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Meditation/litany for the feast of Bl. Frederic
by Beth | Aug 31, 2002 | Spirituality and Spiritual Practice
The following is taken from the prayer service led by Sr. Kieran Kneaves, DC, today at the National Meeting of the SSVDP in Philadelphia, Pa. It is presented here with her permission.Leader Jesus said, "When the Christ comes in glory, with all the angels around and...
History Vincentians in Australia
by Beth | Aug 30, 2002 | Uncategorized
The first Vincentians arrived in Australia from Ireland in 1885, and they began their work with a mission at St Mary's Cathedral in Sydney NSW. The Australian Province of the Vincentians was established in 1926. Vincentians in this Province now carry out their...
Vincent’s Mission to the Royal Court
by Beth | Aug 29, 2002 | Uncategorized
TIm Williams has put together a brief history and some photos of this period in the life of Vincent." in 1638, on the orders of Louis, some Priests of the Congregation of the Mission were part of a group organised by the Tuesday Conferences to give a Mission to the...
Labor Day USA 2002
by Beth | Aug 28, 2002 | Justice and Peace
"As we approach Labor Day 2002, we face many challenges as a nation and as a Church..... In tough times like these, we look to people of courage and candor, fidelity and wisdom. Last May, we lost just such a person in Monsignor George G. Higgins. ... For decades he...
Marketplace on Internet for Catholic TV Programs
KÖNIGSTEIN, Germany, AUG. 27, 2002 (Zenit.org).- A marketplace on the Internet for Catholic TV programs is now available. It was organized by CRTN, the Catholic Radio and Television Network, a body established by the international Catholic charity Aid to the Church in...
Australian view on possible military intervention in Iraq
by Beth | Aug 28, 2002 | Justice and Peace
CANBERRA, August 9, 2002 (acsjc.org.au): The Australian Catholic Social Justice Council (ACSJC) has released a media statement in relation to possible military intervention in Iraq The following report was found on the site of the Australian Vincentians....
August 30 – Bl. Ghebre-Michael’s feast – a different Vincentian
by Beth | Aug 27, 2002 | Uncategorized
Ghebre-Michael differs in three ways from the other canonised and beatified members of our Congregation: First, he was African, not European; second, he was not a born Catholic, but an adult convert; and third, he was not actually a confrere. He was a disciple of...
Search engine directory for Srs. of Charity
by Beth | Aug 26, 2002 | Vincentian Family
Google's directory of Women's Communities with "Charity" in their Title. women's religious communities with "Charity" in the name
Photos of Vincentian works in Fiji
by Beth | Aug 25, 2002 | Vincentian Family
Vincentian Priests and Brothers can be found in Fiji at: Natovi Catholic Community PO Korovou Tailevu, FIJI St Vincent de Paul Parish PO Box 38 Nausori, FIJI For photos and brief history visit http://www.vincentians.org.au/vinfiji.htm
History of the SSVDP in Canada
by Beth | Aug 24, 2002 | Uncategorized
St. Vincent de Paul Society - National Council of Canada presents ... The History of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in Canada A Prophetic Institution "The question which divides people today is no longer about political structures but a social question. It is to...