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SVDP and creative fundraising
by John Freund, CM | Mar 25, 2011 | Vincentian Family
St. Vincent de Paul has partnered with AZ Digital Deal, a group coupon buying program. Sign up with AZ Digital Deal and you’ll get great discount offers e-mailed to you every day. Most offers provide a 50% to 60% discount. February’s deals included offers from...
Additional resources for the feast of St. Louise
by John Freund, CM | Mar 24, 2011 | Daughters of Charity, Vincentian Family
The VinFormation section of famvin.org contain many resources for further insight into Louise. See the following samples of the material that can be found at the VinFormation link. Mosaic Life of St. Louise A woman named Louise Louise as Social Worker Louise de...
Special feature on the DC International site
by John Freund, CM | Mar 24, 2011 | Daughters of Charity, Vincentian Family
The International website had been updated (as it always is on the first of the month). However, in honor of our Feast Day tomorrow, there is a special “Focus On” that should be of interest. Here are some of the...
"Volunteering at Depaul House Gives Meaning to My Life."
by John Freund, CM | Mar 23, 2011 | Daughters of Charity, Vincentian Family
Sr. Mary Fran, a Daughter of Charity and former Provincial, wanted to become more involved in her community, and she saw volunteering at Depaul USA as a perfect opportunity. Read more about her experiences. Depaul USA is part of Depaul International; a group of...
Training Today, Foundation for Tomorrow
by John Freund, CM | Mar 22, 2011 | Vincentian Family
The international website of the SVDP announces At a recent meeting of the General Council of the St Vincent de Paul Society, "International Training" for members of each country will be defined after a meeting in Ireland at the end of May.
Dreams come true!
by John Freund, CM | Mar 22, 2011 | Daughters of Charity, Vincentian Family
At least for 25,000 enrolled in the collaborative project involving the Daughters of Charity and the Community of Sant’Egidio. The program has a 98% success rate in preventing transmission of HIV/AIDS virus during pregnancy, birht or breast feeding. In the last five...
SVDP in Japan
by John Freund, CM | Mar 21, 2011 | Disasters and Responses, Vincentian Family
The Canadian SVDP website notes that the President of the Superior Counci of the SVDP of Japan, Bro. Masahito Nakayama reports that the Society has conferences in the Sendai area . The President of the Sandai Council was visiting another region last Friday and...
New Australian National Council President for Australia
by John Freund, CM | Mar 21, 2011 | Vincentian Family
Anthony Thornton, a Shanghai-born Canberran, was elected over the weekend as the new President of the St Vincent de Paul Society's Australian National Council, said a media release. Mr Thornton was awarded an MBE for his service in the RAAF and has been a member of...
3rd catechetical document for Vincentian Youth
by John Freund, CM | Mar 20, 2011 | Vincentian Family
The Vincentian Marian Youth have released the 3rd catechetical preparation for the Vincentian Youth Gathering and World Youth Day 2011. The first document treats the theme " Young Vincentians and the Service of the Poor" 3-catechesis-eng (pdf). It reflects on the...
Vincentians "Building Bridges Out of Poverty"
by John Freund, CM | Mar 20, 2011 | Vincentian Family
Save the date! "Vincentian Family Together Building Bridges Out of Poverty" October 20-23, 2011 Marten House Hotel and Lilly Conference Center Indianapolis, Indiana. Systemic Change among those living in poverty aims beyond providing food, clothing and shelter to...