by John Freund, CM | Jul 18, 2011 | Vincentian Family
While a student, Gianna became a member of the St. Vincent de Paul Society. Dr. Gianna Emanuela Molla, the daughter of St. Gianna Beretta Molla will speak at several events around the country, including a July 23 conference in Kansas City, Mo., organized by the St....
by John Freund, CM | Jul 17, 2011 | Vincentian Family
Some of us are wealthy, some are financially poor, but all of us are blessed with an awareness that our blessings (time, talent or treasure) are to be shared with our brothers and sisters in need.”, writes Denis Kyabaggu of St Vincent de Paul of Uganda. We know...
by John Freund, CM | Jul 14, 2011 | Vincentian Family
“Uncle” Pete Zonsius is still carrying out the charitable work he’s done for 40 years–despite the fact he’s 89 years old, got out of the hospital two weeks ago for respiratory trouble, and is carrying around an oxygen tank. That won’t stop him from soliciting...
by John Freund, CM | Jul 9, 2011 | Vincentian Family
From the international site of the SVDP…The National Council of France held its Congress in Marseille with attendance of over 700 Vincentians. The President General, Dr. Michael Thio and his wife, Rosalind, and accompanied by Jean Tirado,...
by John Freund, CM | Jul 9, 2011 | Congregation of the Mission, Vincentian Family
Frederic Ozanam and Fr. Etienne, sometimes referred to as the second founder of the Congregation, took quite contrasting views toward social change and renewal. Fr.Jaime Correra CM writes that with regard to social change “(one has) the painful impression that...
