by John Freund, CM | Aug 2, 2011 | Disasters and Responses, Vincentian Family
According to the Australian CM site a further $10m has been given to the St Vincent de Paul Society to disburse in the hopes that Victims will get relief faster. Victims are still waiting to receive more than $55 million in disaster relief payments donated since...
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,...