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The Vincentian Family is a movement made up of more than 160 institutions and some 4,000,000 people who follow Jesus Christ, serving the poor, as did St. Vincent de Paul, St. Louise de Marillac and many other believers who, over the last four centuries, have enriched the Vincentian charism.
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SVDP Australia – Budget is cruel, forcing deeper poverty
by John Freund, CM | May 13, 2014 | Justice and Peace, Poverty: Analysis and Responses
You don't build people up by putting them down. ST Vincent de Paul Society Australia Chief Executive, Dr John Falzon, says this Budget is deeply offensive to the people for whom every day is already a battle. "The government would like us to believe that this Budget...
Mary Gentle or Tough – Jesus the Person…
by Beth | May 12, 2014 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Mary Gentle or Tough – Jesus the Person – Here I am to Worship – Let’s Fast Vincentian Day of Fast and Prayer Tuesday May 13, 2014 Dear Vincentian Family: I pray everyone in your family is well and feeling the love of belonging to Christ. Listen! Jesus is calling your...
What is voluntary service worth per hour?
by John Freund, CM | May 12, 2014 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, Vincentian Family
The most recent figure estimates it at $22.55 according to the Non-Profit Times "Nonprofits that used volunteer services last year got a little more bang for their buck. The value of a volunteer hour stood at $22.55 during 2013, according to a report from...
Diversity Day – 2014 – Do One Thing
by John Freund, CM | May 12, 2014 | Justice and Peace
DIVERSITY DAY May 21 The tragedy of September 11, 2001 clearly illustrated that serious conflict can arise over "cultural differences." Shortly after this tragic event, 185 nations unanimously adopted the UNESCO Universal Declaration on Cultural Diversity to proclaim...
Nativist Riots – Philadelphia 1844
by John Freund, CM | May 11, 2014 | Daughters of Charity, Vincentian Family
Once again the Daughters of Charity Archives brings history to life in  a letter written by a Daughter of Charity  eye-witness at the height of anti-immigrant and anti-Catholic movement over 150 years ago. It shows how innocent children were affected. Nativism was a...
Outfitting children for school
by John Freund, CM | May 11, 2014 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
The Ontario Vincent dePaul Society models a strategy for equipping children for school. The case: In late August for the past two years we went to the homes of the families in need that we serve and gave the parent/s a $100.00 Walmart voucher for each of the school...
“Come, See… and Get involved” – 80 people, 9 countries
by John Freund, CM | May 11, 2014 | Vincentian Family, Vincentian Lay Missionaries
The local organization of Vincentian Lay Missionaries (MISEVI) in Slovakia is still in its infancy, but has already played a major role inspiring youth.. In early November 2013, MISEVI Slovakia hosted a European–wide meeting of MISEVI in Nitra. This younger branch of...
Pope Francis – Redistribution of wealth
by John Freund, CM | May 11, 2014 | Pope, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Vincentian Family at the U.N.
Catholic Online (www.catholic.org) headlines... Pope Francis called for governments to do their part to aid the poor by redistributing wealth in a spirit of generosity. Pope Francis made the plea on Friday during a speech to U.N. Secretary General Ban Kai Moon. Below...
Saints are not heroes!
by John Freund, CM | May 10, 2014 | Pope
At least that is what Pope Francis thinks! Pope's Mass: Saints are not heroes, they are sinners that bear witness to Christ During his homily at Casa Santa Marta, Pope Francis talked about the path to holiness. He explained that saints are not heroes, but sinners that...
Church and Social Media – Pinterest Board
by John Freund, CM | May 10, 2014 | Technology: Issues and Uses
Favorite images of Church Social Media from Faithful Followers of the #ChSocM Chat! More about Church Social Media Chats #chsocm Social media is all the rage in the church world. Everyone is tweeting, updating their Facebook pages, statuses and groups—but is there a...