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Daughters of Charity and the blood of John Paul II
by John Freund, CM | Apr 27, 2011 | Church, Daughters of Charity
Catholic News Service reports that the Daughters of Charity possess a small vial of Pope John Paul II's blood drawn shortly before his death. The Vatican explained that four vials of blood were drawn from Pope John Paul during the final stage of his illness by his...
“l’Espace Jean MORIN” opened at birthplace of Vincent
by John Freund, CM | Apr 27, 2011 | Vincentian Family
On April 11, 2011, a new facility named "l'Espace Jean MORIN", was blessed and opened at The Berceau in southwestern France. The Berceau is the collection of people, ministries and buildings that are located at Ranquine, the birthplace of Vincent de Paul near the...
Renovations for Seton Shrine approved
by John Freund, CM | Apr 27, 2011 | Daughters of Charity, Vincentian Family
EMMITSBURG--The town planning commission unanimously approved a site plan Monday that will allow the Daughters of Charity to renovate their Provincial House. The $26 million project will modernize the 46-year-old building and increase efficiency, according to attorney...
Five-year plan of Vincentian Marian Youth
by John Freund, CM | Apr 27, 2011 | Vincentian Family, Vincentian Marian Youth
The five year plan drafted by the Vincentian Marian Youth during their most recent General Assembly the Vincentian Marian Youth can now be viewed in English on their website.
Divine Mercy! “There’s an App for that”
by John Freund, CM | Apr 25, 2011 | Uncategorized
Zenit.com reports on a free iPhone application, which was just released for Android phones as well, aims to spread hope worldwide by promoting the message and devotion of Divine Mercy. Father Michael Gaitley of the Congregation of Marian Fathers of the Immaculate...
The Stations of the Resurrection
by John Freund, CM | Apr 25, 2011 | Uncategorized
The Stations of the Resurrection emphasize the hopeful aspect of the Christian story and (just as the Stations of the Cross help deepen our Lenten experience) can serve to deepen our appreciation of this Easter season. Susan Stabile writes, "Here are the fourteen. My...
What’s in Haiti’s Easter Basket?
by John Freund, CM | Apr 25, 2011 | Vincentian Family
How about empowerment? Just loan a small amount at 0% interest to a prequalified Haitian business. Successful loans are repaid within a year, so you can lend again to another small business. Or, make a donation that will fund tuition for Haitian schoolchildren, clean...
Easter messages from…
by John Freund, CM | Apr 24, 2011 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, Vincentian Family, Vincentian Marian Youth
JMV Internacional, LCUSA,... LCUSA
Another perspective on Easter and “living water”
by John Freund, CM | Apr 24, 2011 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
Water Changes Everything. Almost a billion people live without clean drinking water. We call this the water crisis. It's a crisis because it only starts with water -- but water affects everything in life. Health. Education. Food security. The lives of women,...
Easter message of Fr. Gregory Gay, CM
by John Freund, CM | Apr 24, 2011 | Vincentian Family, Vincentian Marian Youth
Easter video message from Fr. Gregory to the VMY.