by John Freund, CM | Jan 19, 2013 | Vincentian Family
Depaul UK in the North East is delighted to have been awarded £38,000 for a new service which will enable it to help young homeless people move out of homelessness accommodation and into private tenancies. The funding is has been awarded to three projects in the North...
by John Freund, CM | Jan 19, 2013 | Vincentian Family
Sr. CJ Wille, SC has drafted a list of 10 steps towards systemic change. Which steps cause you the most difficulties? Vision Have a holistic vision that addresses both individual and social needs, as well as spiritual and physical needs. Clearly articulate your hopes...
by John Freund, CM | Jan 18, 2013 | Disasters and Responses, Vincentian Family
“The SVdP was a first responder in the wake of this tragedy on Staten Island, N.Y., on site even before FEMA or the Red Cross were on the scene” writes Roger Playwin, Chief Executive Officer SVDPUSA. He continues… Some 30 to 50 Vincentians,...
by John Freund, CM | Jan 17, 2013 | Vincentian Family
Recognizing the diversity of the United States culture, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul has developed a handbook to help its individual conferences — and even other Catholic groups — to better understand the multicultural face of God. “More and more we’re...
by John Freund, CM | Jan 17, 2013 | Vincentian Family
Whether you are looking for a prayer to begin a meeting, need a prayer for a particular situation you are facing, submitting a prayer that has special meaning to you, or just exploring the possibilities of how you can nurture your prayer life, Saint Louis University...
by John Freund, CM | Jan 16, 2013 | Evangelization, Vincentian Family
This is the question posed by a recent special on NPR More Young People Are Moving Away From Religion, But Why? One-fifth of Americans are religiously unaffiliated, and those younger than 30 especially seem to be drifting from organized religion. Regardless of the...