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Schooling For Children Facing Eviction?
What happens to students if their parents are evicted? They are expected to trade school buildings for spaces in their homes, a change predicated on students having homes in the first place. What happens when that space isn’t there, or when students are suddenly displaced?
Daring to Risk a Caring Response: The Sisters of Charity’s Service during the Spanish Influenza Pandemic
The Sisters of Charity, who embody a legacy of service and caring for others, met the challenge presented by the flu epidemic in 1918.
Ladies of Charity of Knoxville: Keeping the needy fed during the pandemic
The emergency assistance program of the Ladies of Charity of Knoxville was featured in an article on the East Tennessee Catholic website.
A Canadian View: Justice for All
Poverty and racism have always been intertwined. If we do not include address both, it will be difficult to realize any positive results that may finally lead to Justice For All.
Some Wish They Had a Mask To Wear!
In the midst of the debate about wearing masks some wish they had a mask to wear.
Discerning Through the Lives of Our Saints: Facebook Live Reflections in August
Join us on the federation Facebook page for four Sunday evenings in August for reflections on the lives of Saints Louise de Marillac and Elizabeth Ann Seton.
“I, Frederic” – New Book on Frederic Ozanam
I chose to write an “autobiography” of a man who never wrote an autobiography. 187 years after his death, I did this because I have such admiration for him.
Options in Abuse: Homelessness or Domestic Violence
Abuse victims. “Why does she stay?” It’s a simple question. The answer is not.
News from the International Council of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul
The International Council of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul has redesigned its web page and shared several other news items over the past few days.
A Call To Change (Part II)
Listen carefully … allow people to share their story … listen to people speak about their dreams and hopes … establish relationships with people.