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Superior General – memories of his youth
by John Freund, CM | Sep 27, 2013 | Vincentian Family
The diocese of his youth presents with pride the first of a two part series about the Superior General's early years. Patti Murphy Dohn writes "Having known members of his family for almost 40 years, attending high school with two of his siblings, and later teaching a...
How Vincent changed the face of France
by John Freund, CM | Sep 26, 2013 | Formation
Niagara University awaarded Fr. John Slediona an honorary doctorate at its annual Vincentian Convocation. In turn Father presented on the theme "St. Vincent de Paul ad the Formation of Priests. The full text follows. "History with its flickering lamp stumbles along...
Formation Fridays – Vincentian Formation
by John Freund, CM | Sep 26, 2013 | Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
Robert Maloney writes... "Historians have often highlighted St. Vincent's organizational skills. He did not, however, merely organize; he formed the groups and persons that he assembled. In fact, the letters, documents, and conferences in the fourteen volumes of his...
Two initiatives to celebrate Vincent de Paul
by John Freund, CM | Sep 26, 2013 | Vincentian Family
DePaul University announces two initiatives in honor of Vincent de Paul. Institute for Global Homelessness Monsignor Egan Office of Urban Education and Community Partnerships. Fr. Dennis Holtschneider, President of dePaul University writes... I write you, too, to...
Resources for the Feast of St. Vincent
by John Freund, CM | Sep 25, 2013 | Vincentian Family
VinFormation offers an extensive list of resources  for those who wish to enter more deeply into the celebration of the his feast on September 27. Here are just three samples  found on the site. Five Faces of Vincent de Paul St. Vincent’s Understanding of Christ St....
Litany of St. Vincent dePaul
by John Freund, CM | Sep 25, 2013 | Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
Concluding prayer of the Litany of St. Vincent dePaul "O God, Who for the preaching of the Gospel to the poor, and for promoting the honor of the priesthood, didst endue blessed Vincent with the zeal of an apostle, grant, we humbly pray Thee, that we who...
Pope Francis and Ozanam – kindred spirits
by John Freund, CM | Sep 25, 2013 | Uncategorized
In their own words .... Listen to Frederic Ozanam as he tell his brother, a priest, to get out of his rectory and go to the "outskirts"...  “The priests must give up their little bourgeois parishes: their flocks are an elite in the midst of a vast population that they...
Frederic’s legacy at 200
by John Freund, CM | Sep 24, 2013 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
Celebrating 200 years of a visionary: Frederic Ozanam. A man who at age 20 wanted to put his faith into action. A man who created an international organization committed to assisting those in need and working for social justice. in more than 140 countries. Husband,...
Depaul International Week 2013 – September 23-30
by John Freund, CM | Sep 24, 2013 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
To coincide with St Vincent de Paul’s feast day, Depaul International working to support people who are homeless is excited to announce the launch of Depaul International Week 2013 - Sept. 23-30. Depaul International Week will be celebrated across Ireland, Slovakia,...
Superior General, Vincent, Faith
by John Freund, CM | Sep 24, 2013 | Uncategorized
Brothers and sisters, each year at the time of the feast of Saint Vincent de Paul we reflect on a theme that enables us to deepen our spirituality and to strengthen our commitment to the poor. This year we want to reflect on the theme of faith, the central theme of...