by John Freund, CM | Jul 18, 2008 | Missions inter gentes, Vincentian Family
As I read I could not help thinking of how Vincent used to share stories like these with his early missioners and wealthy friends. ( Famvin editor’s comment) See earlier posts “Setting Out” and the troubling “First Report” Aidan...
by John Freund, CM | Jul 16, 2008 | Vincentian Family
Opening Mass Reflection by Amy Furman, St. John’s University July 15, 2008 – Sydney Today we journeyed from our hotel to Barangaroo, the site for World Youth Day 2008’s Opening Mass. The journey was a little long, but we, the Brooklyn Diocese...
by John Freund, CM | Jul 15, 2008 | Vincentian Family
The remains of Pier Giorgio Frassati <http://www.bettnet.com/frassati/> (1901-25), the Turinese youth beatified in 1990 <http://www.bettnet.com/frassati/fr-homily.html>Â provided the setting for a vigil service at World Youth Day. Whispers in the Loggia...
by John Freund, CM | Jul 15, 2008 | Vincentian Family
The St. Vincent de Paul Society website has a listing and descrition of the 8 major Vincentian-related events over the next few days at WYD.
by John Freund, CM | Jul 15, 2008 | Justice and Peace, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Vincentian Family
The St Vincent de Paul Society is gearing up to host a social justice themed concert, Vinnies World Youth 4 Justice on July 17th 2008 from 6pm, following the official arrival of Pope Benedict XVI to Barangaroo, Sydney. In what promises to be one of the largest...