by John Freund, CM | Oct 10, 2013 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
José Ramón DÃaz-Torremocha XIV President General (1999/2010) of the Society of St. Vincent dePaul reflects on “The first ten years of our Rule” This month of October, we will celebrate the first decade of the new Rule of the Conferences of Saint Vincent de...
by John Freund, CM | Oct 7, 2013 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
The National Newsletter of the St. Vincent dePaul Society describes a pioneering collaboration between the SVDP and Bank of America. “Asset-Building Integration Learning Cluster” If your SVdP provides: affordable housing options to low- and moderate-income...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 24, 2013 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
Celebrating 200 years of a visionary: Frederic Ozanam. A man who at age 20 wanted to put his faith into action. A man who created an international organization committed to assisting those in need and working for social justice. in more than 140 countries. Husband,...
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...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 17, 2013 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul
 “Do you have the courage to be humble?” is one of the questions Lynn L’Heureux raises in her weekly Vincentian Reflection. Then there is a question of whether hope is on your “A” list. And is it true that “Never” ruins...
