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Vincentian update on religious violence in India
by John Freund, CM | Jul 6, 2009 | Justice and Peace, Vincentian Family
Fr. George Varakulam C.M. provides an update on several of his earlier reports (1), (2), (3) on the religious violence in India Kandhamal Today- an Overview Fr. George Varakulam C.M Kandhamal hills are cooler with a few rains. Much of the dust on the hill tracts are...
An online comic book generator as a tool for formation?
by John Freund, CM | Jul 5, 2009 | Featured, Formation, Justice and Peace, Systemic change
I connected the dots after I spent 15 minutes "wasting time" creating the cartoon below with a free online program. I had been wondering about this weeks' Systemic Change feature so I did this quick 3 pane adaptation of an insight Vincent used. The light went on!...
“Putting a face on the faceless” Chicago TV and Marillac House
by John Freund, CM | Jul 4, 2009 | Daughters of Charity, Justice and Peace, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Vincentian Family
This video from Chicago TV puts a face on the faceless threatened by budget cuts. "Marillac House: State Cuts Could Wipe Out A Program That's Helped Generations" See related story.
Vincentian President – “He always acts as a priest”
by John Freund, CM | Jul 3, 2009 | Vincentian Family
Fr. David M. O'Connell, CM, President of Catholic University reflects on providence and priesthood in a post appearing on the English version of ZENIT (but not in Spanish or French versions). "No matter what he does, he acts like a priest!" WASHINGTON, D.C., JULY 3,...
SVDP video of Vice-President’s visits in South America
by John Freund, CM | Jul 3, 2009 | Vincentian Family
Renato de Lima writes,"Please, take a look at our video on YOU TUBE about the first part of the trips to the International Territorial Vice-presidency region’s countries http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XMRE6Oa5TWM). It has only 5 minutes. Please, inform your...
Adamson University (Philippines) and Vincentian “Popular Mission ’09”
by John Freund, CM | Jul 3, 2009 | Congregation of the Mission, Vincentian Family
The Summer Vincentian Popular Mission ‘09 is another initiative of Adamson University in order to carry-on the Vincentian legacy of creatively responding to those who are in need and evangelizing through words and deeds. This program follows a similar one in '08. Last...
Why are you a Sister?
by John Freund, CM | Jul 2, 2009 | Vincentian Family
Sisters of Charity of Nazareth talk about why they chose to become a Sister. This video was created for the Vocation office through director Nancy Gerth, SCN, and the communications department for the Catholic Religious Vocation Network website, otherwise known as...
Call for Vincentian volunteers in England
by John Freund, CM | Jul 1, 2009 | Vincentian Family
A positive opportunity for young people to have a challenging experience in serving vulnerable people, and living in a community with other like-minded volunteers. Accommodation and living expenses provided. See also
Postdoctoral fellowship for study of St. Vincent
by John Freund, CM | Jul 1, 2009 | Uncategorized
As a result of IRCHSS funding for the project Vincent de Paul: An Icon in the Making, a one year position for a postdoctoral scholar is available at NUI Galway. The purpose of the project is to deepen historical understanding of the character and evolution of early...
Eucharist and Service of the Poor – Bl. Georgio Frassati, SVDP
by John Freund, CM | Jun 30, 2009 | Vincentian Family
July 4, marks the Feast Day of Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati, a young member of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul early in twentieth century Italy. He visited the sick, the poor, the displaced, making home visits at least one a week, always fed by his love Christ,...