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Louise missioned for formation
by John Freund, CM | Mar 17, 2012 | Vincentian Family
In part three of “Louise de Marillac, Formator of the Laity” the focus is on her being sent on mission. 3 The formator sent on mission (1629) 3.1 The travels of the formator 3.2 Formation and the activities of the Confraternities 3.3 Organizing the Confraternity at...
Louise being raised to her niche in St. Peter’s
by John Freund, CM | Mar 17, 2012 | Vincentian Family
The Vincentian History Researchers Network share this photograph of the final preparations to raise Louise toe last internal niche inside St. Peter's Basilica in Rome. The Vincentiana Material Culture collection at DePaul University recently aquired a news photo of...
Vinnies youth (Australia) host first social justice day
by John Freund, CM | Mar 16, 2012 | Vincentian Family
The inaugural St Vincent de Paul Society Schools Social Justice Day on February 23 has been hailed a success. The society's state liaison manager Carolyn Sauvage said the event was organised and run by Vinnies' youth staff and state youth representative Kathleen...
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) 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...