by John Freund, CM | Feb 7, 2013 | Vincentian Family
“I am sending you two young men. They are very enthusiastic about the practice of charity but they are young and impetuous and they need guidance” This is how one of the key figures in the founding of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Emmanuel Bailly...
by John Freund, CM | Feb 7, 2013 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, Vincentian Family
You might be surprised at what Louise de Marillac, Elizabeth Bayley Seton, Catherine Harkins Founder of LCUSA had in common beyond being women who lived lives of mission. All were widows. The first two are relatively well known. Catherine Harkins was twice widowed....
by John Freund, CM | Feb 7, 2013 | Vincentian Family
The Vincentian Family in India will grapple with Systemic Change in a 3 day seminar featuring key members of the international Systemic CHange committee. Robert Maloney CM, Gene Smith SSVP, Pedro Opeka CM, James Claffey SSVP, Patricia deNava AIC, Norberto Carcellar...
by John Freund, CM | Feb 6, 2013 | Spirituality and Spiritual Practice, Vincentian Family
Awarded the French Legion of Honor Medal, mysteriously still has fresh flowers put on her grave in Paris, stood at the barricades ministering and calling for peace in time of war, mentor to a group of young collegians who work continues today in almost every country...
by John Freund, CM | Feb 6, 2013 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Vincentian Family
“In Bangladesh, the camera crew slept on mats in huts, side-by-side with villagers who are using micro-lending to pull themselves out of abject poverty. In the county jail in Benton Harbor, Michigan, they were behind bars with the inmates — mothers whose lives,...
by John Freund, CM | Feb 5, 2013 | Vincentian Family
In 2013, all over the world, Vincentians are celebrating the 200th Anniversary of the birth of Frederic Ozanam . To celebrate this time of special grace and blessing for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, the National Office of the US is offering the following...
