by John Freund, CM | Feb 6, 2014 | Vincentian Family
Blessed Rosalie spent over 50 years of her life working in the same Paris slum. Beloved by those who were in need she earned the title of  Blessed Rosalie. But her influence went far beyond that neighborhood. She was a principle influence on another person who has...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 9, 2013 | Vincentian Family
Blessed Frederic and his mentor Blessed Rosalie share September 9 in a special way. It is his feast day and her birthday (1786) In celebration of her birth day and their intertwined lives, we offer this presentation about Bl. Rosalie Rendu, Bl. Frederic Ozanam, and... by John Freund, CM | Apr 8, 2013 | Pope
“In Argentina, they say that if you want to understand the priestly soul of Jorge Mario Bergoglio, then you have to know the villas miserias, literally “villas of misery,” meaning the slums in Buenos Aires where the poorest of the poor are found...
by John Freund, CM | Feb 18, 2013 | Daughters of Charity, Vincentian Family
Collaboration  is a buzz word in the Vincentian Family today. Rosalie Rendu provides a model for the followers of Vincent and Louise. Members of the Vincentian Family, Affiliates, and lay collaborators in Vincentian ministries have an opportunity to gather for 4  days...
by John Freund, CM | Feb 7, 2013 | Vincentian Family
“I am sending you two young men. They are very enthusiastic about the practice of charity but they are young and impetuous and they need guidance”  This is how one of the key figures in the founding of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Emmanuel Bailly...
