by John Freund, CM | Jan 31, 2009 | Formation
The Australian Catholic Weekly notes Australian Catholics have big hearts and a matching generosity for those worse off – even in the face of the global financial crisis. Catholic charities who have reported an increase in donations despite fears that the crisis...
by John Freund, CM | Jan 30, 2009 | Sisters of Charity, Vincentian Family
The first Sisters of Charity of Nazareth pronounced their vows in February, 1816. Today there are approximately 600 vowed members plus thousands of lay persons assisting their mission of working for justice for the oppressed, especially the economically poor and...
by Beth | Jan 30, 2009 | Featured, Vincentian Family
“Systemic Change: Sowing Seeds of Hope” Vincentian Family Gathering APRIL 16 – 19, 2009 The Retreat Center at St. John’s Plymouth, Michigan. Systemic change: “To change the situation of those living in poverty, we take the whole reality into...
by John Freund, CM | Jan 30, 2009 | International Association of Charities - Ladies of Charity, Vincentian Family
Patricia de Nava, Liaison from the Association of International Charity (AIC) to the Vincentian Family Conferral received the degree of the Doctor of Humane Letters . Joseph Flannigan, National President Society of St. Vincent DePaul received the St. Vincent de Paul...
by John Freund, CM | Jan 28, 2009 | Justice and Peace, Poverty: Analysis and Responses
Sr. Katherine Feely, SND has prepared a very helpful study guide (pdf) for the film that is garnering all kinds of awards. The guide slumdogmillionaire (pdf) covers the films main themes, relation to Catholic Social teaching discussion questions and isngihts into...
