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Outline for Course on VIncent de Paul
by Beth | Aug 17, 2002 | Formation
Fr. John Prager, CM. for many years taught a course Vincent for novices in English and Spanish. This is the 1995 edition of his notes.The full text can be found at http://www.famvin.org/cm/founder/charism/P-index.html VINCENTIAN STUDIES COURSE BOQUERON, CHIRIQUI,...
130 years of SSVDP in Brazil
by Beth | Aug 16, 2002 | Vincentian Family
The International site of the SSVDP reports on the celebration of130 years of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paulo in Brazil August started with events of the anniversary of the SSVP in Brazil. On August 2 was celebrated with a solemn section in the auditory of the...
Srs. of Charity of the Immaculate Conception General Assembly
by Beth | Aug 14, 2002 | Vincentian Family
Gathering from across Canada and Peru, Sisters of Charity of the Immaculate Conception (SCIC) and Associates pledged to deepen their commitment to social justice, especially for women and children. Meeting at Villa Madonna retreat house in Saint John, NB, July 1-11...
First Study of Hunger as a Political Issue in US
by Beth | Aug 13, 2002 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
The key findings show voters urgently want hunger discussed, will reward candidates who make the issue a priority, and want new aid programs to be coupled with an optimistic message of reform and future independence for aid recipients. Bread for the World...
”Why Go To VIncentian Meetings”
by Beth | Aug 12, 2002 | Vincentian Family
Fr. Ron Ramson. C.M. reflects on answers to this question. We read in Sacred Scripture that Jesus frequently took his Apostles aside to speak to them. He pulled them from whatever they were doing to spend special time together. It was a time for twelve friends to be...
Litigation Fears Hinder Work of SSVDP
by Beth | Aug 12, 2002 | Vincentian Family
Due to liability laws SSVDP in Australia can't afford to give away second-hands goods.Due to liability laws SSVDP in Australia can't afford to give away second-hands goods. The site of the Australian Vincentian Fathers and Brothers notes..... LITIGATION FEAR HINDERS...
Australian SSVDP to be featured on TV
by Beth | Aug 11, 2002 | Vincentian Family
Tim Williams CM carries a report on the web site of the Vincentian Priests and Brothers om Australia-Fiji-Rotuma. WOLLONGONG NSW, August 5, 2002 (vinnies.org.au): The St Vincent de Paul Society’s involvement in fostering community action in the Claymore public housing...
Circular Letter of SSVDP International President
by Beth | Aug 10, 2002 | Vincentian Family
"Since its inception, the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul has always shown an extraordinary concern for youth. Its first members, who were barely past adolescence, joined together to form a community that began by defending the works of the Church and later devoted...
Major Superiors of Asia Discuss Environment as Justice Issue
by Beth | Aug 10, 2002 | Justice and Peace
"Integrity of Creation An issue for Religious Today: Climate and Global Change" Cover letter for working document for discussion by AMOR - the organization of major superiors of Asia.What Is It? This booklet aims to give you clear information on the issue of Climate...
”Food First” Fact Sheet – Hunger in the US
by Beth | Aug 9, 2002 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
Which country has 1 out of 5 children living in poverty? Which country has 4.2 million households skipping or reducing meals each day? Which country has a total of 36 million people going hungry? At first glance, an Asian, African or Latin or Central American...