by John Freund, CM | May 13, 2012 | Vincentian Family
Dr John Falzon is Chief Executive Officer of the St Vincent de Paul Society National Council of Australia, writes “I want to reflect with you about the people who are made to feel that they are nothing. I think you know who I mean. You know from having sat in a...
by John Freund, CM | May 6, 2012 | Vincentian Family
Voice of the Poor Chairman, Jack Murphy, explains why being an advocate for those in need is important to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. Visit the  Society’s YouTube channel.
by John Freund, CM | May 4, 2012 | Vincentian Family
Sheila Gilbert, National SVDP President  makes an appeal to oppose the proposal to permanently repeal block grants. Dear Vincentians, The U.S. House Committee on Ways and Means has proposed repealing funding for the Social Services Block Grant (SSBG). These funds help...
by John Freund, CM | May 2, 2012 | Vincentian Family
2012 Vinnies CEO Sleepout – Thursday 21 June 2012 There are more than 100,000 Australians who sleep rough each night of the year. Just under half of these are women; a quarter of these are under the age of 18. On Thursday 21 June 2012 the annual Vinnies CEO...
by John Freund, CM | Apr 30, 2012 | Vincentian Family
The NCR writes “Giuseppe Toniolo is now the first economist ever beatified by the Catholic church.” Little known is that he was an active member and advisor of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. He is another one of the figures who was influenced by the...