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Srs. of Charity of Cincinnati elects new leaders
by John Freund, CM | Apr 18, 2011 | Vincentian Family
The Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati elected a new Leadership Team on Friday, April 15th. The new team takes office on July 1. President - Joan Elizabeth Cook, SC Councilors - Mary Bookser, SC, Lois Jean Goettke, SC Louise Lears, SC, Christine Marie Rody, SC No doubt...
History of where Vincent lived an ministered for 28 years
by John Freund, CM | Apr 17, 2011 | Vincentian Family
As previously announced on famvin the Virtual Exhibit of "St. Lazare as a Women's Prison" is now available online. It includes an Introduction and sections entitled "The Story", "Maps", "Images", Bibliography. It marks a new milestone in understanding how this...
Vincentian Family collaborating against trafficking
by John Freund, CM | Apr 17, 2011 | Uncategorized
In an example of collaboration in advocacy over 50 Congregation of women religious are sponsoring a movement to stop trafficking and human enslavement. The Vincentian Family is prominently represented... Daughters of Charity, St. Louise Province Daughters of Charity,...
John Paul II – Champion of the Poor
by John Freund, CM | Apr 17, 2011 | Justice and Peace
"For three decades, a central theme of his (John Paul II) papal leadership was that the moral measure of our lives, nation and world is how we treat the poor and weak, the vulnerable and the voiceless." Thus concludes an artcle on the website of the US Conference of...
Daughters of Charity awarded “Extraordinary Medal of Education”
by John Freund, CM | Apr 16, 2011 | Daughters of Charity, Vincentian Family
In recognition of over 200 years of educational presence in Aragon the Government of Aragon, Spain has awarded the Extraordinary Medal of Education to the Company of the Daughters of Charity of Saint Vincent de Paul. Sister Maria Soledad, Visitatrice of the Province...
Vincentian Family Retreat Offerings
by John Freund, CM | Apr 16, 2011 | Vincentian Family
Summer is fast approaching. For many it is a time for a change of pace…an opportunity for some reflective time. Are you noticing an inner invitation to set some time for your own retreat? Here are some Vincentian oriented opportunities. The Sisters of Charity of...
Bishops Highlight Protecting the Poor, Fiscal Responsibility as Moral Criteria of Budget Debate
by John Freund, CM | Apr 15, 2011 | Church
WASHINGTON (April 13, 2011)—The federal budget should protect human life and dignity, make the poor a top priority and promote the common good of all during tough economic times, said the U.S. bishops who oversee foreign and domestic policy on behalf of the United...
Webcast – Beatification of John Paul II
by John Freund, CM | Apr 15, 2011 | Church
On 1 May 2011, John Paul II will be beatified in Rome! John Paul II served as Pope from 1978 until his death in 2005. He visited more nations and gave audiences to more pilgrims than any previous Pope, and will forever be remembered for his courageous efforts to build...
Fr. Greg Gay: An Interview from Bolivia
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Apr 15, 2011 | Missions inter gentes, Vincentian Family
Fr. Gregory Gay, C.M., Superior General of the Congregation of the Mission and the Daughters of Charity, is just finishing a week-long visit to the Vincentian Family in Bolivia. He spent time with Vincentian family members from rural Mocomoco and Italaque to...
Joni Mitchell – Both Sides Now
by John Freund, CM | Apr 14, 2011 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
A moving YouTube presentation based on the Joni Mitchell hit "Both Sides Now" I've looked at love from both sides now From give and take, and still somehow It's love's illusions I recall I really don't know love at all