by John Freund, CM | Dec 10, 2011 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
In an eerie echo of the way Charles  Dickens “The Tale of Two Cities” is playing out across the globe today, the Australian CM site draws attention to a piece entitled “Struggle St vs Easy St – ‘no-one knows’ how to fix...
by John Freund, CM | Dec 9, 2011 | Vincentian Family
“Today the St Vincent de Paul Society National Council would like to thank its Australian volunteers, who number in excess of 50,000, and pay tribute to the selfless efforts of volunteers worldwide. National President Anthony Thornton said International...
by John Freund, CM | Dec 6, 2011 | Vincentian Family
On 29th November, The Foundation Day of the Daughters of Charity, approximately 35 sisters gathered at St. Catherine’s Chapel, in Sydney, for a Mass of Thanksgiving for Fr. Kevin Canty CM and all he has done and been for us during his time as Father Director of our...
by John Freund, CM | Nov 30, 2011 | Vincentian Family
Anthony Thornton, President of the St Vincent de Paul Society National Council of Australia, calls for some fresh thinking by going back the basics of the Society. “We really need to think creatively about new forms of coming together as Conferences. We need to...
by John Freund, CM | Nov 25, 2011 | Vincentian Family
The St Vincent de Paul Society in Australia has launched its 2011 Christmas Appeal with the theme ‘How will you spend Christmas?’ challenging Australians to change their gift-giving habits and address the growing divide between rich and poor. This year, Australians...