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An Example of Vincentian Advocay
Sr. Maureen Tinkler, DC invites members of the Vincentian Family in Britain to add a Christian Vincentian perspective to the debate in the House of Lords over an assisted dying bill.Dear Members of the Vincentian Family, If you click on the first link below you can...
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This month, TechSoup is happy to announce that 8 new Microsoft product donations are now available at TechSoup Stock. Please read on for product details. In addition, this email includes an overview of the Microsoft Software Donation Program for your information,...
Report on Vincentian Family Gathering
The website of St. Joseph's Seminary features a summary of the highly successful gathering of the Vincentian Family this past weekend.The groups present included members of the Sisters of Charity (New York, Convent Station, Halifax, Leavenworth, Nazareth), Daughters...
Vincentian Reflection on the Loaves and the Fishes
Sharon Browning shared her reflections on the miracle of the loaves and the fishes at the Vincentian Family Gathering.Vincent and Louise clearly understood that their world was in terrible shape. But the amazing melding of their energies and the unleashing of power...
New Vatican Web Site Expected To Be More Interactive
NEW YORK, MAY 1, 2006 (Zenit.org).- The Vatican is planning to launch a new Web site this autumn, aimed at bringing together the faithful so they can interact, says Business Week magazine. The publication in its May 8 issue reported that the Web site will include...
Elizabeth Named Patron Saint of Maryland
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, the first U.S.-born saint and a founder of what would become the Catholic school system in the United States, has been named the official patroness of Maryland by the Vatican. Cardinal Francis Arinze, prefect of the Congregation for Divine...
Regina Bechtle, SC – Going With God's Flow
Sr. Regina Bechtle's keytnote presentation at the Vincentian Family Gathering in Princeton , NJ is now available for download. Download the text in pdf: Â Going with God's Flow
Vincentian President Accompanies Cardinals To Capitol
WASHINGTON (CNS) -- Several U.S. cardinals had a busy morning in Washington April 28 urging humane and compassionate immigration legislation as the Senate prepared to debate immigration reform. With them was Vincentian Father David M. O'Connell, president of The...
On Eagles Wings – Robert Maloney, CM
A preliminary text of the keynote presentation by Fr. Robert Maloney at the Vincentian Family Gathering in Princeton, New Jersey.The text may be downloaded as a Word document. The powerpoint presentation should also be available in the next week or so.
May 1 – Birthday of St. Catherine Laboure
Catherine was born of Peter and Louise Laboure on May 2, 1806. She was the ninth child of a family of eleven. Vincentian Encyclopedia Article Further resources>
