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Managing the Patrimony of the Poor – Proceedings
by John Freund, CM | Oct 31, 2013 | Vincentian Family
Managing the Patrimony of the Poor as Wise Stewards A workshop for members of the Vincentian family examining principles and practices of Vincentian asset management. Dear Confreres, Sisters and members of the International Vincentian Family, he Vincentian Studies...
Ladies of Charity – New Strategic Plan
by John Freund, CM | Oct 31, 2013 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, Vincentian Family
New Strategic Plan Developed During its spring meeting in April, the LCUSA Board of Directors, aided by facilitator Karen DeHais, worked through a multi-step process to develop a new strategic plan which will provide a framework for activities over the next five...
Spirituality of Systemic Change
by John Freund, CM | Oct 30, 2013 | Spirituality and Spiritual Practice, Systemic change
Fr. Guillermo “Memo” Campuzano, CM reflects on Spirituality and Systemic Change
Sixteen Vincentian Family Leaders meet
by John Freund, CM | Oct 30, 2013 | Vincentian Family
On the occasion of the Vincentian Family Gathering in Indianapolis sixteen leaders of the branches of the Vincentian Family in North America gathered on October 24-25 in Indianapolis, IN to deepen their relationships and to explore further collaboration, especially in...
International Systemic Change Commission
by John Freund, CM | Oct 30, 2013 | Systemic change, Vincentian Family
With all the talk about systemic change in the Vincentian Family who are the people promoting it at the international level.The International Commission fostering Systemic Change recently met in Rome. See this gallery of the members at work. A list of articles on...
Vincentians Sent Forth…
by John Freund, CM | Oct 29, 2013 | Vincentian Family
From the beginning of the Commissioning ceremony concluding the 2013 Vincentian Family Gathering.... In the spirit of St. Vincent de Paul, St. Louise de Marillac, Blessed Frederic Ozanam, Blessed Rosalie Rendu, and St. Elizabeth Ann, we must go into the whole world,...
Pope responds to his 10 million Twitter followers
by John Freund, CM | Oct 29, 2013 | Pope
Dear Followers: I understand there are now over 10 million of you! I thank you with all my heart and ask you to continue praying for me. Pope Francis @Pontifex 27 Oct
Ozanam: Finding and Bringing the presence of God
by John Freund, CM | Oct 29, 2013 | Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
Finding and Bringing the Presence of God: The Roots of Ozanam's Passion for Charity and Justice In this series of slides Ralph Middlecamp of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul describes the times of Frederic Ozanam, the progression of his social thought, and some...
“Take-away” from VFG Indianapolis
by John Freund, CM | Oct 28, 2013 | Vincentian Family
"The take-away" had a very practical meaning for each of the more than 150 the participants at the recent Vincentian Family Gathering. At the conclusion they received a FlashDrive loaded with material for planning regional systemic change meetings. In effect they...
Self-Righteous or Righteous?
by John Freund, CM | Oct 28, 2013 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Lynn L'Heureux raises some important questions ....Why Pray? - Self Righteous or Righteous? –– Do what you Can - Where does your path lead? in her reflections for Tuesday October 29, 2013 Dear Lord God, our Father in heaven we begin another day. I pray you show...