by John Freund, CM | Dec 26, 2011 | Vincentian Family, Vincentian Marian Youth
The International Secretariat of the Vincentian Marian Youth (JMV) has released its Dember Bulletin in pdf format. You can read it online.
by John Freund, CM | Dec 4, 2011 | Evangelization, Vincentian Family
Cardinal Gianfranco Ravasi breaks off from his rounds at the Vatican at least once a day to whip out his smartphone and shoot off a note to his followers: “Good morning, good people!” he tweets. Â The Vatican’s top culture man,...
by John Freund, CM | Nov 29, 2011 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
Homelessness from A-Z Younger homeless people from the CONNECTION’S  Digital Group TOUCHBASE have developed an inspiring A_Z series to warn other people about the harsh realities of being homeless.  They have created  “A-Z” to help educate and prevent...
by John Freund, CM | Nov 27, 2011 | Vincentian Family, Vincentian Marian Youth
The International Secretariat is launching a campaign to become more financially self-sufficient. COncretely they hope to move from nearly 60% reliance on the Daughters of Charity and the Congregation of the Mission to just 10% over a 25 year period. The full text of...
by John Freund, CM | Nov 21, 2011 | Vincentian Family
Many parents and church leaders wonder how to most effectively cultivate durable faith in the lives of young people. A five-year project headed by Barna Group president David Kinnaman explores the opportunities and challenges of faith development among teens and young...