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Sr. Evelyne Franc DC to Speak at SJU Convocation
S. Evelyne Franc, DC , Superioress General of the Daughters of Charity will speak on the topic "Toward a Civilization of Love and Justice" at the Vincentian Family Convocation being held during Founder's Week at SJU Other honorees include Gene Smith, President of the...
Daughter of Charity Seated with Laura Bush at State of the Union
Sister Carol Keehan, DC. sat in the box with Mrs. Laura Bush during the State of the Union address seen on television last evening.For more information about her from Catholic Health Care Partners She has testified in the US Senate on behalf of the poor She serves on...
”Vincent de Paul: The Trailblazer” – Fresh Life of Vincent
"Acknowledging the need to operate in the secular world in order to achieve his altruistic goals, Vincent was able to immerse himself completely in the drama and the politics of his time without ever forfeiting his piety and his humility." Margaret Flanagan St....
Philippine Bishops Ask Candidates to Say ‘No’ to Capital Punishment
MANILA, Philippines, JAN. 19, 2004 (Zenit.org).- The Philippine bishops' Commission on Prison Pastoral Care asked presidential election candidates to declare themselves against the death penalty. Of the five candidates, including President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo,...
Aidan Rooney, CM Inaugurates Weekly Liturgy Reflection Series
... "our tradition is filled with words of power.".... Aidan Rooney inaugurates his series with a reflection on impact on him of the words "The Spirit of the Lord is upon me"This text was key for Vincent, the underlying factor in many other things he said and believed...
News of the Srs. of Charity of St.Joan Antida
For a regular update of the activities of the Sisters of Charity of St.Joan Antinda visit http://www.suoredellacarita.org/english/english_gen.htmCurrently on the site... Reports of activity in Laos, Cmabodia, Indonesai, Cameroon, etc.
Significant Events for the Vincentian Family in February
Among the many significant dates for the family in addition to those of historical importance note that the SVDP will hold it National Mid-Year meeting in Washington and be conduct a lobbying or "political action" day on Captial Hill Early reports from folks...
Great Grandaughter of Frederic Ozanam Dies
According to the Canadian National SSVDP site Miss Marie Laporte, great-granddaughter of Frederic Ozanam, died on October 24, 2003. She was present at the exhumation of his body. http://www.vincenter.org/tree/svdp/stoz/stages.html
New Vincentian Marian Youth Site in USA
From the web site of the Association of the Miraculous Medal... "An exciting new youth and young adult faith opportunity took place at the Shrine this past Sunday, January 11. It was the first gathering of the Southeast Missouri Vincentian Marian Youth (VMY). It will...
Impact of Environment on the Poor
"Making the poor a priority is a defining element of the church’s contribution to the environmental debate. The poor are vulnerable to environmental hazards." "Poor families often live on the margins of society: in urban areas where their housing is poor, or in rural...
