by John Freund, CM | Oct 1, 2014 | Congregation of the Mission, Daughters of Charity, Vincentian Family
Another in the Vincentian Family Branches pamphlet series. In 1617 Vincent dePaul established the Confraternities of Charity, the first of the many foundations that would later become known as the Vincentian Family. This downloadable trifold pamphlet provides...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 25, 2014 | Daughters of Charity, Social, Social Media
Ever wonder what Sisters do for fun? This is exactly what a group of Daughters of Charity set about sharing in a recent “Holy Hangout” on Google+. They have just released the 29 minute recording of the event held August 24. P.S. Their infectious recent...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 21, 2014 | Daughters of Charity, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Vincentian Family
It’s a school bus that has been fitted with a small kitchen, running water and six tables. Three tables for two are on one side of the aisle and three slightly wider tables are on the other side. The Daughters of Charity are involved in the St. Vincent de Paul Mobile...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 18, 2014 | Daughters of Charity, Justice and Peace
My last week on the border was frenetic as I tried to wrap up my legal work and bring closure to my side projects. I continued to deliver the papooses to the shelters bc they continued to come from generous and thoughtful people. Rest assured, the papoose situation...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 12, 2014 | Daughters of Charity, International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, Vincentian Family
Vincent dePaul’s radical vision for women in ministry. I could not help thinking of this on the feast of St. Francis de Chantal. Vincent succeeded in opening up new ministries for women where his contemporary St. Francis deSales, who had a similar vision,...