by John Freund, CM | May 27, 2014 | Disasters and Responses, News, Vincentian Family
What if you could not celebrate Easter even as late as the week of the Ascension? On April 13 2014 a large fire consumed many houses and all the belongings of many families in the extremely poor favela or slum… for the second time.
by John Freund, CM | May 6, 2014 | Disasters and Responses, News, Sisters of Charity, Vincentian Family
Sister Luke reports, On Sunday, May 4, nine members of our Disaster Response Ministry were commissioned and blessed during the 10:30 a.m liturgy at Nazareth as they respond to the disaster in the Little Rock, Arkansas area. Please keep them in prayer. Patrick...
by John Freund, CM | Apr 8, 2014 | Congregation of the Mission, Daughters of Charity, Disasters and Responses, Vincentian Family
The Vincentian Family lives and ministers in this area hit with catastrophic floods. According to Independent Catholic News… “At least 19 people have died and 40 are missing due after huge floods hit the Solomon Islands and in particular the capital...
by John Freund, CM | Feb 12, 2014 | Disasters and Responses, News, Vincentian Family
Catholic Sisters from across the country, along with their friends and families are coming to Rockaway, NY for Nun’s Build to rebuild the homes and lives of Sandy survivors. “NUNS BUILD” October 13-18, 2014. On-site skilled site supervisors will teach...
by John Freund, CM | Nov 23, 2013 | Congregation of the Mission, Daughters of Charity, Disasters and Responses, News
The Vincentian Family in the Philippines, continues to update its aid coordination efforts via Twitter. For the initial description of its efforts … Adamson University, through the Integrated Community Extension Services (ICES), is launching the AdU Charity...
by John Freund, CM | Nov 18, 2013 | Disasters and Responses, International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, News
The President of AIC-LCUSA calls for Solidarity in Action Tragedy has left the Phillipines in dire need of our help, both spiritually and materially. First they suffered an earthquake and then super Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda) struck with a devastating force and loss of...