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Les Misérables – A timeless story
by John Freund, CM | May 26, 2013 | Uncategorized
Tom Hooper's 2012 version of Les Misérables is a renewed opportunity to use this incredibly redemptive story as a discussion starter in many different situations. Were you punished too harshly, misunderstood, filled with hatred, a victim that became a victimizer,...
The energy of Vincentian Youth
by John Freund, CM | May 26, 2013 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
Enjoy this 3 minute clip of Young Vincentians around the world celebrating in dance on all continents. http://youtu.be/ztozWRxyaWE
The energy Vincentian Youth
by John Freund, CM | May 26, 2013 | Featured Videos
Memorial Day Virtual Retreat
by John Freund, CM | May 25, 2013 | Uncategorized
Busted Halo is offering the following Virtual Memorial Day Retreat which contains some simple ways to go beyond the parades. Remembering those we have lost in the service of country and community Memorial Day weekend we dust off the grill, break out the lawn chairs,...
LCUSA Annual Meeting Agenda
by John Freund, CM | May 25, 2013 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, Vincentian Family
The 2013 LCUSA Assembly Committee has issued the 2013 Agenda. Click here to view/download PDF. SAVE THE DATE ~ 2013 LCUSA Assembly When: SEPTEMBER 20-22, 2013 Optional Tours: September 18, 19 and 22 Where: FAIRMONT HOTEL, SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA Theme: EMPOWER WOMEN /...
Vincent on the Trinity and Corpus Christi
by John Freund, CM | May 25, 2013 | Vincentian Family
Former Superior General Robert Maloney writes... 1.The Trinity. He often spoke of the mystery of the Trinity to the Vincentians and Daughters. During a meeting of the General Council of the Daughters on June 19, 1647, he told them that they should "be the image of the...
Encyclical on Poverty
by John Freund, CM | May 25, 2013 | Uncategorized
Pope Francis writing encyclical on poverty... “Benedict XVI is finishing writing the encyclical on faith which will be signed by Pope Francis. Following this, he himself will prepare his first encyclical on the poor: Beati pauperes,” Bishop Luigi Martella of the...
Remember Memorial Day not because…
by John Freund, CM | May 24, 2013 | News
SVDP youth receive advocacy award
by John Freund, CM | May 24, 2013 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
Society of Saint Vincent de Paul Youth Conferences (Philippines) received an award as the “Most Outstanding Student Organization for Advocacy” during the Gawad Vincentiano 2013 sponsored by Student Development and Services and Student Affairs Office of Universidad de...
Photo album of VFCAP Day 1
by John Freund, CM | May 24, 2013 | Vincentian Family
From Thomas Zielinski in Paris… VFCAP – Day One – Monday, May 20, 2013 Recognize anyone?