by John Freund, CM | Jul 2, 2013 | Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice, Vincentian Family
Think you understand Ozanam? Really get to know him this September in Madison The spirit that Frédéric Ozanam helped kindle among five of his college friends in 1833 spread rapidly through Europe, swept across the Atlantic by 1845, and has ever since infused the work...
by John Freund, CM | Apr 17, 2013 | Vincentian Family
In a wide-ranging interview on the new international site of the SVDP Michael Thio, international President of the Society of St. Vincent dePaul suggests As Vincentians worthy of our name : LET us Dare to Encounter Jesus with Love and Conviction in our hearts. LET...
by John Freund, CM | Feb 12, 2013 | Vincentian Family
Dr. Michael Thio, President of the International Confederation of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul offered Vincentian reflections during press conference on Pope Benedict XVI’s Lenten Message for 2013. We are honoured to have the opportunity to share with...
by John Freund, CM | Sep 14, 2012 | Vincentian Family
A key piece of the Society’s worldwide strategic plan, initiated by President General, Michael Thio following his election in 2010, focused on developing collaboration between the SSVP and other members of the Vincentian family. “SVDP on...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 1, 2012 | Vincentian Family
The SVDP’s Fifth Latin-American Meeting began in Medellin with the motto “Growth of the Society, with quality and quantity”. Participants heard presentations from Vice-president Eduardo Marques as well as Vice-presidents Ed Keane and Renato Lima. The latter...