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Sister of Charity – St. Patrick’s Parade Grand Marshall
by John Freund, CM | Mar 16, 2012 | Vincentian Family
 Sr. Deborah L. Humphreys, councilor of the Leadership Team of the Sisters of Charity, has been chosen as the grand marshal and deputy marshal for the 77th annual parade in Newark. The parade, which will kick off its grandstand ceremonies at noon on Mulberry Street at...
Louise’s Preparation for Formation of the Laity 1626-29
by John Freund, CM | Mar 16, 2012 | Vincentian Family
 Louise's Preparation for Formation 1626-29 Continuation  of "Louise de Marillac, Formator of the Laity" All the members of the Vincentian Family are aware of the excellent formation that Louise received at Poissy. This formation provided for the human, cultural,...
Sisters of Charity Federation and Creighton University Collaboration
by John Freund, CM | Mar 15, 2012 | Vincentian Family
The Sisters of Charity Federation, Sisters and Daughters of Charity from all over the country, host this trip. Through a partnership with the House of Charity and St. Bernard’s Project, Creighton Students have been able to be a part of the rebuilding and restoration...
Louise de Marillac, Formator of the Laity
by John Freund, CM | Mar 15, 2012 | Vincentian Family
The Vincentian Encyclopedia is once again happy to present in English translation another excellent study, Louise de Marillac, Formator of the Laity, by  Sister Maria Angeles Infante Barrera, DC By reason of its length we will present the article in five parts...
AIC International Day of Prayer – St. Louise
by John Freund, CM | Mar 15, 2012 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, Vincentian Family
Lord Our God, on this day of 15th March, the date upon which we celebrate once  again the ascension of Saint Louise de Marillac into Heaven, we pray to you that through her intercession, you give all the AIC volunteers in the world the fervent desire to serve you in...
New Irish CM Provincial has worked extensively with the homeless
by John Freund, CM | Mar 14, 2012 | Congregation of the Mission, Vincentian Family
The Australian CM site reports that Fr. Eamon Devlin CM has been appointed as the new Provincial of the Irish Province of the Congregation of the Mission. Eamon is from Derry and has been working in St Peters Phisborough (Dublin) for many years, as well as with the...
Niagara Students experience Vincentian missions in Panama
by John Freund, CM | Mar 14, 2012 | Congregation of the Mission, Vincentian Family
During a recent BASIC (Brothers and Sisters in Christ)Â trip, 11 Niagara University students visited various sites in Panama and assisted people working at an orphanage in Malambo. Niagara University, nationally recognized as a leader in service learning, recently...
Betty Ann McNeil, D.C., Vincentian Scholar-in-Residence
by John Freund, CM | Mar 14, 2012 | Daughters of Charity, Vincentian Family
DePaul University Appoints Sister Betty Ann McNeil, D.C., Vincentian Scholar-in-Residence Sister Betty Ann McNeil, D.C., will join DePaul University as its second Vincentian Scholar- in- Residence in the school’s Office of Mission and Values. The Vincentian...
What Louise knew about illness
by John Freund, CM | Mar 13, 2012 | Daughters of Charity, Vincentian Family
Sr. Nancy Murphy DC has shared this material which provides some fascinating perspectives about what she knew about medicine. Â She researched this material while a participant in VIE or the Vincentian Integration Experience. This was a nine month program based in...
Mother Irene, SC and the historic NY Foundling Hospital
by John Freund, CM | Mar 13, 2012 | Sisters of Charity, Vincentian Family
In Post-Civil War New York, some 30,000 homeless children wandered the streets. Catholic sisters provided alternatives to failing public alms-houses. The babies showed up at the front door of the house, in a variety of outfits and packages. Some were dressed in rags,...