by Beth | Apr 8, 2003 | Vincentian Family
The Murder of Chaplain John A. Ryan: A new look at the court-martial of Pfc. William C. Manis. On the night of April 5, 1948, Capt. John A. Ryan, C.M. – Catholic chaplain Sugamo Prison – was murdered outside the main gate of the prison. Three months later,...
by Beth | Apr 8, 2003 | Vincentian Family
“This painting (acrylic – 24″X30”) of Frederick Ozanam was commission by Lourdes Hospital in Binghamton, NY to be displayed in their education hall dedicated to this Blessed man. The portrait depicts Frederick as a husband, scholar and a man of...
by Beth | Apr 7, 2003 | Vincentian Family
In many countries the Conference members are directly facing the consequences of the war. They need financial means to provide the necessary help every day. They also need everyone’s prayers to turn their environment into DEEDS OF PEACE.Dear Confreres, The Iraq...
by Beth | Apr 6, 2003 | Vincentian Family
More 1000 Vincentians are expected to attend the 89th National Meeting of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul will be held September 3-6 in Atlanta.Among the featured speakers… Fr. Bryon Heihir, Dr. Diana Hayes, Msgr. Richard Lopez. For fuerther details as they...
by Beth | Apr 6, 2003 | Vincentian Family
“The only men within the Church to provide relief for women [in the 1890’s] were the members of the St. VIncent de Paul Society, whose leaders asserted that the plight of widows equaled that of orphans.”From ERIN’S DAUGHTERS IN AMERICA, IRISH...
by Beth | Apr 4, 2003 | Vincentian Family
Report in SVDP-LA newsletter shows how work of Vincentians Inspires non-Vincentians Lenten Soup Night is funded by donations from conference members, who provide canned soup and rolls, she said. In addition, some non-Vincentians “have just chimed in and helped,”...
