by John Freund, CM | Apr 28, 2014 | Sisters of Charity, Vincentian Family
Founders’ Day ~ April 24, 2014 ~ College of Mount Saint Vincent, Bronx, NY 433rd anniversary of the birth of St. Vincent de Paul Reflections by Sister Eileen McGrory, SC In today’s gospel [Luke 24: 35-48] we hear the words, “Jesus stood in their midst and said to...
by John Freund, CM | Mar 25, 2014 | Vincentian Family
“Sister’s legacy includes 43 years of mission medical care” writes the NCR. “Heaven has gained another saint, right up there with Mother Teresa of Calcutta.” – Father Mike Savelesky Large crowds of native people, two funeral Masses, continuous...
by John Freund, CM | Feb 8, 2014 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Sisters of Charity
Part of the Solution, or POTS, was opened in a storefront on Fordham Road in 1982 by Fr. Ned Murphy, SJ, Tim Boon, and Sister Jane Iannucelli, SC, (current President of the Sisters of Charity) to help feed those living in poverty in the Bronx. This video tells the...
by John Freund, CM | Dec 17, 2013 | Sisters of Charity, Vincentian Family
Pope Francis issued a decree to certify a miracle attributed to the intercession of American nun Miriam Teresa Demjanovich. Her cause for beatification will be forwarded to Pope Francis for a final decision. Background from an earlier famvin story…. “Miriam...
by John Freund, CM | Nov 18, 2013 | Sisters of Charity
The Sisters of Charity of New York have posted resources for Ministry Formation These resources are for personal and group process rooted in Catholic values and tradition demonstrated in the lives and ministries of the Sisters of Charity of New York. The process of...