by John Freund, CM | Jul 12, 2010 | Vincentian Family
This little known fact is but one of many presented in Ralph Middlecamp’s recent addition to the Vincentian Encyclopedia – Paul Lamache. For those not familiar with his earlier research on the “other” founders of the the Society of St. Vincent...
by John Freund, CM | Jul 7, 2010 | Vincentian Family
“…we recognize the Real Presence of Christ in our marginalized sisters and brothers who are not only disadvantaged but also demonized and despised…..Those who hold the reins of political and economic power in the prosperous industrialized world seek...
by John Freund, CM | Jul 7, 2010 | Vincentian Family
St Vincent de Paul Society National Chief Executive Dr John Falzon called on the Government to “deal calmly with hysterical claims from the Opposition that our national security is threatened by vulnerable people seeking asylum.” A related piece from a...
by John Freund, CM | Jun 29, 2010 | Vincentian Family
At graduation from school, his father presented him with a choice of money or a car. Pier Giorgio chose money and then distributed the gift to the poor. In 1918 Pier Giorgio joined the Saint Vincent de Paul Society. By that time, he had decided to study to become a...
by John Freund, CM | Jun 28, 2010 | Justice and Peace, Vincentian Family
Vinnies SVDP National Council Chief Executive, Dr John Falzon. writes in Eureka Street (Australia) that preventing homelessness is a justice issue that requires political will. “The founder of the St Vincent de Paul Society, 19th century French activist...
