by John Freund, CM | Feb 19, 2013 | Vincentian Family
“This year’s Lenten Message by the Holy Father holds a truly Vincentian theme. He tells us that Lent and the year of faith “offer a valuable opportunity to meditate on the relationship between faith and charity.” (LM, 2013, 1) In both Porta Fidei and the Lenten...
by John Freund, CM | Feb 18, 2013 | Daughters of Charity, Vincentian Family
Collaboration is a buzz word in the Vincentian Family today. Rosalie Rendu provides a model for the followers of Vincent and Louise. Members of the Vincentian Family, Affiliates, and lay collaborators in Vincentian ministries have an opportunity to gather for 4 days...
by John Freund, CM | Feb 17, 2013 | Vincentian Family
The St Vincent de Paul Society of Australia’s 2012 National Overview publication is now available online. “I was a stranger and you welcomed me” As implied by the name, this publication of 25 pages contaiing many items contains an summary some of work of the St...
by John Freund, CM | Feb 17, 2013 | Vincentian Family
The church young Catholics want As a young Catholic who works with many young Catholics, Annie Selak, offers these thoughts in a Washington Post piece. A church that takes our experience seriously A church that emphasizes the inclusive ministry of Jesus A church that...
by John Freund, CM | Feb 17, 2013 | Daughters of Charity, Vincentian Family
Mother General of the Daughters of Charity, Sr. Evelyne, DC, visits a a Daughter of Charity school on her first visit the Province of the West. The Our Lady of Talpa School community was honored and delighted to cap off Catholic Schools Week in a very special way this...
by John Freund, CM | Feb 16, 2013 | Vincentian Family
Sr. Carol Jean Willie has updated her effective presentation on Vincentian Family involvement in Systemic Change. This presentation goes beyond the keynote to the 150 people who gathered in Indianapolis to explore next steps in the Vincentian Family’s...
