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Sisters of Charity Nazareth to mark 200 years with live video
by John Freund, CM | Nov 29, 2011 | Vincentian Family
The Sister of Charity of Nazareth Family will celebrate their 200th Anniversary! Hundreds of SCN family members are expected to gather here at Nazareth to mark this amazing milestone. "Today we finalized testing of our link to view our webcast so we are pleased to be...
Charity begins at home: but what is charity, where is home?
by John Freund, CM | Nov 29, 2011 | Justice and Peace, Poverty: Analysis and Responses
Fr. Christopher Jamison connect the dots in a reflection presented at CAFOD (Catholic Overseas Development Agency UK) that leads to rediscovering forgotten truths about a banking industry. Independent Catholic News provides the full text of Fr Christopher Jamison’s...
Homelessness from A-Z
by John Freund, CM | Nov 29, 2011 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
Homelessness from A-Z Younger homeless people from the CONNECTION’S Digital Group TOUCHBASE have developed an inspiring A_Z series to warn other people about the harsh realities of being homeless. They have created "A-Z" to help educate and prevent other people...
Pope makes waves… with plea for credible climate deal
by John Freund, CM | Nov 27, 2011 | Church
Pope Benedict XVI called for delegates attending this week's U.N. climate change conference in South Africa to craft a responsible and credible deal to cut greenhouse gases that takes into account the needs of the poor writes Nicole Winfield of the Associated Press...
JMV begins campaign to become financially self-sufficient
by John Freund, CM | Nov 27, 2011 | Vincentian Family, Vincentian Marian Youth
The International Secretariat is launching a campaign to become more financially self-sufficient. COncretely they hope to move from nearly 60% reliance on the Daughters of Charity and the Congregation of the Mission to just 10% over a 25 year period. The full text of...
Sisters of Charity (NY) Advent reflections
by John Freund, CM | Nov 27, 2011 | Vincentian Family
Sr. Regina Bechtle, SC begins the Sisters of Charity of New York series of reflections on Advent. "The season of Advent challenges us: “Don’t let the bad news get you down, don’t let it cloud your vision. Keep looking around, keep staying awake (Mark). The signs of...
Advent in two minutes
by John Freund, CM | Nov 27, 2011 | Featured Videos
Advent in Two Minutes – thanks to Busted Halo
by John Freund, CM | Nov 27, 2011 | Uncategorized
Not quite sure about the relationship between Advent and Christmas? Check out Busted Halo's two-minute video that describes why we celebrate Advent and wait to celebrate Christmas. And beginning November 27th (the First Sunday of Advent,) visit bustedhalo.com/advent...
XT3 unveils Advent app
by John Freund, CM | Nov 27, 2011 | Social, Social Media
Xt3, the Catholic Social Networking site, announces the release of their 2011 Advent Calendar! The annual Xt3 Advent Calendar is an online Catholic resource for youth groups, parishes, schools, and for your own personal Advent journey. This year's calendar is packed...
The twelve days of the Vincentian Family
by John Freund, CM | Nov 27, 2011 | Association of the Miraculous Medal, Formation, International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
The twelve days beginning November 27 through December 8 are significant days for the Vincentian Family... November 27 – Feast of the Miraculous Medal Official site 28 – Feast of St. Catherine Labouré 29 – Foundation of the Company of the Daughters of Charity, 1633...