by John Freund, CM | Dec 22, 2014 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
Faith and Hope in a jail cell – Long time  Vincentian Jim Paddon shares this story which he counts as one of the most powerful he has encountered. FAITH AND HOPE IN A JAIL CELL Our Ontario Regional Council`s Ozanam Education fund is a systemic change project...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 17, 2014 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
The President of the Ontario Saint Vincent de Paul Society takes on the the topic “The Spirituality of Vincentian Leadership” at their annual general meeting. He asks Where is Jesus to be found? How do we have personal contact with Jesus? Do you really...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 30, 2014 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
This news note about a ten year old Vincentian Fundraiser from  Jim Paddon, President at Society of Saint Vincent de Paul Ontario, Canada. SMALL BUT MIGHTY! How delighted we were to recently meet with one of our young parishioners, holding not one but two donations...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 17, 2013 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
So what if we are old, fewer in numbers, don’t have enough money, too many people are abusing the system. Â We’ve all heard the excuses why we can’t do more. “Go, do not be afraid, and serve.” challenges Jim Paddon, President of the...