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Lessons – Pope Francis on laundry duty
A former Jesuit seminarian and former Managing Director of JP Morgan, Chris Lowney offers insights into Francis' leadership in this CNN piece When Pope Francis was put on laundry duty. There is much food for thought... and practice here. (CNN) – Every day, millions...
Key to the kingdom
Thirty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Jesus Christ, King of the Universe (C), November 24, 2013 – 2 Sam 5, 1-3; Col 1, 12-20; Lk 23, 35-43 Did not God choose those who are poor to be heirs of the kingdom? (Jas 2, 5) The inscription announces Jesus the king of the...
Sister of Charity – Episcopal Delegate
Sister Maryann Seton Lopiccolo is ready to listen and happy to help. With her concern for others and her willing hands, she fosters a spirit of community in her role as Episcopal Delegate for Religious in the Diocese of Brooklyn, NY. Sisters of Charity of Halifax...
Vincentian who annointed President Kennedy
Vincentian Father Oscar Huber was a hard-working, dedicated pastor who made many friends throughout his years of faithful ministry. He is still remembered for all that... And for one other thing. A Dallas pastor at the time, he administered last rites to President...
How did I live the Year of Faith?
On the threshold of the Year of Faith Sr. Catherine was stunned by a call to go to Turkey even though she did not speak the language. The story of this Year of Faith is recounted on the international website of the Daughters of Charity and begins..."How did I live the...
Joy, Energy – Seton Spirituality Center
Sisters of Charity – Halifax asked S. Lorraine: “What gives you joy?… Energy?”
Vincentian Family Statistics
What is your guess about how many are in the Vincentian Family?
These are the latest reliable statistics and does not represent a complete list.
Google resources for Typhoon Haiyan
Google launched several crisis tools for those affected by Super Typhoon Haiyan, one of the strongest storms ever, which has ravaged towns and villages across central Philippines, leaving a suspected 10,000 people dead in just one city and more than 600,000 displaced....
Papa Francis, The Prodigal, and “the Good Son.”
How do you feel about Pope Francis’ style? It is no secret that his now famous interview has provoked quite a variety of reactions, frequently serving as a kind of Rorschach test. Dr. Gregory Popcak come to grips with his own reactions when he writes "I recently had...
Vincentian Center Bereavement Conference
Vincentian collaboration focuses on bereavement and healing. The universal experience of grief and the ever expanding fields of neuroscience and spirituality drew almost 250 persons to St. John’s on November 9 for a bereavement conference, The Journey to Healing:...