by John Freund, CM | Jun 21, 2013 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
It was a damp February morning as I stood in Line at a local Subway store. It was close to noon and getting busy. For years I regularly purchased Tim Horton cards for handouts. Recently, I discovered the Subway and found I could get a 12″ Sub for six dollars. ... by John Freund, CM | Jun 20, 2013 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
For 10 years, the SSVP has been fighting against loneliness and isolation. This new type of poverty affects all generations and all walks of life. During these times of recession, volunteers convey a message of hope, demonstrating their faith through their willingness...
by John Freund, CM | Jun 20, 2013 | Vincentian Family
The following report about homelessness in Canada is attracting attention within the Society of St. Vincent dePaul. It probably should receive similar attention by all concerned with homelessness in whatever country. The State of Homelessness in Canada: 2013Â (pdf)Â is...
by John Freund, CM | Jun 20, 2013 | Vincentian Family
On occasion of his visit to Paris in May 2013 Thomas Zielinski of Famvin.org met Fr. Gregory Gay CM, Superior General of the Congregation of the Mission. In part two Fr. Greg shares his reflection on Pope Francis after concelebrating a Holy Mass in Vatican; recalls...
by John Freund, CM | Jun 19, 2013 | Vincentian Family
Twenty dollars could get you $20,000 and support their missions and ministries. Invest 90 seconds in this video to learn more. All proceeds from this raffle will support the SCN missions and ministries in the United States, Belize, Botswana, India and Nepal. To enter...
by John Freund, CM | Jun 19, 2013 | Vincentian Family
A new Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities (ACCU) report shows that students at Catholic colleges and universities enjoy more rapid baccalaureate degree completion than their peers in any other sector of higher education. Using data provided by the...
