by John Freund, CM | Nov 18, 2014 | Daughters of Charity, Vincentian Family
The Death of America’s oldest hospital. Founded as a hospital for the poor, Charity Hospital technically opened their doors in 1736 and was built on the goodwill of a dying French merchant. It was run by the Daughters of Charity and served the city of New...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 10, 2014 | Collaboration, Poverty: Analysis and Responses
Catholic Sisters from across the country, along with their friends and families are coming to New Orleans for Nun’s Build to rebuild the homes and lives of Katrina survivors. On-site skilled site supervisors will teach volunteers how to install insulation, drywall and...
by John Freund, CM | May 8, 2013 | Vincentian Family
Sr. Sally Duffy, SC and Loretta Dees write “The Sisters of Charity Ministry Foundation has great news to share: the documentary “We Shall Not Be Moved: The Catholic Sisters of New Orleans” has won the 2013 Gabriel Award for Best Religious Program in...
by John Freund, CM | Feb 19, 2013 | Daughters of Charity, International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, Vincentian Family
Does Your Association Need Revitalizing? Then here is A plan! So say Lucy Saunders, LCUSA President, and Sr. Frances Ryan, DC, Spiritual Moderator The New Orleans Ladies of Charity under the leadership of Adrian Kappesser, president, has worked with Sister Fran Ryan,...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 5, 2012 | Vincentian Family
Homeless to Housed tells the story of Depaul USA’s Movin’ On project in New Orleans. Ana and Kevin (not real names) had been homeless for about six months and were suffering from serious medical problems. Ana struggles with glaucoma, the sudden loss of vision from a...
