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Vincentian Family and North American Conference of Associates and Religious
The Vincentian Family is well represented in the planning stages of the NACAR Conference to be held May 28th to 30th 2003 at Iona College in New Rochelle, NY. This group represents some 27,000 members in the US. Ellen O'Connell, SC writes... "Held every second year,...
Capitalism With a Conscience
Awareness of Corporate Social Responsibility Gains GroundNEW YORK, NOV. 29, 2003 (Zenit.org).- A theme of growing importance in the area of business and ethics is the concept of corporate social responsibility. Both international organizations and public opinion are...
New Leaders for MISEVI
Pictures of the new leadership team of MISEVI - For more information and individual pictures visit http://www.misevi.org/misevi_int/equipo_coordinador.htm
Delay in Vincentian Reflections on the Sunday Readings
The previously announced series of Vincentian reflections on the Sunday readings which Aidan Rooney, C.M. intended to start the first Sunday of Advent has been put on hold due to his mother's serious illness.
John Paul II Backs Campaign Against Death Penalty
ATICAN CITY, NOV. 30, 2003 (Zenit.org).- John Paul II added his voice in support of the renewal of the international campaign against the death penalty. Before bidding farewell to the pilgrims gathered today in St. Peter's Square to pray the Angelus, the Pope greeted...
SSVDP and the Legion of Mary Connection
h. de Cuijper draws our attention to the fact that the Legion of Mary was founded by a person who was greatly influenced by the Society and spirit of Home Visitation. The Handbook describes the work of visiting the homes as the chosen one of the Legion. "In 1913 he...
Sr. Celine Quadros, DC Address Congregation in Melbourne
Sr. Celine, Provincial of the Daughters of Charity in Melbourne, Australia celebrates the 60 anniversary of their work in a residential school for children with disability.The following is from the Mass booklet.... In 1943 the Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent de...
Imagine 10,000 People Each Weekend – On Retreat!
And don't think you are dreaming! The Vincentian Fathers in India have an amazing retreat ministry. "The fathers have been very successful in this particular regard, such that two major centres -- one at Porta and another at Muringoor in Kerala host between 10,000 and...
(Corrected) Latest Additions to Vincentian Liturgical Books
Tim Williams alerts us that the latest additions in English to the Vincentian Liturgical Books have been made available by Fr Roberto D'Amico CM (Rome). They include the Mass Prayers, brief biography, and Liturgy of the Hours for Blessed Marco...
Moving On Day for Young Daughter of Charity
Sr Kay Trivett DC recently completed the Second Stage of her initial formation She had been a member of the community in The Marillac, Warley, Essex. Last month she was Sent on Mission to the Island Row community in the East End of London. Here she shares with us the...
