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Vincentian Lay Missionaries – USA: A New Website
by Beth | Jan 14, 2011 | Announcements, Missions inter gentes, Vincentian Family
vlm-usa.org:Vincentian Lay Missionaries-USA (VLM) is a collaborative effort of the Daughters of Charity USA, lay women and men throughout the United States, and members of the Vincentian Family in Ethiopia and Kenya, to involve young adults in the mission of serving...
Simplified access LCUSA forms
by Beth | Jan 13, 2011 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, Vincentian Family
In an effort to simplify access to commonly used forms Lucy Saunders, President of the Ladies of Charity USA, encourages people to visit this new page on their website. Even if you don't need any of their forms it is worth a visit to learn more about their activities...
Vincentian perspectives on Australian floods
by Beth | Jan 13, 2011 | Vincentian Family
For updates on how the Vincentian Family in Australia is affected by the floods described as being of "biblical proportions" visit the website of the Congregation of the Mission in Australia. The "Vinnies" especially are providing aid of all kinds of aid while...
Reflecting on the Vincentian Charism – with a catchy tune
by Beth | Jan 12, 2011 | Vincentian Family
From the Australian Congregation of the Mission website: This video clip of just over 2 minutes reflects on the Vincentian Charism – accompanied by a lively melody with English and French lyrics. Read more to watch!
When does change begin in Haiti?
by Beth | Jan 11, 2011 | Vincentian Family
"Until people affected by hardship can put their own efforts behind their recovery, change never really begins. " So writes a Zafèn lender the anniversary of the earthquake in Haiti. From a Zafèn press release... As the world’s attention returns to Haiti to mark a...
It's more than you can imagine…
by Beth | Jan 10, 2011 | Daughters of Charity, Vincentian Family
"We asked the Daughters of Charity to share their advice for those pondering religious life" This YouTube video shows the creativity of their responses. Subscribe to the Daughters YouTube channel. Sr. Liz Sjoberg, DC Producer of NonBudget Productions
It’s more than you can imagine…
by Beth | Jan 10, 2011 | Daughters of Charity, Vincentian Family
"We asked the Daughters of Charity to share their advice for those pondering religious life" This YouTube video shows the creativity of their responses. Subscribe to the Daughters YouTube channel. Sr. Liz Sjoberg, DC Producer of NonBudget Productions
Pope speaks out for religious freedom
by Beth | Jan 10, 2011 | Church
"In years past, popes have typically used the speech to diplomats as a sort of foreign policy panorama, surveying major global concerns such as economic justice, war and peace, the environment, and equity in diplomatic relations. This year, however, Benedict XVI was...
War and Peace – WWVD (What would Vincent Do)
by Beth | Jan 9, 2011 | Vincentian Family
We actually know the answer... thanks to a wonderful study done by David Carmona, CM (Spain) After pointing out the similarities between Vincent's times and ours he presents excerpts from Vincent that show us what he actually did. At the end of the article he invites...
"Streetwise" honors Vincent's 400 years of service
by Beth | Jan 9, 2011 | Vincentian Family
StreetWise, among the largest "street papers" in the United States devoted four pages to examining the legacy of dePaul Univerversity's namesake. Street newspapers (or street papers) are newspapers or magazines sold by homeless or poor individuals and produced mainly...