by John Freund, CM | Jun 18, 2010 | Vincentian Family
The replacement of a makeshift collection of obsolete computers with ten new ones may not seem like a big deal, but it could be for those without a way to contact family, improve literacy or search for jobs and resources. The new lab, located inside the St. Vincent de...
by John Freund, CM | Jun 12, 2010 | Vincentian Family
In conjunction with the Baton Rouge Society of St. Vincent de Paul and Catholic Life Television of Diocese of Baton Rouge, LA Beacons of Light 2010 offers the first of an 11 part series in the context of the 350th anniversary of the deaths of Vincent and Louise.
by John Freund, CM | Jun 11, 2010 | Vincentian Family
Michael Thio, the first non-European President General-elect of the international Society of St. Vincent de Paul offers his first reflections. Mr. Thio was elected during the General Assembly held in Salamanca (Spain) in late May. This former International...
by John Freund, CM | Jun 1, 2010 | Vincentian Family
The international site of the Society of St. Vincent dePaul has posted photos and 5 minute YouTube video summary of the election of Michael thio. 180 delegates represented 110 countries. The video concludes with the newly elected President making his promises and a a...
by John Freund, CM | May 28, 2010 | Vincentian Family
According to Zenit “For the first time in the history of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, a president will be chosen from outside Europe. The society began its Extraordinary General Assembly today in Salamanca, with the plan to elect its 15th international...