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The Vincentian Family is a movement made up of more than 160 institutions and some 4,000,000 people who follow Jesus Christ, serving the poor, as did St. Vincent de Paul, St. Louise de Marillac and many other believers who, over the last four centuries, have enriched the Vincentian charism.
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Emmitsburg’s Prequel
by John Freund, CM | Sep 18, 2013 | Vincentian Family
Mother Seton arrived at  the house on Paca Street  the day of the dedication of the Seminary Chapel in 1808. She, her three daughters, and several other girls called the Paca Street house their home for only one year, 1808 to 1809. During that year, she befriended a...
25,000 Women,Teens, Mobile phones and Micro-finance
by John Freund, CM | Sep 18, 2013 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Systemic change
Perhaps an unlikely pairing of topics. But the Center for Financial Inclusion describes how these concepts can be dynamically related. Â "If you want your message to be heard, go to where your intended audience is. If that intended audience is teenagers in the U.S.,...
The Francis Chronicles
by John Freund, CM | Sep 17, 2013 | Pope
Pope Francis is certainly having an impact with his simplicity and humility. People across a wide spectrum of believers, unbelievers and sceptics are paying attention. With The Francis Chronicles, reports on the ministry of the world's parish priest, the NCR has...
So what! Go and serve!
by John Freund, CM | Sep 17, 2013 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
So what if we are old, fewer in numbers, don't have enough money, too many people are abusing the system. Â We've all heard the excuses why we can't do more. "Go, do not be afraid, and serve." challenges Jim Paddon, President of the Ontario Council in Canada. Â We "must...
Courage to be humble
by John Freund, CM | Sep 17, 2013 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul
 "Do you have the courage to be humble?" is one of the questions Lynn L'Heureux raises in her weekly Vincentian Reflection. Then there is a question of whether hope is on your "A" list. And is it true that "Never" ruins progress? "Should be offer things up?" Do you...
Catholic Bishops on massive food cuts
by John Freund, CM | Sep 16, 2013 | Justice and Peace
Catholic bishops have asked the U.S. House of Representatives to reject $40 billion in proposed cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as the food stamp program. “Adequate and nutritious food is a fundamental human right and a...
International SVDP President Video interview
by John Freund, CM | Sep 16, 2013 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
The International President of the SVDP is interviewed on TV with Ralph Middlecamp, President of the Milwaukee SVDP. The 20 minute wide-ranging interview flows very smoothly and is well worth the investment of time. It took place in the context of the National Meeting...
Vincent’s cleverness
by Ross Reyes Dizon | Sep 16, 2013 | Reflections
Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time (C), September 22, 2013 – Amos 8, 4-7; 1 Tim 2, 1-8; Lk 16, 1-13 There was no needy person among them (Acts 4, 34) As one who manages well his household, Jean de Paul sends his son Vincent to school. He sees in the boy promising...
Vincentians link spirituality, outreach
by John Freund, CM | Sep 15, 2013 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
"When most Catholics think of their nearest St. Vincent dePaul Society, most see it as a sectarian social welfare agency that helps feed, clothe and shelter the poor. That it does. " writes the Catholic Herald.However, it continues... "But there is so much more, say...
LCUSA – Servicette; Advocacy; Assembly
by John Freund, CM | Sep 15, 2013 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, Vincentian Family
The current issue of the Servicette is now available. Included with the many fine features is a response from the national leadership to a letter from a member concerned about delving too much into "politics". It is not too late to register for the upcoming National...