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Social Justice Concerns of the Daughters of Charity.
by John Freund, CM | Nov 12, 2014 | Daughters of Charity, Justice and Peace
Recommended reading from the November 10, 2014. The Social Justice Link of the Daughters of Charity Dear Sisters, from Sister Sharon Groetsch (St. Louis) This is an article from the NCR that every Daughter of Charity should read! Why doesn't poverty play a bigger...
He means business
by Ross Reyes Dizon | Nov 11, 2014 | Formation, Reflections
Thirty Third Sunday in Ordinary Time (A), November 16, 2014 – Prov 31, 10-13. 19-20. 30-31; 1 Thes 5, 1-6; Mt 25, 14-30 Let us stay alert (1 Thes 5, 6) Jesus keeps urging us, “Do not be afraid.” He does not want our hearts to be troubled or frightened. But without...
Vincentian Bishop on the “Francis Effect”
by John Freund, CM | Nov 11, 2014 | Pope, Vincentian Family
Bishop O’Connell noted the important influence of the former Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio in both the Church and the world at large during a speech entitled “The Francis Effect.”
+Shalini D’Souza, SCN, 76, former President of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth (SCN)
by John Freund, CM | Nov 11, 2014 | Sisters of Charity, Vincentian Family
Shalini D’Souza, SCN, 76, a former Provincial and President of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth (SCN), died November 6, 2014, India. She was the first Indian to head a US-based international religious congregation for women.
Remembering – Humble and Holy – Positive Fasting – God is love
by Lynn L'Heureux | Nov 10, 2014 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Remembering – Humble and Holy – Positive Fasting – God is love Vincentian Day of Prayer and Fast Tuesday November 11, 2014
Fr. Carl Pieber offers summary of historic Assembly
by John Freund, CM | Nov 10, 2014 | Association of the Miraculous Medal
Fr. Carl Pieber, Sub-Director General of International Miraculous Medal Association, offers this final summary of the historic First General Assembly of the International Miraculous Medal Association.
NY Times Retro Report on murder of nuns 35 year later
by John Freund, CM | Nov 10, 2014 | Vincentian Family
In 1980, the murder of four American churchwomen focused attention on the United States’ involvement in El Salvador. Nearly 35 years later, the case continues to take surprising turns.
Program helps those in poverty plan for future
by John Freund, CM | Nov 9, 2014 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Systemic change
Program helps those in poverty plan for future. Those living in poverty often lack the financial planning experience to lift themselves out of it.
How do relationships work when you’re a Sister?
by John Freund, CM | Nov 9, 2014 | Daughters of Charity, Social, Social Media
It’s the big question: How do relationships work when you’re a Sister? Listen in and be a part of the discussion as we chat LIVE on YouTube Sunday, Dec. 7 at 8 p.m. CST, to answer that very question–and any others you have, of course!
International leaders of Miraculous Medal Association
by John Freund, CM | Nov 9, 2014 | Association of the Miraculous Medal, Vincentian Family
The First International Assembly of the Association of the Miraculous Medal is now history. 98 people, 31 countries from the 5 continents gathered to pray and exchanges ideas in spreading devotion to Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal.