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2009 Systemic Change grant awarded to AIC Madagascar »

Project Tsiry, organized by AIC in Madagascar has been awarded a grant  by Commission for Promoting Systemic Change. Just a few days ago, awarded this year’s grant to empower poor and isolated communities in South East Madagascar with regard to literacy, education and overall training based on their own abilities and human resources

CM stepping down as President of the Catholic University of America »

Very Rev. David M. O’Connell, C.M., president of The Catholic University of America, announced today that he has notified the university’s Board of Trustees of his decision to step down as president in August 2010. He is completing his 12th year of service at CUA.

A remote rural library, systemic change and a Daughter of Charity »

“We wanted something that would take care of the youth, in the area, who are mostly idle and unemployed,” explains Sister Liz  Smith, DC. With seed money from a family in Ireland a library has been built in a remote part of Kenya. Students from nearby schools drop into the library during weekends and school [...]

Seton Pediatric Center pioneers professional education program »

The Elizabeth Seton Pediatric Center, sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of New York  launches the first long-term care provider corporate university. This newly developed program will offer Pediatric Center employees a variety of courses focused on developing professional skills in the current healthcare industry corporate environment.  This will be the first long-term care provider [...]

Historic collaboration celebrated at Motherhouse in Paris »

Paris, October 9. Fr. Donald Harrington CM, President of St. John’s University, presented an overview of the collaboration between St. John’s University and the Paris Province of the Congregation of the Mission.

DePaul among the best schools for entrepreneurs »

DePaul University’s entrepreneurship program has again been recognized among the finest in the United States in Entrepreneur magazine/Princeton Review’s annual “Best Schools for Entrepreneurs” ranking.

Pope lauds St. Vincent and the Society of St. Vincent de Paul »

In his Angelus address on Sept. 28 Benedict said “I express appreciation for the “Making Me Study is Good for Everyone” campaign of the St. Vincent de Paul Society. In the spirit of St. Vincent, whom we celebrated in yesterday’s liturgy, this initiative is proposed to prevent the poverty of illiteracy.”

Vincentian President of Catholic University reflects on 10 years »

Fr. David O’Connell, CM reflects on his ten years as President of the Catholic University of America.

Combatting Human Trafficking Through Education »

Women religious in Thailand are making headway preventing young girls from falling into trafficking by training them “to stand shoulder to shoulder with men or their future husbands to build their own families.”

De Paul University purchases 18-story building in Chicago »

DePaul University Expands South Loop Campus with Acquisition of the 18 story Historic 14 E. Jackson Building

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