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The Vincentian Family is a movement made up of more than 160 institutions and some 4,000,000 people who follow Jesus Christ, serving the poor, as did St. Vincent de Paul, St. Louise de Marillac and many other believers who, over the last four centuries, have enriched the Vincentian charism.
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A tale of two cities and two Assemblies
by John Freund, CM | Sep 6, 2014 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
A tale of two cities (Milwaukee and Atlanta) Assemblies (LCUSA and SVDP) – Actually these tales have not yet been written… but they will be in the next few weeks. Both tales will focus on Action.
Vincentian Grandparents 2014
by John Freund, CM | Sep 6, 2014 | Vincentian Family
September 7 marks Grandparents Day in the US. Do Something grand for them. Some of us are blessed with grandparents who are still living. Others never knew their grandparents and perhaps not next to nothing about them.
Vincentians and systemic change
by John Freund, CM | Sep 6, 2014 | Systemic change, Vincentian Family
The Definition and an explanation
“Systemic Change among those living in poverty aims beyond providing food, clothing, shelter and alleviating immediate needs. It enables people themselves to engage in the identification of the root causes of their poverty and to create strategies, including advocacy, to change those structures which keep them in poverty. Systemic Change requires transforming attitudes.”
SCN – Understanding Systemic Change & Gender Justice
by John Freund, CM | Sep 5, 2014 | Sisters of Charity, Systemic change
The Sisters of Charity of Nazareth have posted news of their workshop "Understanding Systemic Change & Gender Justice" In responding to the call of the Province and General Assembly, 35 SCNs attended a Systemic Change Workshop and Gender Justice at the Provincial...
AIC: The Journey 1617 to Today Part 2
by John Freund, CM | Sep 5, 2014 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, Vincentian Family
Part 2 of the video “AIC: Journey from 1617 to Today” is now available. This section focuses on the dedicated women of charity in various countries around the world. A six-minute combined version (Parts 1 and 2 together) can be found here.
The key to the 14 volumes on St. Vincent
by John Freund, CM | Sep 5, 2014 | Vincentian Family
The key to the 14 volumes on St. Vincent. After more than 40 years devoted to the preparation of the English edition of the correspondence, conferences, and documents pertaining to Saint Vincent de Paul, Volume 14, the cumulative Index is now available
Vincent’s Values: A Spiritual Perspective (Video)
by John Freund, CM | Sep 4, 2014 | Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
Vincent’s Values: A Spiritual Perspective – This is an original essay written and read by Rev. Edward Udovic, C.M., Ph.D.
Young people in 20 minute video chat with Pope!
by John Freund, CM | Sep 4, 2014 | Pope
Once again the Pope leads the way. Imagine young people from around the world - 20 minute video chat with Pope! Rome Reports ... "It wasn't a regular videochat. Pope Francis simultaneously talked to young people from five continents, all connected at once, thanks to...
Associating with Catholic intellectuals and Nuns
by John Freund, CM | Sep 4, 2014 | Justice and Peace, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
When I saw the following quote on an Irish Catholic website I thought so much for the dangers of associating with Catholic intellectuals and Nuns.
LCUSA reflection – serving God through those who are poor
by John Freund, CM | Sep 4, 2014 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity
Service to God through Poor Persons: St. Vincent de Paul