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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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Friends of the Poor Walk 2013
by John Freund, CM | May 9, 2013 | Vincentian Family
It's not too early to begin preparations for the 2013 edition of the SVDP "Friends of the Poor Walk" on Saturday, September 28th, 2013 The Friends of the Poor® Walk/Run is a National Program coordinated by the Development Team at the National SVDP Office. The...
Holy Hangout – Family edition!
by John Freund, CM | May 9, 2013 | Daughters of Charity, Social, Social Media
Come hand out with and ask questions of parents and siblings of Daughters of Charity at the next Holy (Google) Hangout Wednesday May 15th at 9pm EST/8pm Central! Send your questions for the parents and siblings of our sisters, and join us that night at...
Jesus’ Ascension
by Ross Reyes Dizon | May 9, 2013 | Reflections
The blessing of Jesus - They are Jesus’ last moments with his own. He will presently leave them to enter definitively the mystery of the Father. He can no longer accompany them along the roads in the world as he has done in Galilee. No one can replace his presence....
Pope’s Address to Women Religious Superiors
by John Freund, CM | May 8, 2013 | Church
"What would the Church be without you? She would lack maternity, affection, tenderness!" VATICAN CITY, May 08, 2013 (Zenit.org) - Here is a translation of Francis' address today to the International Union of Superiors General (UISG) * * * Dear Sisters! I am happy to...
Cardinal affirms lack of consultation
by John Freund, CM | May 8, 2013 | Church
Cardinal João Braz de Aviz, head of the Vatican's Congregation for Religious, has dismissed claims from the Vatican that remarks he made to NCR about a controversial 2012 criticism of U.S. Catholic sisters were misinterpreted, saying he backs NCR's report as "very...
Vincentian Marian Youth April 2013
by John Freund, CM | May 8, 2013 | Vincentian Family, Vincentian Marian Youth
New of the Vincentian Marian Youth Association throughout the World. LEBANON: The group has sent us a list of activities that were carried out during the first quarter. This included a formation plan for those young men and women who are at the first stage and the...
Sisters of Charity produce award winning film
by John Freund, CM | May 8, 2013 | Vincentian Family
Sr. Sally Duffy, SC and Loretta Dees write "The Sisters of Charity Ministry Foundation has great news to share: the documentary "We Shall Not Be Moved: The Catholic Sisters of New Orleans" has won the 2013 Gabriel Award for Best Religious Program in Television. " The...
Zafen-Fonkose best in class
by John Freund, CM | May 7, 2013 | Vincentian Family
WOW! According to Foreign Policy magazine Zafèn and Fonkoze are cited as “two best examples” … “causing a surge in diaspora investment in the Haitian economy.” "The key component is the growth of a highly creative sector of grassroots organizations in Haiti that are...
Tribute – Vincentian Pioneer in China
by John Freund, CM | May 7, 2013 | Vincentian Family
UCA News "Remembering the missionary who embraced China" Tianjin diocese remembers Father Vincent Lebbe Father Vincent Lebbe CM was an influential missionary in early 20th century China When Belgian Lazarist Father Vincent Lebbe arrived in China in 1901 he had a...
Sisters of Charity on 60 Minutes TV
by John Freund, CM | May 7, 2013 | Sisters of Charity, Systemic change, Vincentian Family
60 Minutes, profiled the work of billionaires with the Sisters of Charity New York in what we now call systemic change. The Robin Hood Foundation has provided significant support for NY Sisters of Charity POTS program. Part of the Solution (POTS) is a program widely...