by John Freund, CM | Aug 27, 2012 | Vincentian Family
Young adults… It’s a difficult demographic to minister to — it encapsulates so many life stages and spiritual stages. But all (or at least most) are on the Internet. And some young adult ministers looking for an effective tool to minister are trying...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 26, 2012 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
Victoria, Australia, the best when it comes to keeping kids out of jail New research has made it clear that Victoria’s youth justice system, with its focus on diversion, is effective at keeping young people out of prison. Responding to the release of Juvenile...
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Aug 17, 2012 | Evangelization
Gathering youth to form the next generation is a universal issue for the Vincentian Family. Aidan Rooney and Diego Plá write from the parish of San Pedro in Mocomoco Bolivia, of a successful first gathering of rural young people. Hopefully, some of them will become...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 11, 2012 | Vincentian Family
The Vincentian Family has mounted a website www.famvin2013.com with preparatory details for those plannning to attend or support those attending World Youth Day in Rio July 18-212 2013. Father Gregory Gay, CM has convoked an International Meeting of...
by John Freund, CM | Aug 8, 2012 | Vincentian Family
As part of their St Vincent de Paul Winter Appeal, 23 Mini Vinnies from Queensland Australia “slept out” on July 20 to gain a better understanding of being homeless. Primary and secondary school students slept “rough” to raise awareness of and...