by John Freund, CM | Oct 7, 2012 | Vincentian Family
“It is good when we are challenged to sum things up in a single idea. It’s hard, but it’s good.” Dr. John Falzon, CEO of the SVDP in Australia addresses the issue in his presentation to the Society’s National Youth congress. “Recently I had the...
by John Freund, CM | Oct 5, 2012 | Vincentian Family
The Catholic Weekly of Australia writes, “A call last week by the Reserve Bank of Australia for a national debate regarding Australia’s banks and bank profits has been welcomed by church welfare agencies. The Chief Executive of the St Vincent de Paul Society...
by John Freund, CM | Oct 1, 2012 | Vincentian Family
Fr. Tim Williams, Director of the Daughters of Charity in Australia offers this reflection on THE VINCENTIAN FAMILY AND THE YEAR OF GRACE Tim Williams CM What is this Year of Grace ? The Bishops of Australia have invited us to commit ourselves to a “Year of Grace”...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 24, 2012 | Vincentian Family
“Long before there was such a thing as Australia there were families who lived here, people who cared for each other and the earth, people for whom the world was a deeply spiritual place, people who loved to tell stories about the things that really mattered to...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 12, 2012 | Vincentian Family
A passion for social justice and helping the homeless Michael Perusco has no regrets about quitting the corporate world to focus on the vulnerable, marginalised and the homeless, but admits his experience as a chartered accountant was an asset during his years time...
