by John Freund, CM | Aug 23, 2010 | Vincentian Family Haiti Initiative
Another take on the importance of the Zafèn project of the Vincentian Family. There is no social security in Haiti – the Diaspora is the safety net of so many. Zafèn gives the Haitian expatriate community an opportunity to give back not only in money transfers...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 7, 2010 | Vincentian Family, Vincentian Marian Youth
After re-electing Yasmine Cajuste to a second term as President of the Vincentian Marian Youth (VMY) the General Assembly elected a new International council. The four members representing the 4 continents of Africa, Americas, Asia and Europe are: Argelys del...
by John Freund, CM | Jul 20, 2010 | Vincentian Family
On June 20, 1647, St. Vincent cried out very spontaneously at a meeting of the General Council of the Daughters of Charity: “Oh, my God, how necessary it is to have great communication with one another. To share everything. There is nothing more necessary. That is...
by John Freund, CM | Jul 11, 2010 | Vincentian Family
” I love the Congregation of the Mission, I love the Vincentian Family. I love the poor. This election is the work of the Holy Spirit. I promise to carry out during these years that which the Assembly requests. I promise to be faithful to the charism and I thank...
by John Freund, CM | Jul 8, 2010 | Congregation of the Mission, Vincentian Family
Fr. Gay was re-elected Superior General of the Congregation of the Mission. He will serve a second 6 year term through 2016. Since he was one short of the required majority after the second ballot it required a third quick ballot. You can see and hear him describe...