by John Freund, CM | Sep 24, 2008 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Vincentian Family
Those old items found in Thrift Shops are being repackaged as “chic” in an annual retro-clothing, accessories and furniture sale in an Australian SVDP Thrift Shop. The store has been collecting material for more than three months for the sale. Proceeds go...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 23, 2008 | Vincentian Family
So writes the President of the SVDP in Western Australia. New St Vincent de Paul Society WA State president Joseph Clement Astruc has affirmed the Catholicity of the society in a wide-ranging interview with The Record after his commissioning Mass on August 24. For Mr...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 6, 2008 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
Who was Frederic – what did he do and say and what is his significance for today? FAMVIN.ORG has compiled a short list of links helpful in answering these questions. Who was Frederic? Vincentian Encyclopedia on Frederic Frederic Ozanam – Life brief...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 5, 2008 | Disasters and Responses, Formation, News, Vincentian Family
Jose Ramon Torremocha has issued an appeal for funds to assist hurricane victims in Haiti and has seeded the appeal with 10,000 Euros. Dear Fellow members: Urgently we address to you an emergency appeal for Haiti, where Hurricane Hanna (following Gustav) particularly...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 4, 2008 | Spirituality and Spiritual Practice, Vincentian Family
The texts for liturgical celebrations of the September 9 celebration of the feast of Bl. Frederic Ozanam can be found on the website of the Canadian Society of St. Vincent dePaul.
