by John Freund, CM | Nov 2, 2010 | Daughters of Charity, Vincentian Family
It may be a secret outside the Philippines but the Daughters or Charity are deeply involved in an educational apostolate in the Philippines. Their presence is felt through 12 educational institutions. The Universidad de Sta. Isabeland their 12 colleges and...
by John Freund, CM | Apr 22, 2010 | Evangelization, Formation, Vincentian Family
Hailing from various corners of the developing world—Nigeria, the Philippines, China, Ethiopia and Indonesia—six Vincentian priests are studying at DePaul for degrees that will be put to good use upon return to their homelands. In addition to the five countries...
by John Freund, CM | Nov 27, 2009 | Evangelization, International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, Systemic change, Vincentian Family
Project Tsiry, organized by AIC in Madagascar has been awarded a grant by Commission for Promoting Systemic Change. Just a few days ago, awarded this year’s grant to empower poor and isolated communities in South East Madagascar with regard to literacy,...
by John Freund, CM | Oct 2, 2009 | Evangelization, Vincentian Family
Very Rev. David M. O’Connell, C.M., president of The Catholic University of America, announced today that he has notified the university’s Board of Trustees of his decision to step down as president in August 2010. He is completing his 12th year of service...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 10, 2009 | Daughters of Charity, Evangelization, Systemic change
“We wanted something that would take care of the youth, in the area, who are mostly idle and unemployed,” explains Sister Liz Smith, DC. With seed money from a family in Ireland a library has been built in a remote part of Kenya. Students from nearby schools drop...
