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VIP – Vincentians in Partnership Newsletter
by John Freund, CM | Apr 30, 2012 | Vincentian Family
The Vincentians in Partnership Newsletter for April 2012 in now available. It represents and presents the activities of the various Vincentian groups that come under its umbrella. And there is lots going on. Poverty, Politics and Justice Days Thank you to the 70...
Vincentian who advised Pope Leo XIII is beatified
by John Freund, CM | Apr 30, 2012 | Vincentian Family
The NCR writes "Giuseppe Toniolo is now the first economist ever beatified by the Catholic church." Little known is that he was an active member and advisor of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. He is another one of the figures who was influenced by the social...
Vincentian Academy 80 Years
by John Freund, CM | Apr 30, 2012 | Vincentian Family
Vincentian Academy celebrates 80 years of history this year. We remember that we are connected to a world-wide ministry of providing education to thousands of young people so that they can develop to their fullest potential. St. Vincent de Paul, patron of the Sisters...
Internet Evangelism Day – Sunday April 29
by John Freund, CM | Apr 29, 2012 | Technology: Issues and Uses
Sunday April 29 marked  Internet Evangelism Day. The people at Internet Evangelization Day write on their site... In New Testament times, the Roman Road system was strategic in God’s plan. It enabled the spread of the Gospel throughout the then-known world. In the...
Plan B – “Mt. 25 in an age of mobile devices”
by John Freund, CM | Apr 29, 2012 | Vincentian Family
Did you know Murphy was an optimist? At least that is what Callaghan's Corollary to Murphy's Law states. We all know that computer equipment can fail but it always happens some one else. (Raise your hand if you thought it could never happen to you!) Unfortunately, the...
Growth of Mobile phones
by John Freund, CM | Apr 28, 2012 | Featured Videos
Growth of Mobile phones
Africa – leads continents banking by mobile phones
by John Freund, CM | Apr 28, 2012 | Technology: Issues and Uses
Three-quarters of the countries that use mobile money most frequently are in Africa, and mobile banking in some of them has reached extraordinary levels according to a report in The Economist in an article entitled "Press 1 for modernity" Many people know that “mobile...
BestBuy asks a question Vincentians could ask
by John Freund, CM | Apr 28, 2012 | Vincentian Family
"We are teaching Digital Kids today. This video, created by Best Buy, shows us how kids are using technology and asks the question whether Best Buy will be ready for the next generation of gadgets boys and girls will want." A CyberPilgrim wrote... "I sat and...
Ladies of Charity of Central Alabama unveil website
by John Freund, CM | Apr 28, 2012 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, Vincentian Family
The Ladies of Charity of Central Alabama are the latest group to come online. For a list of other Ladies of Charity associations who have come online visit their national site.
Hostgator failure forces postponement of Vincentian Virtual meeting
by John Freund, CM | Apr 28, 2012 | Vincentian Family
My deepest apologies to those who were looking forward to the Vincentian Family virtual meeting "Matthew 25 in a digital age" I never imagined that a commercial service could not repair a failed piece of equipment in more than 24 hours! Hostgator, the commercial...