by John Freund, CM | May 25, 2010 | Vincentian Family
May 18, 2010 was a day of celebration, when the Government of Canada commemorated the founding of the Sisters of Charity of Saint Vincent de Paul, Halifax as an event of national historic significance. This is in recognition of the Congregation’s work in education,...
by John Freund, CM | May 11, 2010 | Vincentian Family
1849 May 11–Four Sisters of Charity of New York arrive in Halifax on SS Cambria at the request of Bishop Wm. Walsh of Halifax. The Sisters begin girls’ classes right away at the parochial school at St. Mary Convent on Barrington Street (at Spring...
by John Freund, CM | May 8, 2010 | Formation, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Vincentian Family
The Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati are offering religious and lay people an opportunity to experience local ministries that are changing the world. Participants in the Immersion Experience (July 14 – 17, 2010) will visit sites to learn first-hand how people in our...
by John Freund, CM | Mar 30, 2010 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Vincentian Family
The Sisters of Charity of New York are launching a new volunteer opportunity at their Sisters Hill Farm in central Dutchess County, NY offering a volunteer week at their Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) site in Stanfordville, NY, for those interested in learning...
by John Freund, CM | Mar 30, 2010 | Vincentian Family
Sister Veronica Marie Brost celebrated her 105th birthday Thursday — the day when all the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth traditionally renew their vows. Family and fellow nuns turned out for the party. Brost might even be the oldest living sister ever among the...
