by Joshua Plandowski | Sep 9, 2016 | All Posts, Spirituality
“The saints were out of their minds when it came to love. Their love was limitless, embracing God, humanity, nature. […] And so, my dear friend, are we not going to do anything to become like those saints whom we love?”—Bl. Frederic Ozanam Early Life Frederic Ozanam...
by Joshua Plandowski | Aug 15, 2016 | All Posts, Spirituality
These weekly Reflections are great tools for volunteer Vincentians to tie together what we do in our everyday lives and our faith. They are originally designed for Vincentians, but are helpful to anyone who needs of a reminder of what we are called to do for...
by Joshua Plandowski | Jul 15, 2016 | Stories
I’ve been put out, asked to leave, and not invited back -sometimes for good reason, but that’s beside the fact It may have been in the wee hours or broad daylight, Nevertheless, I had no one to contact. My son and my daughter, I held tight on each side Every moment...
by Joshua Plandowski | Jun 9, 2016 | All Posts, Stories
One of the co-chairs of the 20th Annual Gene Westendorf Memorial Golf Tournament shares why the event means so much to him: I am honored to have known Gene Westendorf so well. Gene was my best friend, brother-in-law and role model. He was a true inspiration to me! ...
by Joshua Plandowski | May 9, 2016 | All Posts, Stories
Written by Hannah Krafka, Marketing and Communications Frank* has regularly volunteered at St. Vincent de Paul for over five years. He’s done everything from greet donors at the donation dock, assist at the front desk in the shelter, to occasionally serve meals in the...
