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Vinnies (Australia) Social Justice Awards celebrate young people
by John Freund, CM | Aug 11, 2010 | Vincentian Family
The Vinnies Social Justice awards on September 1st 2010 will celebrate and acknowledge the good works of hundreds of young South Australians who are building a fair and just community. From little things … “It’s having a passion for change that’s really got to be...
Chariots of Fire for Proyecto Juan Diego
by John Freund, CM | Aug 10, 2010 | Daughters of Charity, Vincentian Family
Proyecto Juan Diego, located in Brownsville, Texas recently sponsored a mini-marathon. View the moving video. Proyecto Juan Diego is a ministry of the Daughters of Charity of St.Vincent de Paul.
Sisters of Charity Complete First Week-Long Farm Volunteer Program
by John Freund, CM | Aug 10, 2010 | Vincentian Family
The Sisters of Charity of New York hosted a first-of-its-kind volunteer program at their Sisters Hill Farm in north Dutchess County, NY. (See 4 minute video).
How the SVDP in Australia trains its volunteers
by John Freund, CM | Aug 9, 2010 | Vincentian Family
Put simply, the role of The St Vincent de Paul Society’s Learning Services is to support members and volunteers by providing them with the skills to ensure they get the most out of their work, by increasing their competence and confidence in assisting the marginalised...
Do you know? and… What does it mean for us?
by John Freund, CM | Aug 8, 2010 | News
African-Americans and English-speaking Latinos continue to be among the most active users of the mobile web. Cell phone ownership is higher among African-Americans and Latinos than among whites (87% vs. 80%) and minority cell phone owners take advantage of a much...
Zafen …wonders if you’ve been boating lately?
by John Freund, CM | Aug 7, 2010 | Vincentian Family Haiti Initiative
The fishermen of Petit-Anse depend on boats for their livelihood and need new motors that save gas. Fuel expenses have been eating up profits. Can you help this co-op acquire fuel-efficient motors to transform their business?
A new generation of leaders in the Vincentian Family
by John Freund, CM | Aug 7, 2010 | Vincentian Family, Vincentian Marian Youth
After re-electing Yasmine Cajuste to a second term as President of the Vincentian Marian Youth (VMY) the General Assembly elected a new International council. The four members representing the 4 continents of Africa, Americas, Asia and Europe are: Argelys del...
Monthly update of Daughters of Charity International site
by John Freund, CM | Aug 6, 2010 | Daughters of Charity, Vincentian Family
The International Site of the Daughters of Charity has posted its August update featuring an interview with the Visitatrix of India about the violence there and a report on the celebration of the Vincentian Familly in Switzerland.
Daughters of Charity Affiliates Newsletter -June 2010
by John Freund, CM | Aug 5, 2010 | Daughters of Charity, Vincentian Family
he June 2010 Newsletter of the Affiliates of the WC – EC Daughters of Charity is now available online. It contains a rich mix of articles reflecting the past such as the St. Louis Province Centennial and the current with updates on Haiti and celebrations focused on the 350th anniversary.
Yasmine Cajuste re-elected President of JMV
by John Freund, CM | Aug 4, 2010 | Vincentian Family, Vincentian Marian Youth
She was re-elected on August 4. See a video of the immediate celebrations and the greetings of Fr. Greg Gay.