by John Freund, CM | May 7, 2011 | Church
The Australian site of Congregation of the Mission weighs in and presents reactions to the forced retirement of the Bishop of Toowoomba (Queensland), Bishop Bill Morris. May 5, 2011 The recent announcement of the removal of the Bishop of Toowoomba (Queensland),... by John Freund, CM | May 1, 2011 | Vincentian Family
On Thursday April 21, when the Catholic Health Australia (CHA) Stewardship Board visited Cabrini Hospital Malvern, a surprise was in store for a special guest, Sr Maria Cunningham OAM of the Sisters of Charity Congregation. Following a liturgy held in the chapel and... by John Freund, CM | Apr 13, 2011 | Vincentian Family
In 2010 Vinnies CEO Sleepout was launched nationally (Australia) and exceeded expectations, attracting almost 700 CEO’s in 7 cities nationally and raising $2.9 million to directly assist people experiencing homelessness. Vinnies place an emphasis on breaking personal... by John Freund, CM | Mar 21, 2011 | Vincentian Family
Anthony Thornton, a Shanghai-born Canberran, was elected over the weekend as the new President of the St Vincent de Paul Society’s Australian National Council, said a media release. Mr Thornton was awarded an MBE for his service in the RAAF and has been a member... by Beth | Feb 25, 2011 | Daughters of Charity, Vincentian Family
On Thursday, February 17, 2011, Daughters of Charity across Sydney gathered together for the launch of a book “The Tall Woman” Sister Marie Gabriel Cubitt DC, OBE who cared for the lepers and orphans in Ethiopia. She lived from 1897 until 1989 and was honored as a...