by John Freund, CM | Jul 4, 2013 | Vincentian Family
Was Pier Giorgio active in the St. Vincent de Paul Society? Pier Giorgio belonged to so many Catholic organizations and clubs that it was impossible for him to attend meetings for all of them. But his affiliation with the Conference of St. Vincent de Paul was very...
by John Freund, CM | Jul 2, 2013 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice, Vincentian Family
Think you understand Ozanam? Really get to know him this September in Madison The spirit that Frédéric Ozanam helped kindle among five of his college friends in 1833 spread rapidly through Europe, swept across the Atlantic by 1845, and has ever since infused the work...
by Famvin Media Resources | Jun 28, 2013 | Formation, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Our new presentation illustrates how Bl. Pier Giorgio chose time and again to make right choices, despite both his parents being unreligious, and despite his position as the heir to a prestigious politician and newspaper man. He could have done anything he wanted, but...
by John Freund, CM | Jun 24, 2013 | Justice and Peace, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Once again the President of the St. Vincent de Paul Society writes… During our home visits, many of us in the St. Vincent de Paul Society encounter divided families, struggling to survive because one of the parents was deported. Or, we’ve met undocumented...
by John Freund, CM | Jun 24, 2013 | Disasters and Responses, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
Lynn L’Heureux writes… There are so many stories and such loss. Â My husband and I were moved to tears at each story. Â It is tough when you lose your mementos. Â One aboriginal on the reserve who was evacuated brought his drum to the temporary shelter and he...
