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Vincentians in the Solomon Islands
by John Freund, CM | Dec 28, 2012 | Congregation of the Mission, Vincentian Family
A 6:42 min video clip shows some scenes from the Vincentian International Mission at Honiara in Solomon Islands (some scenes have previously appeared on YouTube) and also gives some information about the people and situations currently existing in Solomon Islands....
Letting people we serve speak in their own voice
by John Freund, CM | Dec 28, 2012 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
We talk about the need to be the "voice of the poor". Have you ever used the phone? Now you can use it to “report in” as the “voice of the poor” on the Internet. Just call a toll-free number, speak and then hang up. Voila! You have created and posted a podcast. “But...
Papal message for World Day of Peace
by John Freund, CM | Dec 28, 2012 | Justice and Peace
In his 2013 Message for the World Day of Peace (January 1), Pope Benedict XVI reminds us at that we all have a role to play in building peace in our communities and world. His 2013 Message focuses on human dignity, rights and responsibilities, as well as the fiftieth...
Elizabeth Seton – Woman of Faith
by John Freund, CM | Dec 27, 2012 | Vincentian Family
Maryellen Blumlein, SC offers a reflection on Elizabeth Ann Seton as a woman of faith. "Because of her conversion to “the faith of the immigrants,” many of Elizabeth’s friends would no longer associate with he" Sr. Maryellen Blumlein, SC, taught English and religion...
Elizabeth Seton opens the Door of Faith
by John Freund, CM | Dec 27, 2012 | Vincentian Family
"How St. Elizabeth Seton Opens the Door of Faith for Us" represents VinFormation's January offering for its Year of Faith in Vincentian Perspectives series. The Year of Faith and the Life of St. Elizabeth The Church and St. Elizabeth Quotes Related Links In...
JMV Bulletin Debember 2012
by John Freund, CM | Dec 27, 2012 | Vincentian Family, Vincentian Marian Youth
The December issue of the International Bulletin of Vincentian Marian Youth is now available. Sample the issue with this delightful introductory essay ... "In my stocking " It is in effect a theological reflection on childhood memories and customs. It is almost...
St. Louise Province news items
by John Freund, CM | Dec 26, 2012 | Daughters of Charity, Vincentian Family
The big day is here: the blessing and dedication of the Emmitsburg Campus. Members of the Province of St. Louise's leadership team began arriving yesterday and the archives staff spent the afternoon giving tours of our new space to our guests from St. Louis. Here,...
Bono – church role in Debt Forgiveness
by John Freund, CM | Dec 26, 2012 | Church
Bono: Catholics Should be Made Aware of How Their Church Helped Secure Debt Forgiveness A CNA/EWTN article describing Bono’s comments about the Catholic Church’s pivotal role in the debt forgiveness of and how it helped build schools reads in part: Vatican City, Nov...
Alumni reunions Dehli style
by John Freund, CM | Dec 26, 2012 | Sisters of Charity, Vincentian Family
Sister of Charity of Nazareth Cassilda Castell writes: Nazareth Old Students Association (NOSA) Delhi Chapter held its second annual gathering at St. Xavier’s High School, Raj Marg, Delhi on Dec. 9, 2012. It was indeed a gathering of the old and the young. There...
Christmas – CM Curia in Rome
by John Freund, CM | Dec 25, 2012 | Vincentian Family
Christmas greetings from the Superior General and everyone at the Curia. A 24 minute video with scenes from the Curia in Rome and greetings in the many languages spoken there. http://youtu.be/blsgzzSOrjg