by John Freund, CM | Jul 24, 2013 | Vincentian Family
Jason Hunt of the SSVDP Canada has been writing a blog of his experiences… Day four (Sunday, July 21 2013) We had an English song at the opening prayer. They announced the winner for a visit to the pope, who wrote a song. We all song it together and then were...
by John Freund, CM | Jun 21, 2013 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
It was a damp February morning as I stood in Line at a local Subway store. It was close to noon and getting busy. For years I regularly purchased Tim Horton cards for handouts. Recently, I discovered the Subway and found I could get a 12″ Sub for six dollars. ...
by John Freund, CM | Jun 20, 2013 | Vincentian Family
The following report about homelessness in Canada is attracting attention within the Society of St. Vincent dePaul. It probably should receive similar attention by all concerned with homelessness in whatever country. The State of Homelessness in Canada: 2013 (pdf) is...
by John Freund, CM | Apr 19, 2013 | Vincentian Family
Deborah Gyapong of Canadian Catholic News writes… Jean-Noel Cormier got his first glimpse of poverty—and a desire to help—in his childhood in Bouctouche, New Brunswick. “It was a small village,” he said. “We were not that rich. But we had kids poorer than us,”...
by John Freund, CM | Feb 22, 2013 | Vincentian Family
Penny Craig will receive the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal on February 23. Mr. Jacques Lane received the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal on January 25. See press releases below… Dear Vincentian Brothers and Sisters, I am most happy to...