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...
by John Freund, CM | Jun 23, 2010 | Vincentian Family
The international website of the Society of St. Vincent dePaul has posted the final speech of its outgoing President Joe Ramon Torremoocha.
by John Freund, CM | Jun 19, 2010 | Featured, Vincentian Family
Who would think that the SVDP in Australia would get close to 684 Australian CEO’s to raise close to 3 million dollars just by eating a meal and going to sleep outdoors? Kudos not only for the idea but also for the organization. It was a nearly textbook...
by John Freund, CM | Jun 18, 2010 | Vincentian Family
The replacement of a makeshift collection of obsolete computers with ten new ones may not seem like a big deal, but it could be for those without a way to contact family, improve literacy or search for jobs and resources. The new lab, located inside the St. Vincent de...
by John Freund, CM | Jun 12, 2010 | Vincentian Family
In conjunction with the Baton Rouge Society of St. Vincent de Paul and Catholic Life Television of Diocese of Baton Rouge, LA Beacons of Light 2010 offers the first of an 11 part series in the context of the 350th anniversary of the deaths of Vincent and Louise.