by John Freund, CM | Nov 10, 2010 | Vincentian Family
In a wide-ranging interview with Michael Thio, the first non-European President of of Society, shares his views about how the Society has grown and matured as well as what it means that he is the first Asian to lead it. MICHAEL THIO: “After 177 years since it’s...
by John Freund, CM | Nov 9, 2010 | Vincentian Family
Fr. Lou Arceneaux, Spiritual Advisor for the SVDP New Orleans, suggests that the recent systemic change workshop reflected the following insight of Bl. Frederic… “Charity is not sufficient. It treats the wounds but does not stop the blows that cause...
by John Freund, CM | Nov 7, 2010 | Vincentian Family
Established as an all-male society in Trinidad and Tobago in 1857, today the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in Trinidad is 80% female. One of the society’s major contributions to the welfare of this country is the management of homes for the aged, hostels, night...
by John Freund, CM | Oct 25, 2010 | Vincentian Family
I have just received confirmation that “the National President of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Lesly Elisme, has family members hospitalized with Cholera, including his father.” Prayers are certainly in order for them and all the others affected by...
by John Freund, CM | Oct 23, 2010 | Vincentian Family
National Society of St. Vincent de Paul in Maylasia Members of the Society of St Vincent de Paul from the four conferences in Negeri Sembilan congregated at the Parish of the Immaculate Conception in Port Dickson on Sunday, Sept 26 to participate in a festival...
