansas. The theme of the Federation meeting was “Courageous Charity— Deepening Collaboration”. Donna Markham OP, addressed the Charity...
by John Freund, CM | Jun 25, 2013 | Vincentian Family
At the Federation meeting SC NGO liaisons met to discuss their congregations’ work on issues of peace and justice. Caroljean Willie SC NGO representative at the United Nations (UN), gave a report on her work this year highlighting the major issues facing the...
by John Freund, CM | Jun 25, 2013 | Vincentian Family
Sr. Louise Gallhue, DC introduces Faith Afire, the Newsletter of the Daughters of Charity St. Louise Province and its well over 500 Daughters. Dear Friends, “Go then courageously, advancing moment by moment on the path on which God has placed you in order to reach... by John Freund, CM | Jun 24, 2013 | Disasters and Responses, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
Lynn L’Heureux writes… There are so many stories and such loss. My husband and I were moved to tears at each story. It is tough when you lose your mementos. One aboriginal on the reserve who was evacuated brought his drum to the temporary shelter and he...
