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CNN Compilation of Disaster Aid Organizations
International aid organizations are accepting donations to help victims of the powerful earthquake and resulting tsunamis that caused widespread destruction in parts of Asia and Africa. The groups include AmeriCares Action Against Hunger ADRA International American...
JMV has Special Friend – The Pope
The JMV site states "December 1, 2004 is a date that each one of us will carry in our hearts always, above all for the words of an ailing Pope who finds immense joy in living, “ I bless all the Vincentian Marian Youth…”After reciting the “Our Father” (“everything that...
Update on SVDP USA Relief Efforts
Society Of St. Vincent De Paul U.S.A. Issues Call For Tsunami Disaster Relief Fund Contributions For Immediate Release ST. LOUIS/EWORLDWIRE/Dec. 30, 2004 --- The National Council of the Society of St. Vincent De Paul has issued a call for disaster funds to...
Daughters of Charity Celebrate 25 Years in Korea
The international site of the Daughters of Charity celebrates 25 years of their presence in Korea.On 12 November 2004, the Daughters of Charity in Korea officially opened its year long celebration of the 25th year of DC presence in Korea. The first Daughters came to...
Christmas Mass Televised in Rue du Bac
This Mass was shown on the programme, which goes out every Sunday morning on French national TV, called « Le Jour du Seigneur » i.e. « The Lord’s Day »Each of the following sentences is followed by photos of what on behind the scenes. FRIDAY EVENING: three enormous...
Superior General Reports on Vincentians in Earthquake Region
To all Missionaries of the Congregation I am writing to give you an update on the situation of our confreres in the areas affected by the tidal waves. 30 December 2004 Dear Brothers, May the grace and peace of Our Lord Jesus Christ fill your heart now and forever! I...
SSVDP Responses to Tsunami
SSVDP sends $50,000 to aid in relief efforts; news of othe Family efforts.... CANBERRA, December 28, 2004 (vinnies.org.au) John Meahan, President of the National Council of the St Vincent de Paul Society (Australia), has issued the following statement - "The St...
Are Christian Optimists or Pessimists?
As Christmas approaches, Christians ask themselves: Am I an optimist or a pessimist? The answer is found in a prayer in the season's liturgy: "Lord, we feel unworthy servants of Thee and sadly feel all the evil that makes our life empty. Give us however the joy of the...
December 31 – Anniversary of Death of Catherine Laboure
Saint Catherine Laboure died on December 31, 1876.For details see Fr. Joseph Dirvin's biography of Catherine laboure.
SVDP Announces new Gifts in Kind Program; Date of Annual Mid-year Meeting
The SVDP National site features its new "Gifts in Kind Program" The SVDPUSA 2005 MidYear Meeting will be held on April 13-17 in St. Louis, MO. Gifts In Kind International and its nearly 450 affiliated programs worldwide distribute hundreds of millions worth of newly...
