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Anniversary of Sisters of Charity Leavenworth
by John Freund, CM | Nov 9, 2012 | Sisters of Charity, Vincentian Family
In celebration of the anniversary of the arrival of the sisters of Charity in Leavenworth, VinFormation has prepared a feature with background about their foundation. Did you know... Mother Xavier Ross was the Foundress and First Mother of the Sisters of Charity of...
Pope Benedict to Get Personal Twitter Account
by John Freund, CM | Nov 9, 2012 | Technology: Issues and Uses
Mashable.com writes "He already has a billion followers. Now, Pope Benedict XVI will join the Twitter-sphere, tweeting from a personal account along with the world's celebrities, leaders and ordinary folk. Mashable continues with the following story. Vatican spokesman...
Passwords and safe computing
by John Freund, CM | Nov 9, 2012 | Technology: Issues and Uses
David Pogue of the New York Times offers some tips for secure passwords. Here are some of my favorites from the column. FORGET THE DICTIONARY If your password can be found in a dictionary, you might as well not have one. “ NEVER USE THE SAME PASSWORD ACROSS MULTIPLE...
The best of the Church
by Ross Reyes Dizon | Nov 9, 2012 | Reflections
The contrast between the two scenes cannot be any greater. In the first scene, Jesus puts the people on guard against the religious leaders. In the second scene, he calls his disciples to take note of the poor widow’s deed. Read more Read Let yourselves be drawn by...
A postulant writes of initial terror of vocational call
by John Freund, CM | Nov 8, 2012 | Daughters of Charity, Vincentian Family
Amanda Kern writes that "one day, in junior year, the idea popped in my head "maybe I'll become a nun". The thought terrified me. But every day, walking those slate steps to and from classes, I passed a painted nun with a tender face that told me "Look, this is what...
Thanksgiving Song
by Beth | Nov 8, 2012 | Featured Videos
Twitter as a Leadership Tool
by John Freund, CM | Nov 8, 2012 | Technology: Issues and Uses
Michael Hyatt writes in his blog about how he helped someone who thought Twitter was a waste of time gradually begin to see that there was more to it and that it was a leadership tool. --- I was talking to a good friend the other day about Twitter. He knows that I...
President of SVDP – Post election issues
by John Freund, CM | Nov 8, 2012 | News, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
Brothers and Sisters, While the national election has passed, certain issues central to our mission are still in play in Congress. That’s why it’s important those programs that serve those living in poverty as well as the working poor must be protected from budget...
Cardinal Dolan congratulates Obama
by John Freund, CM | Nov 7, 2012 | Church
Cardinal Dolan Congratulates President Obama On Re-Election Promises bishops will continue to work to defend life, marriage, religious freedom Urges President to work for most vulnerable, including unborn, poor, immigrants Asks for restoration of civility to the...
Nazareth Sisters of Charity now on Instagram
by John Freund, CM | Nov 7, 2012 | Vincentian Family
Sisters of Charity of Nazareth write... "We have an Instagram web profile now! Check it out." http://instagram.com/scnfamily According to Wikipedia... "Instagram is a free photo-sharing program and social network that was launched in October 2010. The service enables...