Today, it’s the least-educated members of Generation X—people born roughly between 1965 and 1980—who are “most likely to leave religion,” said Philip Schwadel, an associate professor of sociology at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln
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New face of Sisters of Charity at UN
The Board of the SC Federation announces the hiring of Sister Teresa Kotturan, SC Nazareth, as the next Federation NGO Representative, continuing our presence at the United Nations in its international efforts to promote peace, justice and human dignity for all
Ukraine Crisis – Depaul international continues its mission
Depaul teams are continuing to work as normal during the turbulent and difficult times in Ukraine. However after months of unrest, we are beginning to see more people attending our services.
Sisters of Charity Seton Hill anniversary
August is a month of anniversaries for the Sisters of Charity. A major anniversary occurs on August 7 for the Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill.
Hear the one about 3 politicians on minimum wage?
Did you hear the story about the 3 politicians who tried to live on the minimum wage. They took the minimum wage challenge.
Sisters on bikes deliver healthcare where pavement ends
Sisters on bikes deliver healthcare where pavement ends. Pictures are worth a thousand words.
Elizabeth Seton’s Spirituality of Trust
Sr. Judith Metz, SC writes “No one would doubt we live in extremely troubled times. Perhaps we can draw strength as Judith Metz, S.C. reflects on Elizabeth Seton’s Spirituality of Trust
God and Francis on the environment
Sometime FamVin contributor Susan Stabile offered this reflection on her blog under the title God, Francis and the environment.
Ozanam – Pioneer and Prophet
In “Pioneer and Prophet: Frédéric Ozanam’s Influence on Modern Catholic Social Theory” Dr. Thomas O’Brien writes “…this article is going to focus on two facets of Ozanam’s thought that will either directly influence, or indirectly prefigure seismic shifts in the way the Catholic Church thinks about itself and the social, political, and economic worlds it inhabits….
Pope: When you see the poor, do you look the other way?
“Looking away is a polite and elegant way of saying, ‘you figure it out.’ This is not the way of Jesus. That is selfish.”
