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Listen to Sermons Preached at Miraculous Medal Shrine
by Beth | Dec 7, 2006 | Vincentian Family
Father John Kennedy, C.M. preached the Novena sermons for Monday, December 4th at the Central Shrine in Germantown, Philadelphia, Pa.. His sermon focused on Advent, A Time Of Peace. Father Kennedy hails from Albany, New York and was ordained in 1949. He is currently...
CM Appointed First Bishop of New Diocese
by Beth | Dec 6, 2006 | Vincentian Family
Bishop Ladislau Biernaski C.M., auxiliary of Curitiba, as first bishop of the new diocese.- Erected the new diocese of Sao Jose dos Pinhais (area 7,172, population 649,556, Catholics 497,454, priests 58, religious 165), Brazil, with territory taken from the...
Latest Volumes of the Collected Writings of Elizabeth Ann Seton
by Beth | Dec 6, 2006 | Vincentian Family
News of the latest volumes of the Collected Writings of Elizabeth Ann Seton. She is one of the few women of the fledgling American republic for whom extensive original documentation is available. This four-volume annotated collection of her writings makes it possible...
Typhoon in the Philippines – Report to the Superior General
by Beth | Dec 5, 2006 | Disasters and Responses, News
The Superior General wrote to the Visitor of the Philippines when he heard of Typhoon Reming, which hit the Bicol Region of Central Philippines. The following is the response that he received from the Visitor. As you can see, there is a need for capital in order to...
Bikers Replace Santa's Sleigh
by Beth | Dec 5, 2006 | Vincentian Family
Almost 100 bikers put Santa's sleigh to shame as they rode across town on their impressive machines gathering gifts for St Vincent de Paul Society. As part of the annual Christmas Toy Run organised by the Bendigo combined motorcycle clubs, the bikers rode from...
SVDP Opens New Shelter for the Homeless
by Beth | Dec 4, 2006 | Vincentian Family
Last month St. Vincent de Paul announced it will open a shelter for homeless women and children, called the Ozanam House, in a downtown Reedsburg (Wisc.) home some time next year.Is there the need in Sauk County for two homeless shelters? Absolutely, area homeless...
Advent Letter of the Superior General
by Beth | Dec 2, 2006 | Vincentian Family
Faather Gregory Gay continues the tradtion of Advent reflections from the Superior General.Advent 2006 To the members of the Vincentian Family Dear brothers and sisters, May the grace and peace of Our Lord Jesus Christ fill your hearts now and forever! A Christmas...
DePaul Evangelization Center: New Website
by Beth | Dec 2, 2006 | Vincentian Family
DePaul Evangelization Center in Montebello, California, introduces its new website.Find complete information about programs, activities, costs, location, etc., at: http://www.DePaulCenter.org
Update on Heritage Wisdom Project
by Beth | Dec 2, 2006 | Vincentian Family
This project contains the sayings that today's followers of Vincent , Louise, Frederic, etc., have submited as having shaped their lives.It has recenly been moved to the Vincentian Encyclopedia. We are blessed to have contributions from people such as Fr. Robert...
Advent on the International Site of the Daughters of Charity
by Beth | Dec 1, 2006 | Vincentian Family
The international site of the Daughters of Charity features a fine Advent reflection along with its regularly updated news items.Advent reflection News