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Poverty: Analysis and Responses
Cardinal Pietro Parolin visits Akamasoa
The visit of Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican Secretary of State, sparked joy in the village of Akamasoa: “I came to...
Share the Charism #famvin400
We all need to be telling the world about the charism in this anniversary year. Here's an idea. Share these images --...
Living in Poverty; Working for Justice
As the Vincent de Paul Society pivots from a charity-only model to one that also advocates for social justice and the systemic changes necessary to help those who are working hard to escape the vicious cycle of poverty they have partnered with the Catholic Campaign for Human Development, to produce Living in Poverty; Working for Justice.
Breakfast on the bus with Sister Marge
It’s a school bus that has been fitted with a small kitchen, running water and six tables. Three tables for two are on one side of the aisle and three slightly wider tables are on the other side. The Daughters of Charity are involved in the St. Vincent de Paul Mobile Kitchen.
Vincentian aid for Iraq – specifics
The following letter from the International President of the Society of St. Vincent dePaul provides more specifics about Vincentian Aid to Iraq.
Merline and the Ladies of Charity
Debbie Chadwick tells the story of Merline in Madagascar and the efforts of the LCUSA/AIC Madagascar Twinning Committee to provide food and life-changing literacy skills.
Nuns Build – New Orleans
Catholic Sisters from across the country, along with their friends and families are coming to New Orleans for Nun’s Build to rebuild the homes and lives of Katrina survivors.
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.
Imagine – it is illegal to sleep, sit, lie down…
Imagine living in a place where it is illegal to sleep, sit, lie down, or share food outdoors… a place where you are often ignored or rejected by your fellow townspeople, police officers, and local elected officials. This is the daily reality for millions of homeless people throughout the United States who are suffering under laws that criminalize their basic life necessities.
Sisters of Charity serving immigrants at border
The Sisters of Charity are ready serving immigrant families at the US Mexican broader according to a piece in the Global Sisters report.
